Former vocalist of CRYPTOSPY and visual artist, Martin Lacroix, has passed away.
Lacroix was the frontman for CRYPTOPSY from 2001 to 2003 and was part of the 2003 live album None So Live. Moreover, Lacroix led SEROCS from 2014 to 2015 and ENMITY from 2023 until his passing.
Apart from his musical endeavors, Lacroix also made artistic contributions, creating artwork and logos for bands such as AUGURY, BEYOND CREATION, CRYPTOPSY, and GORGUTS.
CRYPTOPSY wrote on their social media: “Farewell to Martin Lacroix, a formidable presence in CRYPTOPSY. His brutal vocals, artistic prowess, and his warmth as a human will be dearly missed. Our thoughts are with his loved ones during this difficult time.”
GORGUTS also wrote wrote in a separate statement: “It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our dear friend [Martin Lacroix]. Martin was not only a gifted artist but also a close companion of Luc, residing nearby in Sherbrooke. Lacroix, a dedicated GORGUTS fan, crafted the HarpSkull design for our shirts and later contributed to the entire artwork of Colored Sands (2013) on Season of Mist and some pieces for …And Then Comes Lividity: A Demo Anthology (2014) on War on Music Records. The scene has lost a precious gem, and he will always be remembered. RIP, Brother.”
Reeder, the visionary behind Metal Addicts, has transformed his lifelong passion for metal into a thriving online community for metal aficionados. As a fervent devotee of black metal, Reeder is captivated by its dark, atmospheric, and often unorthodox soundscapes.