Cryptic Matter
Original band from Baltimore. Exotic Groove Metal - Cryptic Matter is the cross-pollination of Steve’s metal guitarwork with Justin’s funk-rock drumming resulted in Cryptic Matter’s unique sound, “Exotic Groove Metal,” characterized by heavy guitar riffs/solos written in exotic scales, sitar simulators, Middle-Eastern drones, and hypnotic bellydancing-like drum beats. Meanwhile, Adam weaves funky/groovy bass lines underneath Devin’s screamo/melodic vocal attack.
Description
We dub our genre "Exotic Groove Metal." Traces of old-school metal, funk, world-beat, hip-hop, alternative, screamo, dance, jamband, jazz, and progressive can be found in our music.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Cryptic Matter formed in December 2011. Former members of the VG cover band, Ice Cap Assault.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
We play live all the time around the Baltimore area.
Your musical influences
Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow, Daft Punk, Stone Temple Pilots, Public Enemy, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Papa Roach, Nirvana, Thrice, Michael Jackson, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, DJ Shadow, Asking Alexandria, The Mars Volta, Atash, Pieces of East, Dio, Santana, Del the Funky Homosapien , Sage Francis, Aesop Rock, Atmosphere, Brother Ali, Harold George Belafonte, Jr., Sussana Hoffs, Debbi Peterson, Vicki Peterson, Cynthia Ann Stephanie Lauper, Madonna Louise Ciccone, Bette Midler, Whitney Elizabeth Houston, Michael Joseph Jackson
What equipment do you use?
4 piece band. Drums, Guitar, Bass, Vocals.
