Cryptic Slaughter is a thrash metal band that formed in Santa Monica, California in 1984. They are known for their fast and aggressive sound, as well as their politically charged lyrics. The band has released 10 studio albums, including "Speak Your Peace" (2018), "Stream Of Consciousness" (2020), "Money Talks" (2022), and "Convicted" (2023). Cryptic Slaughter has toured extensively throughout the world and has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in metal, including Metallica, Slayer, and Megadeth.