Archive for Cryptopsy

Cryptopsy Vocalist Credits Sanguisugabogg For Death-Metal Resurgence

Posted in Interviews with tags , , , on 02/19/2025 by Kurt Orzeck

Since founding tech-death metal trailblazers Cryptopsy in 1988, drumming master Flo Mounier has received most of the accolades directed toward the band. That’s justifiable given Mounier’s mesmerizing skills — but lead vocalist Matt McGachy, now entering his 15th year with the crew, has a few thoughts of his own to share about Cryptopsy’s enduring career, their unsurpassable technical skills and what lies ahead next for the Montreal band. Go deep with McGachy courtesy my Cryptopsy feature on Knotfest.com.

Cryptopsy Aim for ‘Stratosphere’ as Band’s End Nears

Posted in Interviews with tags , , , on 10/25/2024 by Kurt Orzeck
Cryptopsy vocalist Matt McGachy

Cryptopsy Flo Mounier, quite possibly the best tech-metal drummer of all time, demanded that the long-running band link up with Season of Mist for the final chapter in the Canadian group’s career, vocalist Matt McGachy revealed to me for a Music Connection profile published over the summer.

Read my scoop here.

Cryptopsy And Crackerjack Drummer Flo Mounier Start Planning For Retirement

Posted in Interviews with tags , on 08/11/2024 by Kurt Orzeck

Cryptopsy vocalist Matt McGachy exclusively reveals that the end is in sight for one of the best technical death-metal bands of all time. The reason for the retirement is practical: Flo Mounier, one of metal’s most revered drummers, can’t hammer his percussion kit like a whirling dervish forever. Read my New Noise interview with McGachy for more on the unexpected development, as well as the band’s recent signing to Season of Mist.