Beginning life in 1996 as a guttural, Horror-obsessed Death/Grind band, CRYPTICUS has progressed to encompass experimental Horror soundtrack elements while remaining dedicated to Death Metal's heritage. Originally inspired by early-'90s Death & Grind acts such as BOLT THROWER, DECEASED, CELTIC FROST, CARCASS, DISMEMBER, & HYPOCRISY - CRYPTICUS was founded by musician/producer Patrick Bruss in 1996. The project became a duo once Norwegian Brynjar Helgetun (LIKLUKT, THE GROTESQUERY) joined on drums in 2009. Read more on Last.fm