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When Cryptopsy emerged from Montreal, Quebec in 1993, their groundbreaking blend of
technical prowess and brutal intensity left an indelible mark on extreme metal.
Right away, Cryptopsy showcased their unparalleled musicianship with their debut
album. Blasphemy Made Flesh (1994) set the stage for a career that’s been defined by innovation
and boundary-pushing. Their next album solidified the band as pioneers of death metal. None So
Vile (1996) earned them critical acclaim and a devoted fanbase across the world.
“Brutal and beautifully chaotic…a must-have for any extreme metal fan’s collection”,
wrote Metal Hammer, who named None So Vile one of the best death metal albums ever.
Cryptopsy has continued to evolve throughout their storied career. Their 30-year discography
defies any one categorization, ranging from jazz fusion on Whisper Supremacy (1998) and the
avant-garde rhythms of Once Was Not (2005) to the melodic experiments of The Unspoken
King (2008).
In 2012, Cryptopsy released their self-titled album, which signaled a return to their brutal
roots. Three years later, the band embarked on The Book of Suffering, an ambitious two-part EP
that Decibel regarded as “an absolute fucking burner”.
Almost 30 years into their career, Cryptopsy won the JUNO Award for Best Metal/Hard
Music Album for their latest album As Gomorrah Burns (2023). They followed that up by earing
another prestigious honor: joining Death to All on a tour of North America.
Along with their celebrated discography, a relentless work ethic and reputation as blistering live
performers has cemented Cryptopsy as one of metal’s most influential and respected bands.
But while their legacy is safely established, the band remain committed to expanding the
definitions of extreme music. Having now signed with Season of Mist, they’re preparing to
release new music, along with definitive reissues from their classic catalogue