Meaxic

Meaxic [May-ax-ik] is a progressive rock/metal band formed in Brooklyn, NY in 2012. Stretching the confines of conventional rock music beyond what’s purely on the surface is an instinctive compulsion that runs deep for founder/frontman and lyricist Jeet Suresh Paul. Despite growing up surrounded by strong societal expectations to “conform” and live a linear, predestined life, Paul was vehemently aware from an early age that forgoing passion (a career in music) for a ‘stable’ occupation was not an option he was willing to accept. In fact, since Paul’s introduction to music began at the tender age of 3, his serendipitous relationship with the art form only avalanched over time into his own personal frequency; a cathartic catalyst through which he could not only openly express but manifest his deepest self and the compulsive urge to ‘break away’ from an impending life story that was not to be his own. Yet for Paul, it’s not only his ‘narrative’ that matters. Mesmerized by the ability to tell a story not just with words, but through non-linear, unconventional compositional structures (all elements he admires deeply in bands such as Dream Theater, Periphery, Tessarect and Metallica), Paul aims through Meaxic to “take the listener on a journey in a way that challenges them to ‘connect the dots’, form their own interpretation and open their mind to new possibilities”…just as music enabled him to. And taking his own words to heart, it was this philosophy that compelled Paul to converge other equally ardent, creatively curious musicians who together would form the 4-piece that is Meaxic today. Paul recruited lead guitarist Sudeip Ghosh immediately after witnessing him “shred his ass off” at a local music showcase. A session musician and film score composer/producer, Ghosh’s intricate guitar technique is equally matched by his versatility in progressive metal, rock, jazz, funk and Indian classical/folk guitar and beyond. Bassist Nick Johnson soon followed. With both electric and classical bass training, Johnson’s vast stylistic proficiencies rouse a unique interpretation of basslines, pushing the depths of Meaxic’s musical frontiers even further. Matt Fisher was next to join the ranks with his years of experience in drumming. Jeet and Matt met at a drum clinic event hosted by their favorite drummer, Matt Halpern of Periphery. Following the event, they produced a few drum cover videos and soon after Jeet had Fisher audition for the band. Finally, Trevor Murray entered the ranks. Having been brought up years prior by Nick, it was only in 2017 that Trevor joined the band. Bringing his unique style of songwriting and production, the Murray's position has taken the band's songwriting to a whole new level. In early 2015, Meaxic released their self-produced 5-song ep Synergy. Generating impressive accolade from music media including Metal Underground, Rock Industry, Metal As Religion and Dead Timez, the band followed the release with an active presence on the local performance circuit and as an opener for national touring acts like Sponge and Saving Abel. Following the Synergy EP, multiple singles were released at various points in time with accompanying music videos. With their unique blend of raw, technical intensity, deeply-rooted cathartisism and collective compulsion for exploring new musical terrains, Meaxic have already begun their next chapter, firmly implanting their footprint in the generation of progressive music to come. Meaxic is a progressive rock/metal band. https://www.instagram.com/meaxic