“CRYPTOSIS wrap their dystopian visions in ‘future metal’: a mixture of progressive, thrash, black, death, and epic styles. On paper, this already promises science fiction film music with an extra portion of steel – and it sounds like it.”
— Metal Hammer Magazine (Germany) – 5/7 points review & position #3 in Soundcheck.
“’Celestial Death’ sounds incredibly exciting and diverse with
a crazy mixture of black metal, prog and thrash’n’roll.”
— Rock Hard Magazine (Germany) – 8/10 points review.
“CRYPTOSIS set new standards with their second album ‘Celestial Death’,
taking their sound to a whole new level. Definitely worth a listen!”
— Legacy Magazine (Germany) – 13/15 points review.
Dutch futuristic metallers CRYPTOSIS have recently unleashed their mighty and awe-inspiring sophomore album, ‘Celestial Death,’ via Century Media Records.
Today, to continue building momentum around the album’s release, and ahead of CRYPTOSIS’ upcoming tour kick-off next week, the band has shared a brand-new music video for “In Between Realities.” Produced once again by acclaimed film production company F/53, the video is based on live footage from the ‘Celestial Death’ album release show at Enschede’s Metropool venue.
CRYPTOSIS checked in with the following comment about the track:
“We’re proud to present the live video for ‘In Between Realities’, captured during the CRYPTOSIS album release show at Metropool, Enschede (The Netherlands) on March 29, 2025. The song explores the story of a person caught between two worlds: the physical reality we all know, and a highly immersive, almost perfect virtual reality. In this VR world, life feels ideal, exciting, beautiful, and full of purpose, while the real body is slowly being neglected and forgotten.
“It’s a reflection on modern escapism, technology, and the thin line between living and existing. Experience the energy of the live show and the depth of the concept. Let us know in the comments: Where do you draw the line between reality and illusion?”
Watch the Music Video for “In Between Realities” HERE
‘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.
Artwork: Eliran Kantor
’Celestial Death’ Track List:
1. Prologue – Awakening
4. The Silent Call (Version 2024)
5. Ascending
6. Motionless Balance
8. Absent Presence
10. Cryptosphere
11. Coda – Wander Into The Light
‘Celestial Death’ will be available in the following formats:
=> CD Digipak Limited Edition (first pressing only)
=> Gatefold LP on 180g black vinyl (unlimited copies)
=> Gatefold LP on 180g deep blood red vinyl (limited to 300 copies)
=> Digital
Starting next week, CRYPTOSIS will 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 those dates and a few newly confirmed upcoming CRYPTOSIS shows here:
Onslaught + CRYPTOSIS
“Power From Hell 40th Anniversary Tour 2025”
29.05.2025 Oldenburg (Germany) – MTS
31.05.2025 Essen (Germany) – Turock
01.06.2025 Diest (Belgium) – Hell
03.06.2025 Dijon (France) – La Vapeur
04.06.2025 Milano (Italy) – Slaughter Club
05.06.2025 Bologna (Italy) – Alchemica
06.06.2025 Vienna (Austria) – Escape
08.06.2025 Salzburg (Austria) – Rockhouse
10.06.2025 Stuttgart (Germany) – Der Schwarze Keiler
11.06.2025 Aschaffenburg (Germany) – Coloss-Saal
12.06.2025 Leipzig (Germany) – Hellraiser
14.06.2025 Selb (Germany) – Rockclub Nordbayern
CRYPTOSIS Live 2025:
30.05.2025 Alkmaar (The Netherlands) – Herrie Fest
07.06.2025 Steyr (Austria) – Röda
06.09.2025 Dronten (The Netherlands) – Dronten MetalFest
18.10.2025 Monterrey (Mexico) – Cacique Metal Fest
12.11.2025 Hamburg (Germany) – Logo
13.11.2025 Aabenraa (Denmark) – Sønderjyllandshallen
And many more dates to be announced soon…
Stay tuned for more activity and news about CRYPTOSIS
and ‘Celestial Death’ coming soon…
CRYPTOSIS are:
Laurens Houvast – Vocals, Guitars
Marco Prij – Drums
Frank te Riet – Bass, Mellotron, Synths, Backing vocals
