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| years_active    = 1991 - 2006
| years_active    = 1991 - 2006
| label          = None
| label          = None
| associated_acts = [[The Eternal]], Seventh Angel, [[Cryptal Darkness]], [[Mortification]], [[InExordium|In:Exordium]], [[Insomnius Dei|InSomnius Dei]], [[Altera Enigma]], [[Desolate Eternity]]
| associated_acts = [[The Eternal]], Seventh Angel, [[Cryptal Darkness]], [[Mortification]], [[InExordium|In:Exordium]], [[Insomnius Dei|InSomnius Dei]], [[Altera Enigma]], [[Horde]], [[Soundscape]], [[Teramaze]], [[Desolate Eternity]], [[Revulsed]]
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| past_members    = Ian Arkley, Chris Burton, Jason DeRon, Mark Kelson, Mark Orr, Jayson Sherlock, Andrew Tompkins
| past_members    = Ian Arkley, Chris Burton, Jason DeRon, Mark Kelson, Mark Orr, Jayson Sherlock, Andrew Tompkins
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*Former Members
*Former Members
**Ian Arkley (guitar) (1999)
**Ian Arkley (guitar) 1999
**Mark Orr (drums) (1999)
**Mark Orr (drums) 1999
**Mark Kelson (guitar) (1997 - 1999)
**Mark Kelson (guitar) 1997 - 1999
**Chris Burton (guitar) (1992 - 1997, 2005)
**Chris Burton (guitar) 1992 - 1997, 2005


===Formed===
===Formed===
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===Band Information===
===Band Information===


Massive and epic ponderous doom came from this Melbourne-based band whose completely self-financed and self-released CDs have sold in excess of 10,000 copies worldwide. Tompkins has been the crux of the band throughout its existence, with ex-[[Mortification]] drummer Jayson Sherlock also playing a considerable role. The line-up has never been stable, but this has never compromised the quality of Paramaecium's recorded output.
Paramaecium was a Melbourne doom band that explored Christian themes. Andrew Tompkins was the crux of the band, with ex-[[Mortification]] drummer Jayson Sherlock also playing a considerable role. ''Exhumed of the Earth'' featured Tompkins and Sherlock with guitar contributions from Jason DeRon and Chris Burton. The follow-up, recorded with the same line-up, was a musical companion to Tompkins' book of the same name, an allegorical novel reflecting his Christian beliefs.  


''Exhumed of the Earth'' featured Tompkins and Sherlock with guitar contributions from Jason DeRon and Chris Burton. The follow-up, recorded with the same line-up, was a musical companion to Tompkins' book of the same name, an allegorical novel reflecting his Christian beliefs and utilised orchestral arrangements and operatic vocals accompanying a grand, ponderous pace.
The EP was a limited edition of 500 featuring re-recorded tracks from the band's original demo done in a death metal style, with Mark Kelson of [[Cryptal Darkness]] taking the place of DeRon. Tompkins recorded ''A Time to Mourn'' with ex-'''Seventh Angel''' guitarist Ian Arkley and Mark Orr on drums. By 2003 Paramaecium was down to the duo of Tompkins and DeRon and together they completed work on ''Echoes from the Ground'', after which DeRon parted ways with the group. This departure was only brief however, as Paramaecium regrouped as Tompkins, DeRon and Sherlock for a series of live dates throughout 2006, ending with an appearance at Nordicfest in Oslo, Norway. Following this, the band announced a name change to [[InExordium|inExordium]].
 
The EP was a limited edition of 500 featuring re-recorded tracks from the band's original demo done in a death metal style, with Mark Kelson of [[Cryptal Darkness]] taking the place of DeRon. Tompkins recorded ''A Time to Mourn'' with ex-'''Seventh Angel''' guitarist Ian Arkley and Mark Orr on drums.
 
After this, the band seemed to disappear but in truth Tompkins was preparing material for another album. By 2003 Paramaecium was down to the duo of Tompkins and DeRon and together they completed work on ''Echoes from the Ground'', after which DeRon parted ways with the group. This departure was only brief however, as Paramaecium regrouped as Tompkins, DeRon and Sherlock for a series of live dates throughout 2006, ending with an appearance at Nordicfest in Oslo, Norway. Following this, the band announced a name change to [[InExordium|inExordium]].
 
DeRon has a recording project called [[Altera Enigma]].


===Discography===
===Discography===
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[[Category:Bands from Victoria]]
[[Category:Bands from Victoria]]
[[Category:Bands from Melbourne]]
[[Category:Bands from Melbourne]]
[[Category: Band List]]

Latest revision as of 10:49, 3 April 2022

Paramaecium
OriginMelbourne VIC
GenresDoom metal
Years active1991 - 2006
LabelsNone
Associated actsThe Eternal, Seventh Angel, Cryptal Darkness, Mortification, In:Exordium, InSomnius Dei, Altera Enigma, Horde, Soundscape, Teramaze, Desolate Eternity, Revulsed
Past membersIan Arkley, Chris Burton, Jason DeRon, Mark Kelson, Mark Orr, Jayson Sherlock, Andrew Tompkins

Band Members

  • Final Line-Up
    • Jason DeRon (guitar)
    • Jayson Sherlock (drums)
    • Andrew Tompkins (vocals, bass)
  • Former Members
    • Ian Arkley (guitar) 1999
    • Mark Orr (drums) 1999
    • Mark Kelson (guitar) 1997 - 1999
    • Chris Burton (guitar) 1992 - 1997, 2005

Formed

Melbourne, VIC, 1991

Band Information

Paramaecium was a Melbourne doom band that explored Christian themes. Andrew Tompkins was the crux of the band, with ex-Mortification drummer Jayson Sherlock also playing a considerable role. Exhumed of the Earth featured Tompkins and Sherlock with guitar contributions from Jason DeRon and Chris Burton. The follow-up, recorded with the same line-up, was a musical companion to Tompkins' book of the same name, an allegorical novel reflecting his Christian beliefs.

The EP was a limited edition of 500 featuring re-recorded tracks from the band's original demo done in a death metal style, with Mark Kelson of Cryptal Darkness taking the place of DeRon. Tompkins recorded A Time to Mourn with ex-Seventh Angel guitarist Ian Arkley and Mark Orr on drums. By 2003 Paramaecium was down to the duo of Tompkins and DeRon and together they completed work on Echoes from the Ground, after which DeRon parted ways with the group. This departure was only brief however, as Paramaecium regrouped as Tompkins, DeRon and Sherlock for a series of live dates throughout 2006, ending with an appearance at Nordicfest in Oslo, Norway. Following this, the band announced a name change to inExordium.

Discography

Albums:

1993 Exhumed of the Earth Independent
1996 Within the Ancient Forest Independent
1999 A Time to Mourn Independent
2004 Echoes from the Ground Independent


EP:

1997 Repentence Independent
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