Cryptopsy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cryptopsy
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Genres | Technical death metal, deathcore (2008–present) |
| Years active | 1988–1992 (as Necrosis) 1992-present (as Cryptopsy) |
| Labels | Century Media, Regain, Displeased |
| Associated acts | Capharnaum, Gorguts, Quo Vadis, The Agonist, Mythosis, 3 Mile Scream |
| Members | Jon Levasseur Flo Mounier Christian Donaldson Matt McGachy Olivier Pinard |
| Past members | See below |
Cryptopsy is a Canadian death metal band. They are from Montreal, Quebec. The band started in 1988. They have sold more than 300,000 records around the world.
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What is Cryptopsy?
Cryptopsy plays a type of music called technical death metal. This is a very fast and complex style of heavy metal. It uses tricky rhythms and very skilled playing.
Since 2008, they have also played deathcore. This style mixes death metal with another type of metal called metalcore. It often has strong breakdowns and different vocal styles.
Band History
The band first formed in 1988. Back then, they were known as Necrosis. In 1992, they changed their name to Cryptopsy. They have been making music ever since.
Over the years, Cryptopsy has released many albums. They are known for their unique and powerful sound. Their music often features very fast drumming and deep, growling vocals.
Who are the Members?
Bands often have members who play different instruments. Cryptopsy has a drummer, guitarists, a bass player, and a singer.
Current Members
These are the people who play in Cryptopsy right now:
- Flo Mounier – He plays the drums. He has been with the band since 1992.
- Jon Levasseur – He plays lead and rhythm guitars. He joined in 1993 and returned in 2011.
- Christian Donaldson – He plays the guitar. He joined the band in 2005.
- Matt McGachy – He is the lead singer. He joined Cryptopsy in 2007.
- Olivier Pinard – He plays the bass guitar. He joined the band in 2012.
Images for kids
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Guitarist Jon Levasseur live in Austin Texas (2003).
See also
In Spanish: Cryptopsy para niños
