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Cryptopsy - Guitarist Leaves The Band

The following statement was posted by Cryptopsy guitarist Alex Auburn:

"I am announcing my departure of the band Cryptopsy. There are many reasons why I must leave the band, and this has been going on for a while now, so I am quitting. The band and I believe it is better for me to go, so I am moving forward.

I want to thank the guys in Cryptopsy for an adventurous and crazy 10 years. It's been a great ride. I will especially miss the fans a great deal and I want to thank all of you for your awesome support throughout those years. Right now I need to take a break for a few months to reflect on my life and my future in music. As far as music goes, I might start my own band next summer but I don't know yet. In the meantime I am open to good offers and to join other forces."

Source: loudside.com
Band profile: Cryptopsy
Posted: 02.02.2009 by MetalManic | Comments (20)


Cryptopsy - New Video Online

Centuria Media press release:

"The unstoppable Montreal killing machine, Cryptopsy, are currently wrapping up a very successful European tour that will immediately lead them into this year's crushing Summer Slaughter North American touring package.

This trek marks their first stateside run in support of their career defining release, "The Unspoken King", which could quite possibly also be their most brutal, yet dynamic offering. The much anticipated new effort is set for a June 24th release.

Cryptopsy recently shot a new video with acclaimed director David Brodsky (GWAR, Soilent Green) for the album's vicious opening cut "Worship Your Demons." The clip captures the band's unrelenting, frenetic stage energy and it is sure to catch your attention. It made its exclusive, online debut through the Headbangers Ball Blog today and premieres on MTV2 this Sat. night. Click here to check it out now."

Drummer Flo Mounier comments:

"It is with pleasure that we announce the new Cryptopsy video, shot and directed by David Brodsky and the Mygoodeye team (GWAR, Soilent Green). The video is for the song "Worship Your Demons" off of the new album, "The Unspoken King". David and his crew found an awesome, dilapidated location in upstate NYC for this shoot and we actually had to build a floor since there wasn't one there when we arrived. This is a straight up, brutal and in-your-face, punishing live performance clip that pulls no punches. It's basically two minutes of unabashed aggression and we hope you all like it.
We had a lot of fun doing this and we would like to thank David and his crew for a fantastic job, and a most friendly environment. Professionalism is always appreciated in this business. Check it out!"

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Source: centurymedia.com
Band profile: Cryptopsy
Posted: 13.06.2008 by SlaytallicA | Comments (11)


Cryptopsy - New Tracks Posted Online

Century Media Records press release:

"The unstoppable Montreal killing machine, Cryptopsy, has wreaked havoc throughout the extreme metal genre for more than a decade, but in 2008 the band has returned stronger than ever. Cryptopsy have ultimately crafted their career defining release, "The Unspoken King", which could quite possibly also be their most brutal, yet dynamic offering. The much anticipated new effort is set for a June 24th release, which perfectly coincides with their participation in this year's crushing Summer Slaughter touring package. This tour features some of the finest acts in the genre today, so click this link for the complete list of bands and touring schedule.

A new widget is now available online, which features the new tracks, "Silence The Tyrants" and "Worship Your Demons." Either click this link or visit the band's revamped MySpace page to check it out.
Cryptopsy recently shot a new video with acclaimed director David Brodsky (Gwar, Soilent Green) for the album's vicious opening cut "Worship Your Demons." The clip captures the band's unrelenting, frenetic stage energy and it is sure to catch your attention. Look for the clip to make its online debut in the coming weeks.

Reinventing and redefining metal's boundaries, Cryptopsy, recognized worldwide for infusing extreme music with awe-inspiring precision, rabidly dynamic rhythms and mouth-foaming viciousness, have earned music fans respect inside and outside the metal community. The band's viperous recordings and punishing live performance have confirmed their place in music's elite.

In 2008, Cryptopsy returns to redefine the boundaries of technical extreme metal with an album that is sure to catch the attention of the entire scene."

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Source: centurymedia.com
Band profile: Cryptopsy
Posted: 10.05.2008 by SlaytallicA | Comments (6)


Cryptopsy - European Tour Announced

Canadian masters of brutality Cryptopsy are currently putting the finishing touches on their sixth full-length studio album, "The Unspoken King". The band recently announced the addition of new frontman Matt McGachy (3 Mile Scream) and keyboards/samplist Maggie Durand to their line-up. Vocalist Matt comments the work on the new album as follows:
"The studio process has been very fulfilling. We have just recently finished all of the vocal tracks and the samples are in the process of being completed. The songs are just as brutal as on the previous albums while being far more concise. We have even brought in ex-Ion Dissonance vocalist Gabriel McCaughry to add some vocals to a track called 'Anoint The Dead'. Some of the other tracks on the album are called 'Worship Your Demons', 'The Headsmen' and 'Bemoan The Martyr'."

Regretfully, Cryptopsy have been forced to cancel their recently announced tour of South America in March, after drummer Flo Mounier broke his knee cap. Mounier had completed the drum tracking process for the group's new album prior to the incident, so it did not affect the recording. The tour of South America is expected to be re-scheduled later in 2008.

European Cryptopsy fans will be delighted to hear that the band will be touring Europe right on time of the release of their highly anticipated new effort in May-June 2008, supported by Decrepit Birth and Unmerciful. So, prepare to be crushed!

"Death Feast" European Tour 2008 dates:

30.05. GER - Berlin @ K17
31.05. NL - Tilburg @ O13 - Neurotic Deathfest
01.06. BE - Genk @ Rondepunt26 - Death Fest
02.06. GER - Hamburg @ Logo + Sufferage
03.06. DEN - Copenhagen @ The Rock
05.06. CZ - Prague @ Chmelnice
06.06. GER - Wachenroth @ Suffering Life Festival
07.06. UK - London @ Underworld - Death Fest IX
08.06. FR - Paris @ La Locomotive - Death Feast
09.06. FR - Strasbourg @ TBA
10.06. GER - Trier @ Exhaus
11.06. GER - Munich @ Metropolis
12.06. SVK - Zilina @ Pistol Club - Apocalypse Death Fest 2
14.06. GER - Huenxe @ Death Feast Open Air
Booking: www.bcp-agency.com

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Source: www2.centurymedia.com
Band profile: Cryptopsy
Posted: 29.02.2008 by White Winter Sun | Comments (3)


Cryptopsy - New Album Title Update

Extreme metal titans Cryptopsy have been forced to cancel their recently announced tour of South America in March, after drummer Flo Mounier broke his kneecap. Mounier had completed the drum tracking process for the group's new album prior to the incident, so it did not affect the recording. The tour of South America is expected to be re-scheduled later in 2008.

Cryptopsy are currently putting the finishing touches on their sixth full-length "The Unspoken King", which will surface through Century Media Records this summer. The group recently announced the addition of new frontman Matt McGachy (3 Mile Scream) and keyboards/samplist Maggie Durand to their line-up.

Guitarist Alex Auburn states: "Right now the band is plunged deeply into the production of the new album and so far everything is going well. Fans will be amazed by the diversity and open minded vision of extremes for this particular entity. Some song titles we've been working on are "Worship Your Demons," "Resurgence Of An Empire," and "Silence The Tyrants." More news to follow soon."

Source: bravewords.com
Band profile: Cryptopsy
Posted: 21.02.2008 by Thryce | Comments (9)


Cryptopsy - New Line Up

Canadian Death Metallers Cryptopsy have announced the addition of two new members. Vocalist Matt Mcgachy and Keyboard player/Samplist Maggie Durand are joining the band. A picture of the new line up can be found by clicking here.
The band will enter the studio mid December for their upcoming sixth album. Cryptopsy will, for the first time ever, be touring Mexico, Central and South America during the month of february and will possibly hit Mexico once more in April. Tour dates to be announced shortly.

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Source: cryptopsy.net
Band profile: Cryptopsy
Posted: 07.12.2007 by Thryce | Comments (21)


Cryptopsy - Kicks Out 'Lord Worm'

Guitarist Alex Auburn of the Canadian death metallers Cryptopsy has confirmed that the band has once again parted ways with singer Lord Worm (a.k.a. Dan Greening). No reason was given for Lord Worm's departure, but according to Auburn, this time the vocalist was "kicked out" of the band and didn't leave of his own accord.

Cryptopsy is currently looking to audition candidates to fill the positions of singer/frontman and keyboardist/samplist. Vocalists must be able to sing in clean voice, on pitch, and also be able to scream/growl. If you are motivated and would like to try out, e-mail the band at crymusic@hotmail.com. If you have a criminal record, don't bother auditioning, as this means you can't tour.

Source: blabbermouth.net
Band profile: Cryptopsy
Posted: 23.04.2007 by Baz Anderson | Comments (18)


Cryptopsy - Drummer Announces Canadian Clinic Dates

Cryptopsy drummer Flo Mounier has lined up the following Canadian clinic dates:

Nov. 14 - Melody Music. 104 Pitt street, Cornwall, Ontario. 613-933-3699
Nov. 15 - Center Stage Music. 1095 Princess Street, Kingston, Ontario. 613-547-2469
Nov. 16 - Long and Mcquade. 9833 Hwy 48, Markham, Ontario. 905-209-1177
Nov. 22 - Long and Mcquade. 105 58th ave S.W. Calgary, Alberta. 403-244-5555
Nov. 23 - Mothers Music. 10251 109th street, Edmonton, Alberta. 780-425-1400
Nov. 27 - Long and Mcquade. 756 Hillside Ave. Victoria, B.C. 250-384-3622
Nov. 29 - Long and Mcquade. 13785 104th Ave. Surrey, B.C. 604-588-9421

Cryptopsy's latest album, "Once Was Not", was released last year via Century Media Records.

Source: cryptopsy.net
Band profile: Cryptopsy
Posted: 30.10.2006 by Katatronik | Comments (1)


Cryptopsy - North American Tour Announced

Canadian Death Metallers Cryptopsy have announced a tour of North America. The tour will go all through October this year, and will cover Canada and the USA. The tour will continue to be in support of Cryptopsy's latest album 'Once Was Not'.

Here is a list of dates:

04/10/06 - Ottawa, On @ Maverick's
05/10/06 - Hamilton, On @ Absinthe
06/10/06 - Rouyn Noranda, QUE @ Petit Théatre du vieux Noranda
07/10/06 - Toronto, On @The Opera House
08/10/06 - London, On @ Embassy
09/10/06 - Sudbury, On @ Jubilee Centre
11/10/06 - Thunder Bay, On @ Kilroy's
12/10/06 - Winnipeg, Man @ Royal Albert
13/10/06 - Regina, Sask @ Exchange
14/10/06 - Edmonton, Alb @ The Moad Hall
16/10/06 - Victoria, BC @ Sugar NightClub
17/10/06 - Vancouver, BC @ The Lamplighter
19/10/06 - Calgary, Alb @ The Stetson
21/10/06 - Minneapolis, MN @ Quest Club
22/10/06 - Mokena, Ill @ The Pearl Room
23/10/06 - Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's

Source: cryptopsy.net
Band profile: Cryptopsy
Posted: 26.09.2006 by Raiden | Comments (0)


Aborted - Forced To Drop Off Cryptopsy Tour

Belgian death metallers, Aborted have posted the following update on their homepage:

"Well, this tour (with Cryptopsy) has been quite the debacle. We had to cancel Malmo (Sweden) since the bus broke down in Denmark and we were stuck there the whole day which sucked ass. Luckily for the fans, Cryptopsy did make it at the last minute, and apparently they tore it up! We apologize to the fans there waiting to see us, but we only found out last minute we wouldn't make it, sucks.... Secondly, Matty (guitars) had some problems with his working situation so last minute we had to cancel our participation to the rest of the tour since he might have lost his job over this. Our boys in Visceral Bleeding are taking over for the other dates and I'm sure they will do the killing in our stead. All you guys out there, no worries, we're planning a full offensive next year with the new album! Now it's time to play Stockholm, see you guys there!"

Source: goremageddon.be
Band profile: Aborted
Posted: 29.08.2006 by Mindheist | Comments (0)


Cryptopsy - European Tour Coming

Cryptopsy will be touring through Europe starting in August. Here are the gig dates:

11.08.06 - Party Sans Festival, Germany

12.08.06 - The Ghostfest, Leeds, UK
13.08.06 - Nottingham, UK @ RockCity
14.08.06 - Liverpool, UK @ Roadkill 350
15.08.06 - Cork, Ireland @ An Cruiscin Lan
16.08.06 - Dublin, Ireland @ Temple Music Bar
17.08.06 - Glasgow, UK @ Barfly
18.08.06 - Birmingham, UK @ Edward No. 8
19.08.06 - London, UK @ The Underworld
20.08.06 - Brighton, UK @ Concorde 2

22.08.06 - Bladel n/Eindhoven, HOL @ Pazzop
23.08.06 - Bremen, GER @ SchlachthofMagazinkeller
24.08.06 - GER @ tba
25.08.06 - Malmoe, SWE @ Molle 2
26.08.06 - Linkoping, SWE @ Skylten
27.08.06 - Stockholm, SWE @ Debaser
29.08.06 - Helsinki, FIN @ Nosturi
30.08.06 - Turku, FIN @ Klubi
31.08.06 - Jyvaskyla, FIN @ Lutakko
01.09.06 - Oulu, FIN @ Teatria
02.09.06 - Umea, SWE @ Midnight
03.09.06 - Gavle SWE @ Monster
04.09.06 - Oslo, NOR @ Betong
05.09.06 - Gotheborg, SWE @ Musikens Hus
06.09.06 - Aarhus, DEN @ Train
07.09.06 - Kolding, DEN @ Godset
08.09.06 - Roskilde, DEN @ Gimle
09.09.06 - Kopenhagen, DEN @ The Rock
10.09.06 - Leeuwarden, HOL @ Het Podium

Source: cryptopsy.net
Band profile: Cryptopsy
Posted: 10.06.2006 by Unknown user | Comments (5)


Cryptopsy - Drummer To Release DVD

Cryptopsy's Drummer Flo Mounier will be releasing his DVD "Extreme Metal Drumming 101" on 16 of November. Also Flo Mounier will do a drum clinic in Toronto this 20 of November.

For more details about the DVD or the clinic go to: http://www.flomounier.com

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Band profile: Cryptopsy
Posted: 10.11.2005 by Music4TheSpirit | Comments (0)


Cryptopsy - Drummer to Release Instructional Video

Flo Mounier is going to release a Instructional Drum Video to come about summer this year, on this matter Flo also published his own website: http://www.flomounier.com , there you will find more info about the video, here is some of the content that the dvd will include:

- Warm ups for practices and shows.
- Various stretching exercises.
- Endurance and speed building exercises.
- Foot and hand technique.
- Grind library: Samples of various grind beats used in extreme metal.
- Gear & Drum Setup details.
- Live footage: Approximately 5 songs from different shows filmed from behind the drums during the Canada 2004 and U.S. 2005 Tours.
- Notations for these songs.
- Montreal Drumfest 2003 footage: An instrumental medley of new and exclusive material with fellow Cryptopsy members followed by a 7 minutes drum solo, Phobophile (instrumental) and a duet with drummer Ange Curcio.
- Sound check/solo from the pre-prod of the new Cryptopsy album at St-Zenon (Wild Studios), recorded in the summer of 2004.
- Drum solos.
- Radio-Canada's Adrenaline TV show documentary (in French with English subtitles).
- Multiangle content.
- Photo section.
- Bonus material.

Source: cryptopsy.net flomounier.com
Band profile: Cryptopsy
Posted: 12.03.2005 by Music4TheSpirit | Comments (0)


Cryptopsy - Mp3 Online

You can now listen to Carrionshine (demo version), a pre-production of the song that will appear on Cryptopsy's new album that will be released later this year. It has been recorded by the band at their local in February 2005. Download it by clicking here! ( http://www.cryptopsy.net/lost/mp3s/Cryptopsy_PreProd2005.mp3 ).

http://www.cryptopsy.net/

Band profile: Cryptopsy
Posted: 25.02.2005 by Music4TheSpirit | Comments (0)


Cryptopsy - Guitarist Jon Levasseur leaves

Greetings all Cryptopsy fans!

Jon Levasseur here writing to officially announce my departure from Cryptopsy. It is something I strangely felt coming on since a year prior to my departure (August 2004) as my inspiration for such extreme music was growing thin. After 10 years in the band, I now wish to step back, lay low and explore other things in music. Who knows, maybe one day this new chapter in my life could turn out into something interesting!

That being said, I want to say that I'm very proud of what Cryptopsy has accomplished as a band and I consider myself extremely fortunate to have broken through boundaries with some of the best musicians in the business. So to Flo Mounier, Eric Langlois, Lord Worm and Alex Auburn, it's been a great ride guys, full of memories. Thanx for everything and for putting up with me!!! I also wish to extend thanx to the ex-members club: Steve Thibault, Mike DiSalvo, Miguel Roy, Martin Lacroix, Martin Fergusson, Dave Galea and to the 6th member for the past 6 years, Maurice Richard and all other people who have been involved in the band's success!

Finally, I want to thank every Cryptopsy fan on the planet. Because of your undying support, the band is able to bring its music around the globe and it made me live so many great things and experiences. I got to play for fans in many places in the world, some places even beyond my own expectations. Hail to you all, thank you and do look forward to the next Cryptopsy album!

Long life to Cryptopsy!

Jon Levasseur

Source: cryptopsy.net
Band profile: Cryptopsy
Posted: 02.02.2005 by Deadsoulman | Comments (0)