Cronos Compulsion

Cronos Compulsion is a death metal band from Denver, Colorado, formed in 2021. The band operates as a power trio with Wil Wilson on vocals and guitar, Jon Linskey on drums, and Addison Herron-Wheeler on bass. Their name, inspired by an archaeological term for mutilated bodies found in fossils and intertwined with dark mythological imagery, perfectly captures their brutal and intense musical style. Over several years, they built a reputation for their raw, ferocious blend of death metal with grindcore and black metal influences. Their debut album, *Lawgiver* (2025), released through Avantgarde Music's Unorthodox Emanations, is a dense, scathing critique of modern capitalism and humanity's violent history, showcasing their polished yet intense sound that pushes death metal’s boundaries.

The band has been steadily active since their inception, putting out demos, EPs such as *Cursed and Decaying* (2021) and *Malicious Regression* (2023), and their full-length *Lawgiver*. Their music is known for combining crushing riffs, slithery doom elements, progressive bass work, and gravelly vocals that create a dark and visceral listening experience. With a tight-knit lineup and a clear vision, Cronos Compulsion is celebrated within Denver’s open-minded metal scene for their brutal sound and thematic depth.