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Cryptopsy - Once Was Not

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"Once Was Not" is the fifth studio album by the Canadian technical death metal band Cryptopsy, released in 2005 through Century Media Records. This album marks the return of original vocalist Lord Worm, who had left the band following the release of "None So Vile" in 1996, and it subsequently became his final studio album with the group. Musically, it showcases the band's intense, complex technical proficiency, featuring erratic time signature changes, aggressive guitar work, and rapid blast beats.

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Why was Lord Worm's return on Once Was Not significant?

Once Was Not marked Lord Worm's first Cryptopsy studio album since None So Vile in 1996. It also became his final full-length album with the band.

How does Once Was Not sound compared with None So Vile?

Once Was Not retains Cryptopsy's technical drumming and violent tempo changes but uses a more fragmented, experimental structure. None So Vile is generally more direct and riff-centered, while the 2005 album emphasizes abrupt transitions and unusual vocal phrasing.

Who played guitar on Cryptopsy's Once Was Not?

Alex Auburn handled the album's main guitar work, while bassist Eric Langlois and drummer Flo Mounier remained central to the rhythm section. Former guitarist Jon Levasseur contributed to the short opening piece, Luminum.

Which songs are the main entry points on Once Was Not?

Adeste Infidelis, Carrionshine, and The Pestilence That Walketh in Darkness are prominent examples of the album's technical death metal approach. The record was released in 2005 through Century Media.

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