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.
Dutch futuristic metallers CRYPTOSIS have announced their return with a mighty, awe-inspiring sophomore album entitled “Celestial Death”, set for worldwide release on March 7th, 2025 via Century Media Records.
To further demonstrate the powerful and versatile material available on “Celestial Death”, a third single entitled “Static Horizon” is being made available today across digital platforms and can also be checked out in a video clip produced by the film production company F/53 (https://f-53.com/) here:
Cryptosis checked in with the following comment about the track: “’Static Horizon’ is the 3rd single from our upcoming album ‘Celestial Death’, out March 7th through Century Media Records. The song combines black metal atmospheres and symphonic elements with fast prog metal guitar picking and melodic doomy grooves. The title represents a feeling of being trapped in a static, unchanging reality, where progress and hope seem distant. With its haunting melodies and intense riffing, the track delivers a powerful mix of raw energy and deep emotion.”
“Celestial Death” was recorded by Olaf Skoreng at Tom Meier and Studio Moon Music between April and August 2024, mixed by Fredrik Folkare at Chrome Studios (Unleashed, Necrophobic, Hellbutcher) in Sweden and finally mastered by Tony Lindgren at Fascination Studios (Arch Enemy, Borknagar, Amorphis) in Sweden too. The album is the follow-up to Cryptosis’ acclaimed “Bionic Swarm” debut album (2021) and the EP “The Silent Call” (2023), it once more comes with artwork by Eliran Kantor (Kreator, Testament, My Dying Bride) and also showcases the group on a darker, heavier, more melodic and extremely cinematic journey across its 11 tracks / 42 minutes of playing time with the following track-listing:
Cryptosis – “Celestial Death” (42:12): 1. Prologue – Awakening (01:16) 2. Faceless Matter (03:52) 3. Static Horizon (05:10) 4. The Silent Call (Version 2024) (05:02) 5. Ascending (03:38) 6. Motionless Balance (01:48) 7. Reign Of Infinite (05:44) 8. Absent Presence (04:15) 9. In Between Realities (03:47) 10. Cryptosphere (04:22) 11. Coda – Wander Into The Light (03:11)
“Celestial Death” will be made available as Ltd. CD Digipak edition in its first pressing, as Gatefold LP on 180g vinyl (Unlimited black vinyl and a Limited deep blood red vinyl in 300x copies, available from cmdistro.de, various other retailers and the band directly) and as Digital Album.
Cryptosis have been announced to be part of a European tour together with British Thrashers Onslaught, who are celebrating the 40th Anniversary of their classic “Power From Hell” album. Check all already confirmed upcoming Cryptosis dates – including an album release show in Enschede, The Netherlands on March 29th – here:
Cryptosis live 2025: 29.03.2025 Enschede (The Netherlands) – Metropool (Album release show) 10.05.2025 Eibergen (The Netherlands) – Achterhoeks Metalfest 30.05.2025 Hoogeveen (The Netherlands) – Graveland Festival 07.06.2025 Steyr (Austria) – Röda 06.09.2025 Dronten (The Netherlands) – Dronten MetalFest And many more dates to be announced soon…
Stay tuned for more activity and news about Cryptosis and “Celestial Death” coming soon…
Cryptosis line-up: Marco Prij – Drums Laurens Houvast – Vocals, Guitars Frank te Riet – Bass, Mellotron, Synths, Backing vocals
Photo by Jaqueline Vanek / Editing by Brand.Stichters
Dutch futuristic metallers CRYPTOSIS have announced their return with a mighty, awe-inspiring sophomore album entitled “Celestial Death”, set for worldwide release on March 7th, 2025 via Century Media Records.
To further demonstrate the powerful and versatile material available on “Celestial Death”, a second single entitled REIGN OF INFINITE is being made available today across digital platforms and can also be checked out in a video clip produced by the film production company F/53.
CRYPTOSIS checked in with the following comment about the track: “We’re really excited to share our newest single, REIGN OF INFINITE, with all of you. This track is a dystopian anthem that dives deep into the rise of a new god, blending relentless Overkill-style double bass drums with an epic and dark atmosphere. It’s not your typical Cryptosis sound—most of the song rides on the same beat and pulse, creating a hypnotic energy, while Laurens’ vocals bring an atmospheric edge. As the second single from our sophomore album, “Celestial Death”, REIGN OF INFINITE offers a glimpse into the vast and intense album we’ve created—one that’s darker, heavier, and more unrelenting than ever before. Stay tuned for the full album release and let us know what you think!”
Pre-order the upcoming album “Celestial Death” here
Photo by Jaqueline Vanek / Editing by Brand.Stichters
Following their acclaimed “Bionic Swarm” debut album (2021) and the EP “The Silent Call” (2023), Dutch futuristic metallers CRYPTOSIS return with a mighty, awe-inspiring sophomore album entitled “Celestial Death” , set for worldwide release on March 7th, 2025.
As first example of the intense material available on “Celestial Death” a first single entitled FACELESS MATTER has been made available today across digital platforms.
CRYPTOSIS comment as follows about the track: “With FACELESS MATTER we’re opening the new album “Celestial Death” . The song dives into a future where individuality fades, and people become part of one collective mind, haunted by the loss of self. This track brings a darker, heavier, and more symphonic sound. Welcome to the new era of CRYPTOSIS.”
Photo by Jaqueline Vanek / Editing by Brand.Stichters
Prepare yourselves for a groundbreaking musical odyssey as CRYPTOSIS introduces their latest single, “Master of Life”, a tantalizing preview of the forthcoming EP, “The Silent Call”, scheduled for release on December 1, 2023.
This avant-garde masterpiece promises to be a fusion of the traditional and the extraordinary, offering listeners a glimpse into a realm where musical innovation knows no bounds.
As the single “Master of Life” unfolds, it invites you into a world of intricate melodies and daring experimentation, showcasing Cryptosis’ ability to push the boundaries of conventional metal.
The track serves as a portal, inviting you to explore the avant-garde landscape they’ve meticulously crafted.
With the upcoming EP, “The Silent Call”, Cryptosis is set to deliver a collection of musical revelations that challenge expectations and redefine the very essence of their sound. From the relentless energy of the single to the promised diversity within the EP, Cryptosis invites you to join them on a transformative sonic journey.
Dive into the mesmerizing soundscapes, embrace the unexpected, and mark your calendars for December 1, 2023, when “The Silent Call” will be released in its entirety.
Cryptosis is poised to captivate your senses and leave an indelible mark on the landscape of avant-garde metal.
This year, CYNIC celebrated the 30th anniversary of their landmark debut album. Interstellar shredder Paul Masvidal and his band of aliens played ‘Focus’ in all its mind-bending intensity, while also paying tribute to late drummer Sean Reinert and bassist Sean Malone, on a special headlining tour of North America.
Now, Cynic are busy preparing for their next voyage. The cosmos have conspired to bring the progressive music icons to Europe next March. But this won’t be an ordinary tour, earthlings – the planets have aligned for Cynic to cross paths with Obscura and Cryptosis!
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