Effective period / Period of releases: 1998

Members: Cliff Young (2), Nathan Pilch, Grant Martin, David Allen (16), Greg McKinnon (2)

Crypt are a five piece death metal band from Brisbane, formed in 1990 by Nathan and original bass player Steven. After numerous changes, the line-up was solidified in early '94 with Dave on bass, Alan on drums and grant handling the vocals.
The band play fast brutal death metal in the style of Cannibal Corpse and Malevolent Creation, which they describe as being "Disgusting Zombie Metal". Crypt cite bands such as Autopsy, Morbid Angel, Immortal, Dark Throne, Slayer and Deicide as influences.
In mid-1994, Crypt spent two days recording and mixing their first demo entitled Excruciating Agony. The release was followed by steady gigging, which included a noted appearance at the Brisbane MetalFest in September '94 alongside Deceptive Creation (now Gorgon), Vile, Frenzy, Nailcage and Dhatura Orchestra.