Psycroptic Bio

Without an alignment to a particular style, scene or sound, Psycroptic incorporate many elements of music to capture a sound that is uniquely their own. With work completed on their 3rd album Symbols of failure, and with extensive international touring to follow, the Tasmanian quartet are beginning to make their mark on the worldwide metal community.
Formed in Hobart, Tasmania in 1999 with members Joe Haley (Guitars), Cameron Grant (Bass), Matthew Chalk (Vocals), and David Haley (Drums), Psycroptic wrote intensively for the months following their formation, crafting the material for the debut album The Isle of Disenchantment. This album was self released in January 2001 to overwhelming response from the metal underground which helped spread the Psycroptic name all around the world. In support of this release shows around Australia were played across Australia, earning themselves many new fans.

Much was quiet on the live front in 2002, due to the decision to work hard on material for the second album The scepter of the ancients. Recording started late in 2002, with the final touches being added in early 2003. Again self financed, a suitable international licensing agreement was reached with US label Unique Leader which allowed many new people to hear Psycroptic for the first time.

Extensive touring around Australia was undertaken is support of the album, which included the national support slot for Incantation as well as appearances on well known metal fests such as Bloodlust and Metal for the Brain.

New material began to take shape throughout early 2004, as well as touring with label mates Deeds of Flesh across Australia in July. Following this tour a 23 date European tour was undertaken with Dismember exposing the band to many new fans. Unexpectedly original vocalist Matthew chose not to tour, which meant searching for a fill in at short notice. Jason Peppiatt rose to the task, perfecting 8 songs in a short amount of time proving he was a talented and dedicated musician.

Following the European tour, several shows were played with Matthew returning on vocals. However, ongoing disharmony and tensions resulted in the rest of the band asking Matthew to leave in March 2005. In April 2005, Jason was asked to join Psycroptic. Jason beyond proved himself as a vocalist to enthusiastic Australian audiences when the band toured with Hate Eternal on their June Australian tour.

With Symbols of Failure released in February 2006, and Psycroptic have already completed an Australian nation tour and 2 european tours in support of the album, with some of metals biggest names: Cannibal Corpse, Nile, Kataklsm and Behemoth. 2007 will see the band tour europe with Deicide in Jan 2007 and make their debut US performance at the Maryland Deathfest.