Cruentis

Cruentis
Cruentis in 2021
Background information
OriginQuesnel, British Columbia, Canada
GenresProgressive metal,[1] Post-metal,[1] black metal,[1] unblack metal,[1] post-black metal,[1] Christian metal,[2] melodic metal,[2] melodic death metal,[2] death metal,[2] extreme metal[3]
Years active2012-present
LabelsNosral Recordings
Hagah Recordings
MembersJesse Dean
Tyler DeMerchant
Past membersMatt Sargent
Daniel Willsmore
WebsiteCruentis on Facebook

Cruentis is a progressive black metal band that originated out of Quesnel, British Columbia, Canada. The band began in 2012 with the lineup of Jesse Dean and Tyler DeMerchant.[2][4] The band was signed with Madison, Wisconsin-based label Nosral Recordings until the label's disbandment in 2019.[2][4][5]

History

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Cruentis began in 2012, between two friends Tyler DeMerchant on Vocals/Bass and Jesse Dean on Vocals/Guitars.[2] The band added on Matt Sargent on Lead Guitars shortly afterward.[2] The band, despite forming in 2012, remained musically silent until 2016. The band then recorded their debut album, Cold Stone, with the title track and "The Blood That Divides" being released as singles prior to the album's release.[6] Cold Stone was released independently.[1] Following the release of the album, they added Daniel Willsmore on drums, and recorded an EP, Dichotomy.[7] However, following the EP's release, both Sargent and Willsmore seemingly departed from the band, leaving only founding members DeMerchant and Dean left in the band. The band would continue on as a two-piece, as both understood how to perform drums.[6][8] In 2018, the band would sign with Nosral Recordings, home to bands such as Symphony of Heaven, Light Unseen, and Ascending King.[2][4] Following their signing with the label, the band released their sophomore album, Alpha & Omega, with a lyric video for the title track also being released.[8][9] The album received mixed to good reviews, with several sites giving a review rating of 7 or 8 out of 10.[3][10][11][12] Nosral Recordings has since been disbanded, and Cruentis remains unsigned thus far.[5] In December 2020, Cruentis signed with Hagah Recordings, a subsidiary of Rottweiler Records, joining the roster alongside Mangled Carpenter and Nosral alum INRI Immortal.[13]

Influences and style

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The band have claimed several melodic death metal and black metal influences, including Kalmah, Dimmu Borgir, Amon Amarth, and Opeth.[8] However, the band have been compared to Extol, Pantokrator, Not Beneath, At the Gates, World to Ashes, and In Flames, with comparisons of progressive metal, nu metal, doom metal, and hardcore punk.[3][10][11]

Members

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Current

  • Tyler DeMerchant - rhythm guitar, vocals (2012–present), lead guitar (2012, 2017–present)
  • Jesse Dean - vocals, bass (2012–present)

Former

  • Matt Sargent - lead guitar (2012-2018)
  • Daniel Willsmore - drums (2016-2018)

Timeline

Discography

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Studio albums[1]

  • Cold Stone (2016)
  • Alpha and Omega (2018)
  • Alpha and Omega (2021; remastered)

EPs[7]

  • Dichotomy (2017)

Singles

  • "Cold Stone" (2015)
  • "The Blood That Divides" (2015)
  • "Alpha and Omega" (2017)

Compilation appearances[14]

  • All Things Christian Extreme Metal Volume 1 (2016)

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Cruentis". Discogs. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i thrashboy (January 14, 2018). "Melodic Death Metal Band 'Cruentis' Signs with 'Nosral Recordings', New Album "Alpha and Omega" Coming Soon". The Metal Resource. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
  3. ^ a b c Moore, Bruce (April 27, 2018). "Cruentis - Alpha & Omega [Album Review]". Pure Grain Audio. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
  4. ^ a b c Beard, Mason (January 8, 2018). "Nosal Recordings signs their first band of 2018: Cruentis". The Metal Onslaught. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
  5. ^ a b "Nosral Recordings Calls It a Day". The Metal Onslaught. October 25, 2019. Retrieved April 17, 2020.
  6. ^ a b thrashboy (March 10, 2015). "Interview with Melodic Death Metal Band Cruentis". The Metal Resource. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
  7. ^ a b thrashboy (February 24, 2017). "Melodic Death Metal Band 'Cruentis' Releases "Dichotomy" EP". The Metal Resource. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
  8. ^ a b c thrashboy (April 7, 2018). "Cruentis, 'Alpha & Omega' - Exclusive Lyric Video Premiere". The Metal Resource. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
  9. ^ Spear (April 24, 2018). "This Toilet Tuesday (4/24/18)". The Toilet Ov Hell. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
  10. ^ a b Beard, Mace (May 15, 2018). "Review: Cruentis - Alpha & Omega". The Bearded Dragon Productions. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
  11. ^ a b Harp, Loyd (April 24, 2019). "Cruentis - Alpha and Omega". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
  12. ^ Jackson, John (April 28, 2018). "Cruentis = Alpha & Omega". The Metal Resource. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
  13. ^ Sullivan, Christian (December 18, 2020). "First Signings Revealed With Hagah Recordings". The Metal Onslaught Magazine. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  14. ^ MasterOfSin (July 8, 2016). "Cruentis". Encyclopedia Metallum. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
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