Cryptic Slaughter was an influential Santa Monica, California-based hardcore punk band. They are cited as being one of the prime influences in the "crossover thrash" sound, a blending of hardcore with fast-core and political / social lyrics. Along with Dropdead, Intense Degree, Ripcord or Siege, they were instrumental in cementing the early fast-core sound which first emerged in the late '80s, and are cited by grindcore innovators Napalm Death as a major influence.
These are photos from concerts where Cryptic Slaughter played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
Napalm Death / Cryptic Slaughter / Final Conflict / Mortalis Jun 3, 2023 Pomona, California, United States Uploaded by Mjhudson81
Napalm Death / Cryptic Slaughter / Final Conflict / Mortalis Jun 3, 2023 Pomona, California, United States Uploaded by Jimmy 714
