Where are you from and when did you get started?
Doug: Im originally from a place called Satans Kingdom in Vermont, look it up I’m not kidding its a real place. I moved to Rutland in 2016 and Pete was my roommate, we started jamming together and found the need for a drummer. We found Zach online and Im glad we snagged him before someone else did! So this line up of Crypitus started in May of 2016.
Pete: Crypitus is the sound of breaking bones! Doug and I started jamming together after being roommates and not being able to find musical projects. Originally I mistook Zach for another drummer friend of mine, but he turned out to be a perfect addition anyway.
Zach: I’m Zach. I’m from Mendon VT and I rock percussion for Crypitus. I started playing drums when my best friend died and left me his kit. I was like, shit, looks like I’m going to have to learn now.
Who are you and who does what in the band?
Doug: Im the Guitarist/Vocalist/Manager of Crypitus!
Pete: I’m Pete. I melt faces with some of the sickest guitar riffs ever written. I carry the rhythm end with Zach.
Zach: Im the percussionist for this act!
How would you best describe the sound?
Doug: I would describe it as a Thrashy Blackened Death Metal sound with a progressive twist.
Pete: We’re a fusion of death, thrash, and old school heavy metal with lots of extra bits of jazz sprinkled on top.
Zach: I think I would classify Crypitus as psychedelic thrash metal. We pull from a lot of influences. Crypitus is the sound of breaking bones.
Dream rock moment (real or not)?
Doug: I took my first stage dive in Maine this weekend, I intend to do more!
Pete: My dream moment would be hanging out backstage at a festival we’re playing at and seeing the guys from Mastodon just come up and chill with us and drink some beer.
Zach: I guess my dream moment would be our first headliner, at some stadium, with thousands and thousands of maniacs screaming for Crypitus. It’ll happen.
Still got day jobs?
Doug: Yes! I’m a Pharmacy Technician, been doing it since I was 18.
Pete: I work as a car detailer at a car dealership. It’s ironic because my car is fucking filthy.
Zach: Yeah, I work full time with autistic folks in their homes, helping them to live a mostly independent life.
Any regrets?
Doug: I try not to regret but there’s plenty of moments in my life that I would use the time differently. More productively I would say.
Pete: I regret being in a serious relationship in high school that kept me from jamming with people sooner.
Zach: Regrets? Yeah I’ve fucked up plenty in the past, but as soon as I’m done repairing myself, Crypitus goes worldwide. As far as Crypitus goes, I have no regrets. I couldn’t imagine a band to have so much in so little time.