Cryptic Tales was founded in 1989 by Piotr Kopko (guitar, vocals) and Jaroslaw Maciuszek (drums). Then Dariusz Gibalewicz (guitar) and Witold Zawdzki (bass) joined the band. After two years of rehearsing the band decided to record their first demo tape "The Sign Of The Southern Cross" (1991). This tape was appreciated in Polish underground metal. In 1993 the first official record "Anathema" was released by Carnage Rec. At that time it was claimed by many reviewers to be one of the best and the most original death metal productions in Poland.
These are photos from concerts where Cryptic Tales played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
Cryptic Tales Nov 19, 1992 Kristiansand, Norway Uploaded by Jarle Lindeland
Manitou / Cryptic Tales / Salem's Lot / Immortality Apr 4, 1992 Kristiansand, Norway Uploaded by Jarle Lindeland
Equinox / Cryptic Tales Feb 22, 1991 Trondheim, Trøndelag, Norway Uploaded by Jarle Lindeland
Cryptic Tales / Salem's Lot May 22, 1990 Kristiansand, Norway Uploaded by Jarle Lindeland
LO Rock 1990 (NM I Rock 1990. Date & place moved) Apr 6, 1990 Kristiansand, Norway Uploaded by Jarle Lindeland
