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Kryptan
12+ albums
black metalswedishSwedenmetalswedish black metal
about
Kryptan is an atmospheric black metal band from Avesta, Sweden. Founded in early 2020, right at the beginning of the global pandemic, Kryptan took shape to embody the passion for black metal that songwriter and guitarist Mattias "Kryptan" Norrman harboured for decades. A familiar face in the scene, Mattias, who is most recognized for playing guitar in October Tide and previously bass in Katatonia, has long sought to create his very own musical endeavour. Fans may be surprised to find the musician associated with a style of extreme metal other than death or doom, but Mattias reveals: "I never got to play black metal in a band before, and it was clear that if I was going to start my own band, it would be exactly that. Seeing how black metal has influenced and fascinated me all this time, the music wrote itself." As for the timing, he muses that it may have been the abundance of free time during the pandemic that finally pushed him to bring his ideas to life. Heavily inspired by the 90s era of Norwegian and Swedish black metal, life, and the crushing darkness of Swedish winters, he created captivating songs bursting with sinister energy and craftsmanship. Kryptan aim to take listeners back in time and celebrate a glorious musical legacy in a contemporary way. The band was initially completed by fellow October Tide member Alexander Högbom on vocals and Samuel Karlstrand of Wretched Fate on drums. Four songs for a first release were recorded with Mats Andersson at Glashuset St
