Former Cryptopsy Vocalist Martin Lacroix Passes Away
Former Cryptopsy vocalist and visual artist Martin Lacroix has sadly passed away. The Canadian technical death metal outfit announced the devastating news on social media, expressing their deep sorrow and paying tribute to their former frontman.
“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.”
Martin Lacroix held the position of frontman for Cryptopsy from 2001 to 2003 and was also featured in their 2003 live album None So Live. Besides his time with Cryptopsy, Lacroix contributed his exceptional talents to bands such as Spasme and Serocs, and was a member of Enmity until his untimely passing. His artistic influence extended beyond his musical endeavors, as he was also known for creating designs, logos, and artwork for bands including Augury, Beyond Creation, Cryptopsy, and Gorguts.
Heartfelt Tributes Pour In
The news of Lacroix’s death has left a profound impact on the metal community, with bands and fellow musicians expressing their grief and sharing memories of their time with him.
Enmity, a band Lacroix was a part of, posted on social media:
“Sad news, we just lost our brother Martin Lacroix, Rest in Power Brother.”
Gorguts, deeply affected by Lacroix’s passing, shared their heartfelt tribute:
“It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our dear friend Martin Lacroix Art. 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.”
Our thoughts and condolences go out to Martin Lacroix’s family, friends, and all those who were fortunate enough to have known him during this difficult time.
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