Cryptal Darkness
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Cryptal Darkness were an Australian doom metal
band featuring Mark Kelson
, now of The Eternal & InSomnius Dei and for a short period, former My Dying Bride
/Cradle of Filth
member, Martin Powell
.
, Oneil Alexander (drums), Geoff Kloprogge (vocals, guitar) and Jade Von Nagy (bass) the band released a four track single, Descend into Thy Grave and shortly thereafter the debut album Endless Tears, which has recently been re-released for international distribution. An opening slot at the 1997 Metal for the Brain festival raised awareness of the band somewhat, and much of 1998 was spent working on new material. Former Paramaecium
guitarist Chris Burton replaced Kloprogge in 1997 and after some time as a temporary member, Luke Wong finally joined as full time bassist mid-1998. Around the same time the band started working with ex-My Dying Bride
keyboards player Martin Powell
, who came to Australia to join the band and record "They Whispered You Had Risen, which displays a more Gothic character than earlier work. Cryptal Darkness had plans to tour Europe in late 2000, but this seems to have not occurred. Kelson has also featured in the Paramaecium line-up and Alexander played drums for Vomitorial Corpulence; both were also members of Desolate Eternity. In early 2003 the band split up and Kelson and Burton formed The Eternal. Kelson is also involved with InSomnius Dei with fellow Cryptal Darkness alumni, Terry Vainoras.
Doom metal
Doom metal is an extreme form of heavy metal music that typically uses slower tempos, low-tuned guitars and a much "thicker" or "heavier" sound than other metal genres...
band featuring Mark Kelson
Mark Kelson
Mark Kelson is a Melbourne born musician, best known for his work as a member of The Eternal and Cryptal Darkness .-Career:...
, now of The Eternal & InSomnius Dei and for a short period, former My Dying Bride
My Dying Bride
My Dying Bride are an English doom metal band formed in 1990. To date, My Dying Bride have released eleven full-length studio albums, three EPs, one demo, one box set, four compilation albums, one live album, and one live CD/DVD release. The band released their tenth studio album, For Lies I Sire,...
/Cradle of Filth
Cradle of Filth
Cradle of Filth are an English extreme metal band, formed in Suffolk in 1991. The band's musical style evolved from black metal to a cleaner and more "produced" amalgam of gothic metal, symphonic black metal, and other extreme metal styles, while their lyrical themes and imagery are heavily...
member, Martin Powell
Martin Powell
Martin Powell is an English musician. In 1991, Powell auditioned for the position of bass-playing in the band My Dying Bride, but was turned down as the band had just filled the position...
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History
Cryptal Darkness started life as a Grind/Death Metal band, that later changed styles and became doom band from Melbourne, Australia. With the line up of Mark KelsonMark Kelson
Mark Kelson is a Melbourne born musician, best known for his work as a member of The Eternal and Cryptal Darkness .-Career:...
, Oneil Alexander (drums), Geoff Kloprogge (vocals, guitar) and Jade Von Nagy (bass) the band released a four track single, Descend into Thy Grave and shortly thereafter the debut album Endless Tears, which has recently been re-released for international distribution. An opening slot at the 1997 Metal for the Brain festival raised awareness of the band somewhat, and much of 1998 was spent working on new material. Former Paramaecium
Paramaecium
Paramaecium was an Australian death/doom metal band formed in 1991. There is use of instrumentation like flutes, cellos and violins on some albums. Paramaecium is one of the few doom metal bands that focus on Christian lyrical themes and Christian concepts...
guitarist Chris Burton replaced Kloprogge in 1997 and after some time as a temporary member, Luke Wong finally joined as full time bassist mid-1998. Around the same time the band started working with ex-My Dying Bride
My Dying Bride
My Dying Bride are an English doom metal band formed in 1990. To date, My Dying Bride have released eleven full-length studio albums, three EPs, one demo, one box set, four compilation albums, one live album, and one live CD/DVD release. The band released their tenth studio album, For Lies I Sire,...
keyboards player Martin Powell
Martin Powell
Martin Powell is an English musician. In 1991, Powell auditioned for the position of bass-playing in the band My Dying Bride, but was turned down as the band had just filled the position...
, who came to Australia to join the band and record "They Whispered You Had Risen, which displays a more Gothic character than earlier work. Cryptal Darkness had plans to tour Europe in late 2000, but this seems to have not occurred. Kelson has also featured in the Paramaecium line-up and Alexander played drums for Vomitorial Corpulence; both were also members of Desolate Eternity. In early 2003 the band split up and Kelson and Burton formed The Eternal. Kelson is also involved with InSomnius Dei with fellow Cryptal Darkness alumni, Terry Vainoras.
Last lineup
- Mark KelsonMark KelsonMark Kelson is a Melbourne born musician, best known for his work as a member of The Eternal and Cryptal Darkness .-Career:...
(Guitars/Vocals) - Chris Burton (Guitar)
- Oneil Alexander (Drums)
- Luke Wong (Bass)
- Sean Hinds (Keys)
Former members
- Martin PowellMartin PowellMartin Powell is an English musician. In 1991, Powell auditioned for the position of bass-playing in the band My Dying Bride, but was turned down as the band had just filled the position...
(violin) - Terry Vainoras (keyboards)
- Geoff Kloprogge (guitar/vocals)
- Jade Von Nagy (Bass)
- Paul Venables (Bass)
Discography
- Chamber of Gore (EP) (Independent Release)
- Endless Tears (1996/Obscure)
- "Descend Into Thy Grave" (Single) (1996/Obscure)
- The Coldest Winter (EP) (1999/Icon)
- They Whispered You Had Risen (1999/Icon)
- Chapter II - The Fallen (2000/Icon)