Artist description It is simply a question of extremes, and in this case Extreme Music. The members of Montreal's Cryptopsy aren't out to fool anyone with their music or songwriting. The band strives to completely indulge themselves in and explore one musical characteristic, sheer brutality of the senses. Possessing the technical aspects that most of the scene's giants can only hope toachieve, Cryptopsy heave a mighty load of harsh extremity that is overwhelming to the underground fans of diverse musical genres.

Music Style Cryptopsy unleash an onslaught of brutal, technical grind.

Musical Influences All things extreme

Artist History The band was created in 1992 by the x-members of Reactor: Dave Galea, and Necrosis: Lord Worm, Steve Thibault and Flo Mounier. Finding a bassist in Kevin Weagle they quickly releasedthe first demo Ungentle Exhumation with producer Rod Shearer. On the heels of their 4-song demo, the band released their Blasphemy Made Flesh debut in May of 1994 produced again by Rod Shearer. Not too long before this full-length release the band had experienced line-up changes. Dave Galea had left the band and had been replaced by Guitarist Jon Levasseur. Kevin Weagle had also left the bass playing to Martin Fergusson. Blasphemy forced its way into the underground, and Cryptopsy soon became known for their highly damaging sound and sadistically perverted lyrics. After a three-month Canadian tour in the summer of '95, Sweden's Wrong Again Records quickly signed the band, and in early'96 released their 8-song, aptly-titled second album, None So Vile. Produced masterfully by the band and Obliveon guitarist Pierre Remillard, None So Vile upped the ante for Cryptopsy and further established them as one of the most relentless and brutal bands on the planet. The None So Vile writing process heeded some more member changes. Martin Fergusson had left soon after Blasphemy Made Flesh and Eric Langlois stepped in. Before entering the studio for None So Vile Steve Thibault, founding member of the band, took his leave for a stable job in the beer industry. The album was recorded withthe 4 members and then Miguel Roy was hired for the rhythm guitar spot. After another successful 3-week tour of Canada, the band lost original vocalist Lord Worm, but not before Worm and Flo handpicked replacement Mike DiSalvo (ex-Infestation) could step in and expand the vocal extremities of the band. Realizing that the band and their music needed to reach a much widerand vast audience, Century Media Records signed Cryptopsy to a worldwide contract in 1998. Having the largest attendance and the most support on the Rave stage at 1997's Milwaukee Metalfest, Cryptopsy made a return appearance at this year's record-setting event (and again commanded the largest support on the Rave stage) just before the release of their Century Mediadebut. Recorded and produced again by Pierre Remillard at Montreal's Studio Victor, Whisper Supremacy put the band on the international market. Life after Whisper Supremacy included one American tour in 1998 with Oppressor, Gorguts and Nile, after which yet another line-up change occurred for the band. Miguel Roy left the ranks to be replaced by Alex Auburn rhythm and lead guitar. Another U.S. tour was achieved in the beginning of 1999 with Vader, Gorguts and Divine Empire. Soon to follow the Dynamo Metal Festival in Holland which promoted their European tour in June of 1999 with Six Feet Under, Vader, Enslaved, touring brothers Nile, and Thyrfing. Whisper Supremacy sold big amounts in Japan and next to follow was a first visit to Tokyo for 2 shows in July 1999. Cryptopsy finished off their promotion for Whisper Supremacy by playing the Polliwog outdoor touring festival in their province of Quebec with the likes of B.A.R.F. and other Montreal based bands.The band unleashed their fourth album at the end of 2000, second release on Century Media Records, entitled And Then You'll Beg. It was produced again by the great Pierre Remillard at Montreal's Studio Victor. The artwork was also designed by Francois Quevillon mastermind of the band's previous release Whisper Supremacy, their merchandise and their web site. After a work-filled two months in studio and almost two years in the making, the band is very pleased with their latest work, available in America, Europe, Japan and Australia since October 2000. Cryptopsy's plans for the year 2001 are to concentrated on live performances. The Pain Cometh world tour begun in North America with the support of Canderia and other bands. In Europe, Cryptopsy will perform in 2 open air festivals in Germany before starting a tour with Vader and Dying Fetus at the end of August. This summer for the second time, they will be off to Japan, taking part in this country's first Death Fest, in the company of Morbid Angel, Nile and Dying Fetus. Following this historical event, and for the first time in their career, the group will make a stop in Australia.The last shows of the year will take place in the province of Quebec.

Group Members Mike DiSalvo : vocals / Jon Levasseur : lead and rhythm guitars / Alex Auburn : rhythm and lead guitars, vocals / Eric Langlois : bass / Flo Mounier : drums and vocals

Albums Ungentle Exhumation (demo), Blasphemy Made Flesh, None So Vile, Whisper Supremacy, And Then You'll Beg

Press Reviews Visit the official Cryptopsy web site (www.cryptopsy.net) for all the reviews and interviews.

Location Montreal, PQ - Canada

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