Dutch heavyweights CRYPTOSIS stood out from the start, sending shockwaves through the metal scene with their 2021 debut album Bionic Swarm. In 2025, they return with their sophomore record, Celestial Death.
“We wrote a lot of different material. This new record has a much darker atmosphere,” says bassist Frank te Riet. Singer/guitarist Laurens Houvast adds, “We learned how to create songs that come together as complete pieces.”
Celestial Death was recorded at Utrecht’s Studio Moon Music, mixed by Fredrik Folkare at Chrome Studios, and mastered by Tony Lindgren at Fascination Street Studios in Stockholm. The technicality and menace of Bionic Swarm have been amplified tenfold.
“We had a clear vision,” adds te Riet. “The team behind the scenes was the same as for Bionic Swarm. We wanted to reflect more personal stories in the lyrics.”
Cryptosis returns with a new perspective, an enhanced sound, and a profound sense of urgency. Celestial Death is a game-changer. The future has returned, and nothing can stop it.
Order the album at https://cryptosis.lnk.to/CelestialDeathNe
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