Death metal fans, get ready— Matt McGachy of Cryptopsy tore into an exclusive interview on The Zach Moonshine Show at Metal Devastation Radio, giving listeners a front-row seat to the past, present, and future of one of death metal’s most extreme bands.
From the crushing new album An Insatiable Violence to the upcoming 2026 Decibel Magazine Tour, Matt delivered insight, humor, and exclusives that fans won’t want to miss.
Reflecting on the past year, Matt said: “Our European tour with 200 Stab Wounds and Fury and Corpse Pile celebrating the 30th anniversary of None So Vile —31 shows in 31 days, 15 sold out—was insane. Death metal is alive and thriving. It’s nonstop energy, everywhere we go.”
Highlights included back-to-back shows in Tokyo, long-awaited performances in Australia, and crushing U.S. dates with Nile . Matt emphasized how fan energy fuels the band: “Every show is a gift. After everything that’s happened in the past few years, I try to appreciate every moment, every fan, and every stage. That’s what keeps us going.”
Cryptopsy isn’t just living in their legacy. Landing a second cover with Decibel Magazine in under a year proves the band remains vital in extreme metal.
“Decibel has always been a beacon for extreme music. To be featured again shows that Cryptopsy is more than just a legacy band—we’re relevant, we’re still extreme, and we’re still evolving,” Matt said.
The band’s Juno Award nomination for An Insatiable Violence also underscores their impact. “Unlike the Grammys, the Junos actually recognize extreme metal. That’s huge for us,” he added.
Matt dropped an exclusive on the 2026 Decibel Tour: Cryptopsy is stepping up production like never before. A permanent lighting designer and a full visual stage experience will transform their shows.
“We want fans to leave saying, ‘What did I just witness?’” Matt said. While they’ll honor None So Vile , the band is mixing in new material to create a balanced set that celebrates both legacy and current work.
“We are more than a legacy band. We respect the legacy, but we’re creating something alive and current,” he emphasized.
Matt also discussed fan interaction, technology at live shows, and the importance of all-ages concerts:
“These kids have the stamina to pit through an entire set, and it’s amazing to see the next generation of metalheads embracing the scene.”
He even shared a hilarious on-stage moment: grabbing a fan’s phone mid-song and screaming into it. “It turns a moment of distraction into a memory for life,” he said.
From celebrating 30 years of None So Vile to touring the U.S. and Canada, Cryptopsy is proving death metal isn’t just music—it’s an experience. Fans can catch them on the Decibel Tour and at the Metal and Beer Fest in Philly, complete with an exclusive craft beer collab from Atlanta.
“We want fans to have a sensory, unforgettable experience. That’s what the 2026 Decibel Tour is all about,” Matt promised.
Whether you’re a lifelong Cryptopsy fan or new to extreme metal, this interview is a masterclass in brutal riffs, relentless touring, and the human side of one of death metal’s most enduring bands. Grab your tickets, check out their merch, and prepare for a show that’s more than music—it’s a full-throttle assault on the senses.
The Full radio show is now available on Mixcloud:
Track List:
Battle Of The Bands Top Six Winners:
1 - HETSHEADS - Paganization - (259,394 votes)
2 - NIKOLA'S CAGE - Chopped Up Jesus - (164,058 votes)
3 - Hela - 4 Emerald Mirror - (14,707 votes)
4 - Mistress - Terrified eyes - (5,021 votes)
5 - Clingman - Started Easy - (4,672 votes)
6 - Resumption - Don't Come - (2,862 votes)
The Zach Moonshine Intro
7 - Ozzy Osbourne - Iron Man / Children Of The Grave (Live)
8 - Birthweak - Split Tongue Gospel
CRYPTOPSY - Interview featuring Until Theres Nothing Left/Dead Eyes Replete/Orgiastic Disembowelment
9 - Rob Zombie - F.T.W. 84
10 - Sepultura - The Place
11 - Beyond Creation - Reverence
12 - SPEEDPVSSY - NUCLEAR BITCH/Return Of Darkness And Evil (Bathory Cover)
13 - Element Of Fate - Warhorse | Fire Horse
14 - Burnt Witch - Bastard
15 - Flight Of Odin - The Ravens Eyes
16 - Gravemass - This Is The Way
17 - The Prodigal Son - Silence Of Kaos
18 - Battlegrave - Bonesaw
19 - My Dark Fate - Paint It, Black
20 - Deep6 - Lights Off
21 - Pale Alison - FAKE
22 - Fahrenheit Paradox - Time
The interview segment is also available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple etc
https://www.decibelmagazine.com/events/tour/
Super massive shout out and thanks to the 142,637 metal maniacs that tuned in live to the mayhem Friday night!
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