Onyx

Released in early 2022, Onyx serves as Excision's fifth studio album and a definitive statement on the state of modern dubstep. Spanning 17 tracks, the record moves away from the more collaborative, compilation-style feel of his previous work toward a more cohesive, solo-driven vision. Sonically, it is characterized by 'briddim' - a subgenre of dubstep that emphasizes heavy, repetitive, and rhythmic 'riddim' structures but with the high-fidelity, aggressive production of North American brostep. The album features a notable shift toward cinematic storytelling, with tracks like 'Osiris' and 'The Last Elder' utilizing orchestral elements to build a dark, mythological atmosphere. Critical reception within the bass community highlighted the album's technical prowess, particularly its use of sub-bass frequencies that push the limits of modern sound reinforcement. It stands as a central pillar in the Subsidia Records era, cementing Excision's role not just as a producer, but as a curator of a specific, high-intensity aesthetic.