Seminal brutal death metal pioneers CRYPTOPSY will once again redefine the boundaries of extreme music with their forthcoming Infernal Bloodshed Over Europe 2025 tour. Double-kick ferocity and complex, technical compositions continue to be the hallmarks of a band that has spent over three decades tearing through the fabric of the underground metal scene.
Fans across Europe will have the opportunity to witness the unparalleled aggression and blistering precision that CRYPTOPSY has consistently delivered. Since their initial tearing of the metal veil, the band has become synonymous with musical innovation and relentless brutality. Ready yourselves for a tour that promises to be nothing short of a seismic event.
CRYPTOPSY will be joining Decapitated across 35 dates in Mainland Europe & the UK, with support from Warbringer & Carnation.
Infernal Bloodshed Over Europe 2025:
01 May: Kopervik, NO @ Karmbygeddon*
03 May: London, UK @ Incineration Festival
04 May: Exeter, UK @ Phoenix
05 May: Cardiff, UK @ The Globe
06 May: Newcastle, UK @ Anarchy Brewery
07 May: Glasgow, UK @ Slay
08 May: Manchester, UK @ Academy 2
09 May: Birmingham, UK @ XOYO
10 May: Nottingham, UK @ Rescue Rooms
11 May: Norwich, UK @ The Waterfront
13 May: Lille, FR @ The Black Lab
14 May: Enschede, NL @ Metropool
15 May: Munich, DE @ Backstage
16 May: Aarau, CH @ KiFF
17 May: Lindau, DE @ Vaudeville
18 May: Vienna, AT @ Szene
19 May: Budapest, HU @ Dürer Kert
20 May: Prague, CZ @ Fuchs2
21 May: Schweinfurt, DE @ Stattbahnhof
22 May: Dresden, DE @ Blauer Salon
23 May: Krakow, PL @ Hype Park
24 May: Warsaw, PL @ Proxima
26 May: Berlin, DE @ Hole44
27 May: Aarhus, DK @ Voxhall
28 May: Hamburg, DE @ Logo
29 May: Vechta, DE @ Gulfhaus
30 May: Dortmund, DE @ Junkyard
31 May: Sint-Niklaas, BE @ Casino
01 June: Paris, FR @ La Machine
03 June: Frankfurt, DE @ Das Bett
04 June: Karlsruhe, DE @ Substage
05 June: Milan, IT @ Legend Club
06 June: Bologna, IT @ Locomotiv
07 June: Lyon, FR @ Lions Metal Fest
08 June: Maastricht, NL @ South of Heaven*
*Decapitated Only
Tickets are available through Avocado Booking, here: https://www.avocadobooking.com/avocms/item/decapitated-infernal-bloodshed-over-europe-2025-tour
Relive the gut-wrenching tales from The Book of Suffering: Tome I & II as CRYPTOPSY revamps their setlist with these mid-2010s masterworks. Dubbed as the band’s finest material of the new century by Decibel and Angry Metal Guy, these EPs laid the groundwork for CRYPTOPSY’s staunch commitment to brutal innovation.
The Book of Suggering: Tome I & II can be pre-ordered from Season of Mist here: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/CryptopsyBookofSuffering
The Book of Suffering: Tome I
1. Detritus (The One They Kept) (4:33)
2. The Knife, The Head And What Remains (3:30)
3. Halothane Glow (4:21)
4. Framed By Blood (4:20)
Total runtime: 16:47
The Book of Suffering: Tome II
1. The Wretched Living (4:51)
2. Sire of Sin (4:27)
3. Fear His Displeasure (3:55)
4. The Laws Of The Flesh (4:28)
Total runtime: 17:41
Lineup:
Flo Mounier – Drums
Matt McGachy – Vocals
Christian Donaldson – Guitar
Oli Pinard – Bass
When CRYPTOPSY emerged from Montreal, Quebec in 1993, their groundbreaking blend of technical prowess and brutal intensity left an indelible mark on extreme metal.
Right away, Cryptopsy showcased their unparalleled musicianship with their debut album. Blasphemy Made Flesh (1994) set the stage for a career that’s been defined by innovation and boundary-pushing. Their next album solidified the band as pioneers of death metal. None So Vile (1996) earned them critical acclaim and a devoted fanbase across the world.
“Brutal and beautifully chaotic…a must-have for any extreme metal fan’s collection”, wrote Metal Hammer, who named None So Vile one of the best death metal albums ever.
Cryptopsy has continued to evolve throughout their storied career. Their 30-year discography defies any one categorization, ranging from jazz fusion on Whisper Supremacy (1998) and the avant-garde rhythms of Once Was Not (2005) to the melodic experiments of The Unspoken King (2008).
In 2012, Cryptopsy released their self-titled album, which signaled a return to their brutal roots. Three years later, the band embarked on The Book of Suffering, an ambitious two-part EP that Decibel regarded as “an absolute fucking burner”.
Almost 30 years into their career, Cryptopsy won the JUNO Award for Best Metal/Hard Music Album for their latest album As Gomorrah Burns (2023). They followed that up by earning another prestigious honor: joining Death to All on a tour of North America.
Along with their celebrated discography, a relentless work ethic and reputation as blistering live performers has cemented Cryptopsy as one of metal’s most influential and respected bands. But while their legacy is safely established, the band remain committed to expanding the definitions of extreme music. Having now signed with Season of Mist, they’re preparing to release new music, along with definitive reissues from their classic catalogue, starting with The Book of Suffering: Tome I and Tome II.
Booking Agents:
USA – Continental Touring
https://www.continentaltouring.us/
Europe – Avocado Booking
http://www.avocadobooking.com/
Follow Cryptopsy:
Bandcamp: https://cryptopsyofficial.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cryptopsyofficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cryptopsyofficial/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/29PgYwTelpNl6370XLqFtN
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@CryptopsyDeathMetal
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