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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.

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.

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See also

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