Cryptopsy was formed in 1988 by drummer Mike Atkin, guitarrist Steve Thibault and vocalist Dan Greening (who would later take the name "Lord Worm" because he
would dig up and ingest worms on stage) under the name "Necrosis". John
Todds later joined on bass. The band released several demos, including Mastication and Heterodontism (1989), Realms Of Pathogenia (1991) and Necrosis (1992). The band made their first live appearance in 1992, and changed their name to "Cryptopsy" the same year.
Atkin, whose musical direction was heading in a more Thrash/Speed Metal
vein, left the band and was replaced by Flo Mounier (introduced to the
band by Todds), whose "high speed and hard hitting drumming" style would
mark the beginning of the Cryptopsy sound. Todds left Necrosis shortly
thereafter and retired from music to focus on his family. Guitarist Dave
Galea also joined the band.
2. In the Kingdom Where Everything Dies, the Sky Is Mortal 05:21
3. Carrionshine 03:22
4. Adeste Infidelis 04:38
5. The Curse of the Great 05:21
6. The Frantic Pace of Dying 04:33
7. Keeping the Cadaver Dogs Busy 05:58
8. Angelskingarden 07:07
9. The Pestilence That Walketh in Darkness (Psalm 91:5-8) 03:26
10. The End 02:49
-Line up:
- Lord Worm: Vocals
- Alex Auburn: Guitars, Vocals (backing)
- Éric Langlois: Bass
- Flo Mounier: Drums, Percussion, Vocals (backing)
- Label: Century Media Records.
- Recorded at Vortex Studio, St-Constant, Québec, Canada,
- Mastered at Sterling Sound, NYC.
