Following their acclaimed “Bionic Swarm” debut album (2021) and the EP “The Silent Call” (2023), Dutch futuristic metallers Cryptosis return with a mighty, awe-inspiring sophomore studio album entitled “Celestial Death”, set for worldwide release on March 7th, 2025, via Century Media Records.
As the first example of the intense material available on “Celestial Death” a first single entitled “Faceless Matter” has been made available today across digital platforms and is also accompanied by a video produced by the film production company F/53, available to view below.
Cryptosis comments about the track:
“With ‘Faceless Matter’, we’re opening the new album ‘Celestial Death’. The song dives into a future where individuality fades, and people become part of one collective mind, haunted by the loss of self. This track brings a darker, heavier, and more symphonic sound. Welcome to the new era of Cryptosis”.
Watch the official video for “Faceless Matter” below.
Cryptosis checked in with the following comment about “Celestial Death”:
“We’re excited to announce our new album! A sonic journey that pushes all boundaries of everything we created before. This album represents our evolution – an exploration of darkness that’s both vast and cinematic. ‘Celestial Death’ pulls you into a haunting atmosphere with relentless heaviness. Each track digs deeper into the enigma of existence, decay and fragile hope. ‘Celestial Death’ is our darkest vision yet – a soundtrack to the chaotic world we live in. It’s heavier, bolder, and still very much Cryptosis. We can’t wait for you to experience it, and join us in this new chapter. Prepare to ascend. The ‘Celestial Death’ awaits”!
Recorded by Olaf Skoreng at Tom Meier and Studio Moon Music between April and August 2024, mixed by Fredrik Folkare at Chrome Studios (Unleashed, Necrophobic, Hellbutcher) in Sweden and finally mastered by Tony Lindgren at Fascination Studios (Arch Enemy, Borknagar, Amorphis) in Sweden too, “Celestial Death” once more comes with artwork by Eliran Kantor (Kreator, Testament, My Dying Bride) and showcases the group on a darker, heavier, more melodic and extremely cinematic journey across its 11 tracks / 42 minutes of playing time.
“Celestial Death” will be available in the following formats:
• CD Digipak Limited Edition (first pressing only)
• Gatefold LP on 180g black vinyl (unlimited copies)
• Gatefold LP on 180g deep blood red vinyl (limited to 300 copies)
• Digital
Pre-order & pre-save “Celestial Death” here.
Tracklist:
1. Prologue – Awakening
2. Faceless Matter
3. Static Horizon
4. The Silent Call (Version 2024)
5. Ascending
6. Motionless Balance
7. Reign of Infinite
8. Absent Presence
9. In Between Realities
10. Cryptosphere
11. Coda – Wander Into the Light
In other news, Cryptosis has recently been announced as part of a European tour with British Thrashers Onslaught, who are celebrating the 40th Anniversary of their classic “Power From Hell” album. Check all already confirmed upcoming Cryptosis dates – including an album release show in Enschede, The Netherlands on March 29th.
European Tour Dates 2025:
29.05.2025 Oldenburg (Germany) @ MTS
31.05.2025 Essen (Germany) @ Turock
01.06.2025 Diest (Belgium) @ Hell
03.06.2025 Dijon (France) @ La Vapeur
04.06.2025 Milano (Italy) @ Slaughter Club
05.06.2025 Bologna (Italy) @ Alchemica
06.06.2025 Graz (Austria) @ Explosiv
08.06.2025 Salzburg (Austria) @ Rockhouse
10.06.2025 Stuttgart (Germany) @ Der Schwarze Keiler
12.06.2025 Leipzig (Germany) @ Hellraiser
14.06.2025 Selb (Germany) @ Rockclub Nordbayern
European Live Shows 2025:
29.03.2025 Enschede (The Netherlands) @ Metropool (Album release show)
10.05.2025 Eibergen (The Netherlands) @ Achterhoeks Metalfest
30.05.2025 Hoogeveen (The Netherlands) @ Graveland Festival
07.06.2025 Steyr (Austria) @ Röda
06.09.2025 Dronten (The Netherlands) @ Dronten MetalFest
Many more dates to be announced soon…
Line-up:
Laurens Houvast – Vocals, Guitars
Marco Prij – Drums
Frank te Riet – Bass, Mellotron, Synths, Backing vocals
Weblinks:
cryptosis.net
www.facebook.com/CryptosisNL
