Former Cryptopsy Vocalist Martin Lacroix Has Passed Away

Some sad news coming out of the Canadian death metal scene, as ex-Cryptopsy vocalist and renowned visual artist Martin Lacroix has passed away.

Lacroix was the vocalist for Cryptopsy from 2001 to 2003 and was featured in the 2003 live album None So Live. Despite his short tenure in the band, the current Cryptopsy offered their condolences following the loss in a post on social media.

“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.”

In addition to his time with Cryptopsy, Lacroix also fronted Serocs between 2014 and 2015 and most recently Enmity from 2023 until his passing.

Outside of his musical efforts, Lacroix was well known for his visual artistry, having contributed artwork and logos for bands, including Augury, Beyond Creation, Cryptopsy, and Gorguts.

In addition to Cryptopsy’s send off, Gorguts also offered their condolences, calling Lacroix a “dear friend.”

“It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our dear friend [Martin Lacroix]. 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.”

We at MetalSucks want to offer Lacroix’s friends, family, and former bandmates our deepest condolences during this difficult time.