Cryptopsy, a Canadian death metal band from Montreal, Quebec, was formed in 1988
by Mike Atkin on drums, Steve Thibault on guitar, and Dan Greening (later known
as Lord Worm) on vocals. Initially named Necrosis, the group released several
demos before changing their name to Cryptopsy in 1992. Their first album,
Blasphemy Made Flesh, was released in 1994 under Invasion Records, marking a
significant breakthrough for the band. The album garnered attention within the
death metal underground and led to tours and label changes, including a stint
with Displeased Records. In 1998, Crypt...