Cryptopsy is a Canadian technical death metal band known for their complex structures, intricate riffs, and brutal intensity. Formed in 1988 in Montreal, Quebec, under the name Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, the band underwent a series of name changes before settling on Cryptopsy. Over the years, they have crafted a unique sound that blends extreme metal ferocity with technical proficiency and has garnered a dedicated fan base within the metal community.

Cryptopsy's discography showcases a relentless pursuit of musical evolution, which is reflected in their groundbreaking albums like "None So Vile" (1996) and "Whisper Supremacy" (1998). With a reputation for thought-provoking lyrics and punishing instrumentals, the band's output includes a mix of full-length albums, live recordings, and EPs such as "The Book of Suffering - Tome I" (2015) and "The Book of Suffering - Tome II" (2018). Their self-titled album "Cryptopsy" (2012) marked a return to their roots and showed the band's consistency in delivering high-caliber death metal. Despite numerous line-up changes throughout the years, Cryptopsy remains a formidable force in the extreme metal scene, continuing to push the boundaries of the genre with their technical prowess and unyielding intensity.

Genres

Black Metal

Brutal Death Metal

Canadian Metal

Death Metal

Quebec Death Metal

Technical Death Metal

Technical Deathcore

Technical Melodic Death Metal

Thrash Metal

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Origin

Latest Release

As Gomorrah Burns

Cryptopsy

Album - 8 Tracks - Released September 8, 2023