Cryptal Darkness
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1993 in Melbourne, Australia |
| Defunct | 2002 |
| Headquarters | Melbourne , Australia |
| Products | Doom metal music |
Cryptal Darkness was a doom metal ensemble originating from Melbourne, Australia, including members such as Mark Kelson, who later joined The Eternal and InSomnius Dei. The band also briefly featured Martin Powell, formerly associated with My Dying Bride and Cradle of Filth.
History
Initially formed as a grindcore and death metal group, Cryptal Darkness eventually shifted their musical style toward doom metal. The lineup consisting of Mark Kelson, Oneil Alexander on drums, Geoff Kloprogge handling vocals and guitar, along with Jade Von Nagy on bass, debuted with the four-track single Descend into Thy Grave. This was followed by their first full-length album Endless Tears, which subsequently saw an international re-release. Their performance at the 1997 Metal for the Brain festival significantly enhanced their visibility. That same year, Chris Burton, previously of Paramaecium, took over guitar duties from Kloprogge, while Luke Wong became the permanent bassist in 1998. Around this period, former My Dying Bride keyboardist Martin Powell joined to contribute on the album They Whispered You Had Risen, which incorporated a stronger Gothic influence. Although plans were made for a European tour in 2000, it never came to fruition. Concurrently, Kelson was involved with Paramaecium, and Alexander played drums for Vomitorial Corpulence; both were also part of Desolate Eternity. The group dissolved in early 2003, after which Kelson and Burton established The Eternal. Additionally, Kelson collaborates with former Cryptal Darkness member Terry Vainoras in the project InSomnius Dei.
Members
- Final Lineup
- Mark Kelson – guitars (1995–2002), lead vocals (1996–2002), keyboards (1996) (ex-Paramaecium)
- Chris Burton – guitar (1997–2002) (ex-Paramaecium)
- Oneil Alexander – drums (1993–2002) (ex-Vomitorial Corpulence, ex-Vomoth)
- Luke Wong – bass (1996–2002)
- Sean Hinds – keyboards (2000–2002)
- Previous Members
- Martin Powell – violin, keyboards (1999–2000) (ex-My Dying Bride, ex-Cradle of Filth)
- Terry Vainoras – keyboards (1997)
- Geoff Kloprogge – guitar, vocals (1993–1996)
- Jade Von Nagy – bass (1996)
- Paul Venables – bass (1993–1996)
- Timeline
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Discography
- Chamber of Gore (EP) (Self-Released)
- 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)