On a new episode of The Zach Moonshine Show, Matt McGachy, frontman of the legendary technical death metal band Cryptopsy, sits down for a no-holds-barred live interview that digs deep into the band’s ferocious new album, An Insatiable Violence – dropping June 20th via Season Of Mist – and the realities of modern life both on and off the stage.
As Cryptopsy continues to push the boundaries of extreme music after more than 30 years, Matt opens up about the conceptual direction behind their latest release — including themes of isolation, overstimulation, and mental strain brought on by the digital world. He speaks candidly about the album’s aggressive tone, the impact of social media on personal well-being, and how art can be a brutal but cathartic outlet.
Key highlights include:
– the creative process behind An Insatiable Violence and working with late artist Martin Lacroix
– the dark side of social media’s impact on mental health, from anxiety and comparison to community and connection
– Cryptopsy’s upcoming U.S. tour with Nile, The Last Ten Seconds Of Life, and Cognitive
– tips on staying grounded and mentally strong while navigating life in the spotlight and online
– stories from over three decades of redefining death metal’s most vile edges
The conversation ends with a powerful reflection on the importance of setting boundaries with digital platforms, highlighting both the toxicity and potential of online spaces. Matt encourages fans to engage thoughtfully — not just with music, but with each other — fostering resilience in a world of constant noise.
Cryptopsy have released a lyric video for “Dead Eyes Replete”, the third single from the band’s new album, An Insatiable Violence, out June 20 via Season Of Mist. Watch below:
The concept for An Insatiable Violence came to Cryptopsy’s vocalist Matt McGachy in a dream. It’s an allegory for our toxic relationship with social media, which Matt has experienced firsthand with his Vox & Hops podcast. In the dream, a person spends all day building a machine, only for it to torture them all through the night. As if that wasn’t twisted enough, they like it. In fact, they like being tortured so much that, come morning, they wake up rejuvenated, eager to tweak the machine until it runs perfectly in their mind.
Even though the band’s last album won the JUNO Award for Metal / Hard Music Album just a little more than a year ago, Cryptopsy weren’t content with reaping their rewards. Writing for An Insatiable Violence began in earnest last spring, while they were touring North America with Death To All. Working from the road was new for them. And while not without bumps, playing 140 shows over the past 15 months gave them a clear sense of direction once the time came to hit Donaldson’s studio.
“As Gomorrah Burns was a stepping stone for our new album”, McGachy says. “We took what we enjoyed about the last album and focused on expanding it for a live setting. We wanted this album to be more groovy so that people can really latch onto these songs when we play them live.”
With its headbanger of a chorus, first single “Until There’s Nothing Left” will no doubt fill the pit while Cryptopsy tours Europe with Decapitated. The band’s signature fishhook riff wriggles deep into the grooves in your brain beneath bat-like shrieks. “And as you now can clearly see / You’re totally mine”. Of course, the song wouldn’t represent peak Cryptopsy if it wasn’t filled with a more insidious message. Its sinister story of an online predator feeds into the album’s larger cautionary tale.
“An Insatiable Violence reflects our toxic relationship with social media”, explains McGachy, who’s been feeling the effects since starting his podcast Vox & Hops. “I’m trying to break the cycle, but on those days where I’m just doom scrolling, I get so depressed. The fallacy of Internet stardom is just a dopamine trap that crushes our spirits.”
Cryptopsy know not every brutal technical death metal band is on the upswing nine albums into their career. The cover art for An Insatiable Violence pays tribute to their late, great vocalist Martin Lacroix.
“Martin did None So Live, but he never really got to do a proper album”, the band says. “His art is amazing. The two pieces of his that we used for An Insatiable Violence are incredible. His family was super excited about it, too. We are honored to have him be an even bigger part of Cryptopsy’s lore.”
An Insatiable Violence comes out June 20 via Season Of Mist. Pre-order / pre-save the album here.
Tracklisting:
“The Nimis Adoration”
“Until There’s Nothing Left”
“Dead Eyes Replete”
“Fools Last Acclaim”
“The Art of Emptiness”
“Our Great Deception”
“Embrace the Nihility”
“Malicious Needs”
“Malicious Needs” video:
“Until There’s Nothing Left” video:
Nile recently announced a US tour with Cryptosy. Also appearing are Last Ten Second Of Life and Cognitive. Cryptopsy’s setlist for this tour will pull from the band’s latest albums while mixing in their revered classics.
Get tickets here.
The Underworld Awaits Tour USA 2025:
September
12 – Raleigh, NC – Chapel of Bones
13 – Philadelphia, PA – Underground Arts
14 – Leesburg, VA – Tally Ho
16 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Monarch
17 – Hampton, NH – Wally’s
18 – Hartford, CT – Webster Hall
19 – Lititz, PA – Mickey’s Black Box
20 – Clifton, NJ – Dingbatz
21 – Rochester, NY – Montage Music Hall
22 – Cleveland, OH – Mercury
24 – Detroit, MI – Sanctuary
25 – Hobart, IN – Hobart Art Theatre
26 – Madison, WI – The Annex
27 – Minneapolis, MN – Studio B at Skyway
28 – Belvidere, IL – Apollo Theater
29 – Sioux Falls, SD – Bigs Bar
October
1 – Billings, MT – Pub Station
3 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
4 – Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory
5 – Boise, ID – Knitting Factory
6 – Salt Lake City, UT – Urban Lounge
7 – Denver, CO – Oriental Theater
9 – Des Moines, IA – Wooly’s
10 – Chicago, IL – Reggie’s *
11 – Indianapolis, IN – Hi-Fi Annex *
* Last Ten Seconds Of Life do not appear on these dates
Cryptopsy lineup:
Flo Mounier – Drums
Matt McGachy – Vocals
Christian Donaldson – Guitar
Oli Pinard – Bass
(Photo – Maciej Pieloch)
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As Cryptopsy continues to push the boundaries of extreme music after more than 30 years, Matt opens up about the conceptual direction behind their latest release — including themes of isolation, overstimulation, and mental strain brought on by the digital world. He speaks candidly about the album’s aggressive tone, the impact of social media on personal well-being, and how art can be a brutal but cathartic outlet.
Key highlights include:
– the creative process behind An Insatiable Violence and working with late artist Martin Lacroix
– the dark side of social media’s impact on mental health, from anxiety and comparison to community and connection
– Cryptopsy’s upcoming U.S. tour with Nile, The Last Ten Seconds Of Life, and Cognitive
– tips on staying grounded and mentally strong while navigating life in the spotlight and online
– stories from over three decades of redefining death metal’s most vile edges
The conversation ends with a powerful reflection on the importance of setting boundaries with digital platforms, highlighting both the toxicity and potential of online spaces. Matt encourages fans to engage thoughtfully — not just with music, but with each other — fostering resilience in a world of constant noise.
Cryptopsy have released a lyric video for “Dead Eyes Replete”, the third single from the band’s new album, An Insatiable Violence, out June 20 via Season Of Mist. Watch below:
The concept for An Insatiable Violence came to Cryptopsy’s vocalist Matt McGachy in a dream. It’s an allegory for our toxic relationship with social media, which Matt has experienced firsthand with his Vox & Hops podcast. In the dream, a person spends all day building a machine, only for it to torture them all through the night. As if that wasn’t twisted enough, they like it. In fact, they like being tortured so much that, come morning, they wake up rejuvenated, eager to tweak the machine until it runs perfectly in their mind.
Even though the band’s last album won the JUNO Award for Metal / Hard Music Album just a little more than a year ago, Cryptopsy weren’t content with reaping their rewards. Writing for An Insatiable Violence began in earnest last spring, while they were touring North America with Death To All. Working from the road was new for them. And while not without bumps, playing 140 shows over the past 15 months gave them a clear sense of direction once the time came to hit Donaldson’s studio.
“As Gomorrah Burns was a stepping stone for our new album”, McGachy says. “We took what we enjoyed about the last album and focused on expanding it for a live setting. We wanted this album to be more groovy so that people can really latch onto these songs when we play them live.”
With its headbanger of a chorus, first single “Until There’s Nothing Left” will no doubt fill the pit while Cryptopsy tours Europe with Decapitated. The band’s signature fishhook riff wriggles deep into the grooves in your brain beneath bat-like shrieks. “And as you now can clearly see / You’re totally mine”. Of course, the song wouldn’t represent peak Cryptopsy if it wasn’t filled with a more insidious message. Its sinister story of an online predator feeds into the album’s larger cautionary tale.
“An Insatiable Violence reflects our toxic relationship with social media”, explains McGachy, who’s been feeling the effects since starting his podcast Vox & Hops. “I’m trying to break the cycle, but on those days where I’m just doom scrolling, I get so depressed. The fallacy of Internet stardom is just a dopamine trap that crushes our spirits.”
Cryptopsy know not every brutal technical death metal band is on the upswing nine albums into their career. The cover art for An Insatiable Violence pays tribute to their late, great vocalist Martin Lacroix.
“Martin did None So Live, but he never really got to do a proper album”, the band says. “His art is amazing. The two pieces of his that we used for An Insatiable Violence are incredible. His family was super excited about it, too. We are honored to have him be an even bigger part of Cryptopsy’s lore.”
An Insatiable Violence comes out June 20 via Season Of Mist. Pre-order / pre-save the album here.
Tracklisting:
“The Nimis Adoration”
“Until There’s Nothing Left”
“Dead Eyes Replete”
“Fools Last Acclaim”
“The Art of Emptiness”
“Our Great Deception”
“Embrace the Nihility”
“Malicious Needs”
“Malicious Needs” video:
“Until There’s Nothing Left” video:
Nile recently announced a US tour with Cryptosy. Also appearing are Last Ten Second Of Life and Cognitive. Cryptopsy’s setlist for this tour will pull from the band’s latest albums while mixing in their revered classics.
Get tickets here.
The Underworld Awaits Tour USA 2025:
September
12 – Raleigh, NC – Chapel of Bones
13 – Philadelphia, PA – Underground Arts
14 – Leesburg, VA – Tally Ho
16 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Monarch
17 – Hampton, NH – Wally’s
18 – Hartford, CT – Webster Hall
19 – Lititz, PA – Mickey’s Black Box
20 – Clifton, NJ – Dingbatz
21 – Rochester, NY – Montage Music Hall
22 – Cleveland, OH – Mercury
24 – Detroit, MI – Sanctuary
25 – Hobart, IN – Hobart Art Theatre
26 – Madison, WI – The Annex
27 – Minneapolis, MN – Studio B at Skyway
28 – Belvidere, IL – Apollo Theater
29 – Sioux Falls, SD – Bigs Bar
October
1 – Billings, MT – Pub Station
3 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
4 – Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory
5 – Boise, ID – Knitting Factory
6 – Salt Lake City, UT – Urban Lounge
7 – Denver, CO – Oriental Theater
9 – Des Moines, IA – Wooly’s
10 – Chicago, IL – Reggie’s *
11 – Indianapolis, IN – Hi-Fi Annex *
* Last Ten Seconds Of Life do not appear on these dates
Cryptopsy lineup:
Flo Mounier – Drums
Matt McGachy – Vocals
Christian Donaldson – Guitar
Oli Pinard – Bass
(Photo – Maciej Pieloch)
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