bigger version of the cover, and new track

[cagedbychrist]

http://press.centurymedia.de/public_upload/jpg/medium/1124144989.jpg

And this new track of century medias website, called the The Pestilence That Walketh in the Darkness . It's pretty melodic for Cryptopsy, but I like it.

http://mp3.centurymedia.com/cryptopsy_thepestilence.mp3

[Luke]

Wtf?? Is that Poison The Well. I wanna hear Cryptopsy. Sorry this is extremely disappointing. Has to be a joke.

[Alpha~Omega]

Thx, but the cover will defenatilly not be my favorite Cryptopsy Cover.

[Alpha~Omega]

Oh hearing the track now , doesn't sound like Cryptopsy. Sounds more like metalcore stuff. Seems not to be a Cryptopsy. On the band page was no mp3 link.

[Cloaca]

I'm not worried just yet... I thought the riff at 1:30 was pretty sick. This is probably one of those one-off tracks that Century Media released because they thought it would have the most appeal.

We'll see though.

[cagedbychrist]

I'm not worried just yet... I thought the riff at 1:30 was pretty sick. This is probably one of those one-off tracks that Century Media released because they thought it would have the most appeal.

We'll see though.

Yeah thats what I was thinking. Trying to get some new listeners into Cryptopsy.

[self mutilated]

god dammit... o-well my imagination kills most cover art trust me guys when my cd comes out it will be some sick shit that matches the music/vocals... and god that intro sucks bad...

[Divine Morbidity]

........ I dont know what to say...... Im the biggest cryptopsy fan you can possibly image, my favorite band of all time......but that song....god......the disappointment Im feeling right now is impossible to put into words. I can only hope that song does not represent the rest of the album.

I like the cover art though.

[self mutilated]

me too bro, i am the biggest worm fan and i'm shocked by this song the vocals don't even sound like lord.. i'm also a huge fan of their guitar playing and i was let down there.

[scum]

that song is eh, but keeping the cadaver dogs busy fucking owns

[RilontskY]

This song is the most bizarre track on the album and is in no way representative of the rest of the cd. Yes, I have heard the whole thing.

[halfdeadhippo]

I sort of like it, throwing all preconceived ideas aside. The first part has a kind of Opeth feel to it. The spoken part is a psalm from the Bible, which explains why it's spoken. The harsher vocals not sounding like the Worm style was explained a long time ago in an interview with Worm, in which he stated that he was going to find a middle ground between his old style and DiSalvo's. So I'm assuming this is the result. Finally, to all you people who think that the album's going to suck now, go find the pre-production copy of "Carrionshine" and get optimistic again.

[suffocator]

i like it. This is probably not the final version, some kind of rough mix. But i like it. The intro sounds good and i like the melody
can't wait to hear the whole thing

[self mutilated]

i like carrionshine i think the vocals/drums/guitar parts are badass.. i going to see the band on september 30 for the 2nd time, they are one of my fav. old deathmetal bands, but i can't lie i don't like that song... if lord would have done some crazy low vioce with the into it would have been cool

[JohnnyJihad]

How many times do they have to say it guys? THIS IS A CONCEPT ALBUM.

Did none of you read the interviews?

With that said, It's a good song, and not only will it grow on me, but i'm 100% sure that the rest of the album is far more metal in nature.

... As for Worm's vocals, you know.. I DO like Mike Disalvo's style.. but I don't think him merging the two together is a good idea, people liked Worm's style as well, and trying to mix his with another just waters his sound down into something that isn't very appealing to either crowd.

[younguitarist]

hmm I dig this song.

[Day_Before_Dawn]

It's an interesting song, definitly not in the usual vein of Cryptopsy. The vocals sound almost black metal to me, which isn't a bad thing but certainly not what I was expecting.
If this is the only song on the album which has this sort of sound then I think it's a good thing, because it does show a bit of experimentation. But if this was the album's sound, then i guess quite a lot of people would be dissapointed

[post_scriptum]

This song is the most bizarre track on the album and is in no way representative of the rest of the cd. Yes, I have heard the whole thing.
Let's hope so

[Divine Morbidity]

Ive been listening to it all day, and it has really grown on me.

[seedsofthesuffering]

Not really Cryptopsy is it... -m- some good parts but sounded like emo band or something at times... :emot-ques
I'm not surprised some of the album will be very simplistic metal like this, apparantly one of the reasons LW left in the first place was because of the technical direction WS went. I'll buy the album still, but this song is not my cup of tea really.
:dj:

[JohnnyJihad]

I just got my hands on "keeping the cadaver dogs busy" ... it's fucking excellent..

Though I'm sorry to dissapoint you, but LW just doesn't go low with his vocals... at all.

[andy9279]

i admit i dont like the beginning (first minute or so), just doesnt sound like cryptopsy, but after that i like it pretty good. True, its much more melodic than most Cryptopsy, but if its the only melodic track on the album it might be a decent contrast...blast beat at 1:50 kicks much ass :)

[Reincremation]

This song is the most bizarre track on the album and is in no way representative of the rest of the cd. Yes, I have heard the whole thing.


above statement echoed my me.

[Divine Morbidity]

Even though it may not be representative of the entire album, Im really digging the experimentation. Do the other tracks take a stab at bold feats of experimentation as well?

Oh, over the course of the day I have gone from hating the song to loving it, odd how that works.

[humancorpse]

The part from around 1:00 to 2:10 is very cool, but the rest of the song is kinda strange. Not really bad, but very different from what i expected.

[Tyler Durden]

You can tell this track was musically written by Alex - it reeks of that simplistic 'Nevermore' writing style he's never quite managed to shake off. I was really hoping he had counted full circle and understood what was musically expected from Cryptopsy, unfortunately not. Shite composing aside... the mix and production sound terrible...

I really hope this is just the bands token 'one off - shit song' from the album, (which is forgivable of any band), and that the rest are up to standard.

I don't like to fully judge an album when I've only heard one song from it, so I'll wait until I've heard the full thing at least 10 times. I have to admit though... this song has really got me worried for what the rest of the album is gonna sound like....

[Rungledunk]

i dunno i wasn't disappointed, i just think that the whole "melodic" approach came off badly. there are a lot of sour/off notes in that sequence. if it was written by alex, tsk tsk! bad boy!

[Essence of the Beast]

I happen to like this song alot...and im a HUGE fan of the ultra brutal style of death metal. That said, I think the song is well done and after the "atmospheric" opening totally busts out into the death/grind fest one would expect from cryptopy. And why all the complaints about Worm? No, he doesnt sound like he did on NSV...no he isnt inhumanly deep. So what? He still sounds pretty incomprehensible and psychotic and very much akin to how he did on BMF...which is one of the coolest vocal performances ever. Im fuckin psyched to see them this month and pick up the disc in october.

[self mutilated]

the piont is if you bring back worm let him be himself.. if you can or can't tell what he's saying.. the vocals are just another intrument... i will say his vocals are good i just miss the old days

[born_to_lose]

Wow that cover art is so fucking shit! Looks like an emo kid made it... I can just imagine that guy holding the flag muttering "omg teh angst!!1"

I might listen to the track later, when/if I can be bothered (not so keen after all this negative feedback... but if its as bad as the artwork, it can wait..)

[cagedbychrist]

I actually kind of like the cover, looks sort of like Medeival Europe, the dude has some pauldrons on him too. I dunno, different but looks kinda cool.

[Mol]

Shit... I'm a Cryptopsy fan but this track dissapointed me. This is not what I expected. Sound pretty shitty imo. Nonetheless, I'll get this album and give it couple of spins. Hope rest of the tracks is way better...

[dead_and_dripping]

Well much like everyone here I was a bit disappointed the first time I heard Pestilence, but after a few listens it has grown on me and now I like it alot.

I've also heard Cadaver Dogs and for those that have some doubt on this album there's no need to worry, this song opens with a funky jazz tune and then unleashes pure Cryptopsy mayhem for the next 6 minutes. I'm sure Pestilence is just a one off song and even for a one off it's still pretty sick.

[Terrifyer]

Cryptopsy have never written a bad song... until now - beyond dissapointed with that. Can't imagine why Lord Worm (my fav ever vocalist) would change his style to that boring middle of the road sound, that melodic riff is so cheesy.... if this album is like this in any way at all im just gonna stick to the pre production of Carrionshine. At least it sounds like Cryptopsy.

Sorry guys, just have to be honest.

[flu boy]

could not get into the new song. hope the rest of the album is good..

[carrionshine]

at this point it seems to me this is the case with the greatest most progressive brutal band on the planet...R.I.P. cryptopsy...
The thruth is... THe band doesn't write music to please you, so if you dont like it it doesn't mean it doesn't exist anymore

You don't like it? stop complaining and carry on.

[suffocator]

at this point it seems to me this is the case with the greatest most progressive brutal band on the planet...R.I.P. cryptopsy...
lol, you're too much!!! almost brought tears to my eyes.
Dude stop complaining for one track, wait at least for the whole album

[flu boy]

lol, you're too much!!! almost brought tears to my eyes.
Dude stop complaining for one track, wait at least for the whole album

i won't buy it based on this track and there is no way to hear the rest of the album...

[cagedbychrist]

Listen to keeping the cadaver dogs busy bitch, and shutup

[carrionshine]

i won't buy it based on this track and there is no way to hear the rest of the album...
You know what? no one gives a shit....



sorry if I'm being a bit rough, I just can't stand people who complain like that. It's one thing to say "I dont like it", but its another one to complain and sound like an emo kid....

[flu boy]

carrionshine=loser

[flu boy]

Listen to keeping the cadaver dogs busy bitch, and shutup

how would i listen to it?...

[flu boy]

give me a link to a new song and i will check it out...

[flu boy]

You know what? no one gives a shit....



sorry if I'm being a bit rough, I just can't stand people who complain like that. It's one thing to say "I dont like it", but its another one to complain and sound like an emo kid....

…can't hand constructive criticism?

[cagedbychrist]

how would i listen to it?...bitch...

why dont you try looking for it or asking someone to send it to you before you cry

[cagedbychrist]

…can't hand constructive criticism?

Constructive criticism? You've heard one track, and apparently your "worst fears have been realized". How can you make that assumption from one track, thats not criticism, thats just being ignorant. Dont run your mouth until you hear the album, no one should.

[flu boy]

why dont you try looking for it or asking someone to send it to you before you cry

can you send it to me please...

[flu boy]

Constructive criticism? You've heard one track, and apparently your "worst fears have been realized". How can you make that assumption from one track, thats not criticism, thats just being ignorant. Dont run your mouth until you hear the album, no one should.

...well i guess no one should but i have... :emot-hug:

[flu boy]

cagedbychrist-have you heard it all?

[carrionshine]

…can't hand constructive criticism?
your first post sounded like someone who was about to cry...

I dont think it was construcive critism, just someone bashing cryptopsy because he doesn't like the only song he has heard (from OWN)

My point is, if you dont like it, get over it.

[cagedbychrist]

cagedbychrist-have you heard it all?

No, but I didnt make any comments criticizing how I think the entire record will sound, only about the songs i've heard. Im not going to make assumptions, and im not going to bitch about shit. The fact that Cryptopsy is one of my favorite bands, makes me wary, but still, one song will not ruin a record for me. And according to Lord Worm himself, that song wasn't going to originally be including on the cd, but it worked out "so well" where it was included. So, I trust that it will go well with the rest of the album.

[cagedbychrist]

Oh and fluboy, if no one sends you that other song, I will once I get off work in 30 minutes.

[flu boy]

your first post sounded like someone who was about to cry...

I dont think it was construcive critism, just someone bashing cryptopsy because he doesn't like the only song he has heard (from OWN)

My point is, if you dont like it, get over it.

ok-you are right. i should not judge the whole album on one song. have you heard the whole album? i will change my bone head post above...

[carrionshine]

ok-you are right. i should not judge the whole album on one song. have you heard the whole album?
no

[cagedbychrist]

but theres like three guys on this forum who have, they have made their views known already

[flu boy]

No, but I didnt make any comments criticizing how I think the entire record will sound, only about the songs i've heard. Im not going to make assumptions, and im not going to bitch about shit. The fact that Cryptopsy is one of my favorite bands, makes me wary, but still, one song will not ruin a record for me. And according to Lord Worm himself, that song wasn't going to originally be including on the cd, but it worked out "so well" where it was included. So, I trust that it will go well with the rest of the album.

sure good point...i'll wait till i hear the whole album......

[carrionshine]

sure good point...i'll wait till i hear the whole album......
good move

[Kitchens]

could someone send me cadaver dogs? Ive been searching soulseek w/ no luck...
jon@dctexas.net

[cagedbychrist]

yea, like in 20 minutes

[flu boy]

but theres like three guys on this forum who have, they have made their views known already

thanks. i will check it out...

[Divine Morbidity]

I wouldnt mind hearing "KTCDB" either. I havent been able to find it anywhere. I did manage to stop at the local record store today and have them order me a copy for the 18th.

[Reluctant Messiah]

if you don't mind, i'm interested in hearing KTCDB too, thanks.

[cagedbychrist]

all of you can instant message me and ill send it

[Fractal_Mortality]

Album's Leaked...

EDIT: After listening through the entire album, I must say it's quite good. "The Pestilence..." is definitely not the highlight of the album... In fact I dare say it's the worst real track to be found on it.

[Reincremation]

well, album is leaked, so i'm sure you'll all hear it soon unless you choose to wait for the release. i hear the band isn't too happy about this.

[Yertle4]

I haven't yet heard about a band that is happy their release got leaked quite a while before the release date (except maybe Darkthrone). It's almost inescapable these days.

[Lichtbringer]

I´ll wait.

[dead_and_dripping]

I'm gonna wait aswell I want the real thing.

[Terrifyer]

OKAY - TIME TO EAT MY WORDS lol!

I downloaded it...... its beyond amazing - Pestilence was a total red herring people. There is some unbelieveable parts, and Worms voice sounds as good as ever on tracks like "In The Kingdom..." Thank you Cryptopsy, can't wait for the release to get my hands on the booklet and get right into it properly now.

This album may very well become my favourite actually.

[carrionshine]

my guess is...

because the album has leaked more than a month before the release date, they'll probably cahnge the actual release date.

And, as I did with the latest Dream Theater release, I'll be among the few who chose to respect the bands will and not download the album

[Zeptoplix]

i wonder if someone in the Cryptopsy camp leaked it, because of how many people were pissed about the sample track provided by Century Media.

Death Metal fans aren't like your average download mp3's never by cd's kind of people..

[carrionshine]

i wonder if someone in the Cryptopsy camp leaked it, because of how many people were pissed about the sample track provided by Century Media.



Like usual it must be someone at the CD pressing factory who leaked it. Its so easy to just pick up a copy and put it on the net

[Divine Morbidity]

Like the above poster said, it is usually someone who works at the production facility, or some asshole who gets his hands on a promo copy.


Ill wait for the official release.

[DerFunkmeister]

Let's hope so

He's DEFINITELY right. Put it this way. Its track 9 of 11. By the time you reach this track you might be kind of glad of it. Angelskingarden is going to tear everyone's balls off and make the naysayers in here apologise.

[Divine Morbidity]

Where the hell are you people getting these songs?

[post_scriptum]

Well I don't think we'll say that

[Divine Morbidity]

Wow, Keeping the Cadaver dogs Busy is the SHIT! Im suprised there is no solo in it either, but the song rules. Any worries I had were quickly laid to rest.

[Reincremation]

some asshole who gets his hands on a promo copy.


this is the most likely culprit, i'd say. not that many places got promos at this early stage, but i guess some reviewer leaked his copy.

[cagedbychrist]

this cd is kickin my fuckin ass

[Crucified Coma]

Wait, a CD leaked online before it's release date?? Shocking!!

[Orkestra]

While I bow before Cryptopsy's mastery with regards to TDM (and in that case then; music)... I must hint at my agitation with suitable bulletin board fervour.
I am disappointed with the new track. However, while the writing style was exceptional in it's blend. I fear it is let down more so by the production than the limp-writsted chordal motif I was subjected to for a large proportion of the song: The guitar(s) seemed distant in the mix. If this is the case for the album I will be greatly disappointed, not by the band but by their producer.
The drums however, sound immense.
My verdict on Lord Worm's vocal performance (likewise with the entire band) cannot be made from one song, especially this one... as it is could be CM's pitch to the kiddies. If so that can only be a good thing. In my eyes at any rate. But his delivery still retains the energy and poise which I adored on the first 2 full-length outings.
As for the art work, I 'like' it.

[Wakeness]

I like the cover and the song.

[Essence of the Beast]

I listened to the Pestilence once...thought it was different, yes, but still actually thought it kicked much ass. AND I thought Worm's vox were sick. Ive heard nothing else from the album and dont plan to until oct. 18th. Will be seeing them on the first show of the upcoming tour though so I will post a a full report. One last thing: hearing that the new music, and LW's vocals especially, occasionally hearken back to the BMF days pleases more than anything ive heard since I found out suffo was reforming.

[TheNecropsY]

i kinda like the cover

reminds me of soul reaver

[In Vermis Veritas]

Hmmm, am very keen to hear the album now. I'll hang on till the release date. While I do like different styles of music (rock, classical, jazz, indie etc.) and am willing to be open mided, I can still put my foot down and say if I think something's shit and don't like it. Being drowned by a surplus of sup-par emo/hardcore bands here in South Africa, I've had lots of practice. Initial reports about "Pestilence" had me slightly worried but from what I've just read, I'm more excited than ever. Some of the best albums do take time to grow on you. These different flavours and styles will definitely make this a bold step for Cryptopsy, and I'm sure this risk will pay off handsomely.

... now, on the enjoyable-but-not-concerned-about-progression-in-the-slightest front, I'm going back to listening to Anal Blast's "Battered Bleeding Bitch." Yeah I know I only got it now, but better late than never! "Cunt To Throat," "Fuck Your Ass Dry" and "Face Down In Their Feces They Fester" demolish!

[a thousand deaths]

dude...you dont even want to listen to it trust me...if you think the album cover sucks...your going to get a heart attack after you listen to the new song..it sounds like a shit virsion of dark tranqullity

[a thousand deaths]

yeah...the new track sounds like that shit cradle of filth song ( her ghost in the fog) but with dark tranqullity vocals..major bubble fucker

[a thousand deaths]

it just sucks ass man

[RilontskY]

I just got my hands on "keeping the cadaver dogs busy" ... it's fucking excellent..

Though I'm sorry to dissapoint you, but LW just doesn't go low with his vocals... at all.

Yea he does go pretty low at times in the album like on the song The Curse of the Great.

[carrionshine]

i kinda like the cover

reminds me of soul reaver
are you necropsy from the old forum?

[carrionshine]

dude...you dont even want to listen to it trust me...if you think the album cover sucks...your going to get a heart attack after you listen to the new song..it sounds like a shit virsion of dark tranqullity
like alot of people said before...

if you don't like the new track, there's nothing we can do about it so stop complaining

[cagedbychrist]

like alot of people said before...

if you don't like the new track, there's nothing we can do about it so stop complaining

aka shut the fuck up and stop judging an entire album on one song

[scum]

everyone was saying the same shit about cephalic's last album based on one song, and needless to say, they were dead wrong

[The Kshatriya]

The new song fits in perfectly with the album once you have listened to it all the way through. NSV is still my favorite but this album is very very fucking good. I cant wait to get the cd.

[Unhallowed]

its just that song.
Its the only song like that.
The rest are brutal.

[self mutilated]

i got the cd, and it's amazing pure insanity it's one of the best this year

[SteeL_ToeD_DrunK]

I personally liked this song. It's different. I like hearing bands who throw out a song that sounds different from all their other shit and I bet it'll fit good on the new album. I can't believe how many posts I've read of people complaining about one little song.
"Oh dear, I heard one song off the new cd and the whole cd is gonna suck! It sounds different and Lord Worm doesn't sound exactly like he did 9 years ago. Boo hoo, I'm still in high school and my tampon string got tangled in my cunt hair".

[cagedbychrist]

Boo hoo, I'm still in high school and my tampon string go tangled in my cunt hair".