We hear all kinds of interesting comparisons that we would never expect, which is fine. People tend to hear what they want in order to create neat little compartments. However, we rarely hear comparisons with the same bands. We typically respond with 'heavy alternative art rock,' which is some crap we invented to quickly end the misery of the awkward situation. We always have a difficult time describing our own sound. How do you personally describe the sound of Vex to people? Christy IV about creating their album at Villain Recording, and what he hopes listeners gather from their sound. Currently they are raising money to record their next album, and will be playing three songs from it at their March 7 show at the Blooze Bar. The band's debut, a concept album, Vitriolum, released in 2013, and it was a solid addition to the local scene. Over the past few years the band has been involved in an array of things, from hosting a cancer benefit in conjunction with a Claymation music video release for their song 'Road to Success,' to a new clothing line () that the singer started with a member of local metalheads Pelvic Meatloaf. Vex bridges the gap between indie art rock and heavy metal, with elements like atmospheric instrumentals, catchy guitar riffs, an electric cello, and soaring vocals. See also: 15 Best Guitarists in the Phoenix Metal Scene Right Now The four members that make up the Phoenix band pull from a variety of artistic influences, including literature, film, and visual art, with the goal being to think outside the box, inspire, and be inspired. It's also defined as changing or 'shaking up' the arrangement or position of something, and that's something Vex is all about. Fitting, since their name is the very definition of evoking mystery and discussion. Vex is one of those bands that commands attention whenever they hit the stage.

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