Any agent that causes or induces psychosis -- the name PSYCHOTOGEN perfectly suits the style and subject matter of this band's lyrical content, which deals with issues such as psychotic process, criminal insanity, self-mutilation and delusions of grandeur. Additionally, the ominous implications of the name simultaneously reflect the diverse and unpredictable nature of the music itself. Retaining all the unique and positive aspects of their earlier projects (Pessimist, Misery Index), the members of PSYCHOTOGEN have decided to raise the bar for themselves - to push themselves to greater extremes in the pursuit of their ultimate goal: to create unique, intelligent music that is both devastatingly heavy and completely original. Taking their influences from both the pioneers (Atheist, Cynic, Death, Morbid Angel) and the present-day innovators (Dillinger Escape Plan, Nile) of the extreme metal scene PSYCHOTOGEN's sound is unique. The band integrates the best elements of technical death metal and traditional o