Cryptic Slaughter

The Profile

Cryptic Slaughter is a Santa Monica, California crossover thrash/hardcore band active in the mid-1980s, noted for extremely fast, noisy records such as Convicted (1986) and Money Talks (1987).

Formed in Santa Monica, California. Vocalist Bill Crooks is named in reviews. Known for a very fast, noisy crossover of hardcore punk and thrash in mid-1980s releases.

DeBaser hosts two reviews celebrating Cryptic Slaughter's furious, high-speed crossover of hardcore and thrash. Convicted (1986) is described as a noisy gem; Money Talks (1987) praised for tighter balance and sharper production. Both reviews recommend retrieving these mid‑80s records for fans of extreme music.