Cryptopsy Unleashes 30-Year Vengeance: A Death Metal Dynasty Rises Again

Cryptopsy, the Canadian death metal pioneers known for their technical prowess and relentless aggression, has announced a major European and UK tour in 2026 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of their landmark 1996 album, None So Vile. The tour, dubbed “All So Vile,” will feature performances of classic material from the influential album alongside new songs from their most recent release, An Insatiable Violence [1]. The tour is scheduled to begin on January 15, 2026, in Hannover, Germany, and will span over 30 dates across Europe and the UK, concluding on February 15 in Paris, France [2].

None So Vile is widely regarded as a foundational work in the technical death metal genre, celebrated for its intricate song structures, breakneck tempos, and the formidable vocal delivery of former frontman Lord Worm. The band has acknowledged the album’s profound influence on their career and the broader death metal scene, stating that it helped shape the landscape of modern death metal and inspired their latest work [2]. The anniversary tour coincides with Cryptopsy’s continued artistic output and renewed recognition in the industry, including their first Juno Award win in 2024 for “Metal/Hard Music Album Of The Year” for As Gomorrah Burns [1].

The band’s latest album, An Insatiable Violence, released in June 2025 via Season of Mist, has been met with critical acclaim. The album showcases the band’s continued mastery of extreme metal, featuring some of the fastest and most technically complex passages in their discography. Drummer Flo Mounier, the band’s founding member and primary songwriter, delivers gravity-defying blasts that anchor the record’s frenetic energy. The album also demonstrates a balance between intensity and restraint, with well-placed breaks that amplify the impact of its most aggressive moments [1].

Cryptopsy’s live performances have always been a testament to their technical proficiency and unrelenting intensity. The band will be joined on the “All So Vile” tour by supporting acts 200 Stab Wounds, Inferi, and Corpse Pile. These artists, each rooted in the extreme metal scene, bring their own distinct styles to complement Cryptopsy’s sonic assault. The band has expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating that the lineup reflects their appreciation for the current death metal landscape [2].

Tickets for the 2026 European and UK tour will go on sale on August 27 at 11 a.m. CEST / 10 a.m. BRST. Fans can look forward to an immersive experience that honors the band’s three-decade-long legacy while showcasing their continued evolution in the genre. The tour follows a series of international performances in 2025, including stops in Asia, Australia, and New Zealand [2].

The tour announcement reflects a broader trend in the extreme metal community, where legacy acts are finding renewed relevance by blending nostalgia with innovation. Cryptopsy’s ability to maintain their artistic momentum while celebrating past achievements underscores their status as one of the most enduring and influential bands in technical death metal [1].

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[1] Cryptopsy “All So Vile” European Tour 2026 (https://loadedradio.com/cryptopsy-none-so-vile-30-year-tour/)

[2] Cryptopsy Announces Winter 2026 European & UK Tour (https://grande-rock.com/news/cryptopsy-announces-winter-2026-european-uk-tour/)