Cryptopsy

Cryptopsy is a Canadian death metal band formed in 1992, known for a highly technical, brutal style and the prominent drumming of Flo Mounier. Their 1990s releases are frequently lauded; a 2008 stylistic shift drew strong criticism in these reviews.

Publicly verifiable: formed in 1992 in Canada; known for brutal/technical death metal; notable albums include None So Vile, Whisper Supremacy, ...And Then You'll Beg, Once Was Not and The Unspoken King. Reviews mention lineup changes (Lord Worm's departures and returns, Jon Levasseur's departure, Mike Di Salvo era) and controversy around the 2008 album The Unspoken King for its metalcore elements.

DeBaser reviews praise Cryptopsy's 1990s and early-2000s output (None So Vile, Whisper Supremacy, And Then You'll Beg) for technical brutality and invention. Their later 2008 release The Unspoken King is widely criticized here for a metalcore-leaning shift. Reviewers repeatedly highlight Flo Mounier's drumming and frequent lineup changes. The overall critical stance is mixed: high admiration for classic albums and strong disappointment for the stylistic shift in 2008.

For:Fans of brutal/technical death metal, collectors, readers interested in band evolution and controversial releases.