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From the moment they debuted with 2017’s The Devil’s Despair, it was apparent that Cryptodira were a far cry from the polished, ultra-clean progressive metal stylings of their peers. A seamless blend of technically precise riffing, melancholic soundscapes, and the raw, feedback-driven aggression of bands far from the prog world allowed the Long Island foursome to carve out a niche all to themselves in the crowded heavy music landscape.
The band’s sophomore effort, The Angel of History (2020), showed an increased willingness to wade into uncharted territory and further embrace its experimental influences. The album’s furious lyrical themes, critical of the oppressive history of both past and present, were brought into focus to make Cryptodira’s message abundantly clear.
The foundation established by the band’s first two releases led to extensive touring across the USA, Canada, and Europe/UK with progressive metal greats such as Between the Buried and Me, Haken, Intervals, Rolo Tomassi, Veil of Maya, The Number Twelve Looks Like You, Animals as Leaders, and many more.
With 2025 comes the dawn of a new era for Cryptodira. Shortly after recording, the band added bassist Vincent Romanelli (Moon Tooth) to the trio of founding members Scott Acquavella, Mike Monaco, & Matthew Taibi, marking a clear divide between the past and present. With the Genesis of Error EP, Cryptodira are once again pushing themselves beyond the boundaries of metal and into a space of their own.
The band’s sophomore effort, The Angel of History (2020), showed an increased willingness to wade into uncharted territory and further embrace its experimental influences. The album’s furious lyrical themes, critical of the oppressive history of both past and present, were brought into focus to make Cryptodira’s message abundantly clear.
The foundation established by the band’s first two releases led to extensive touring across the USA, Canada, and Europe/UK with progressive metal greats such as Between the Buried and Me, Haken, Intervals, Rolo Tomassi, Veil of Maya, The Number Twelve Looks Like You, Animals as Leaders, and many more.
With 2025 comes the dawn of a new era for Cryptodira. Shortly after recording, the band added bassist Vincent Romanelli (Moon Tooth) to the trio of founding members Scott Acquavella, Mike Monaco, & Matthew Taibi, marking a clear divide between the past and present. With the Genesis of Error EP, Cryptodira are once again pushing themselves beyond the boundaries of metal and into a space of their own.
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