biographical info
Crimson Death is a Toronto-based Jungle DJ, whose music is influenced by the sounds and imagery of Black Metal.
Known for his extreme studio
creations, unique covers and high energy remixes, he seamlessly blends
elements of opposing genres into dynamic dance-floor anthems.
The music of Crimson Death
can be categorized as technically complex drum and bass reinforced
through "wall of sound" drum programming. Dark, distorted bass lines
and layers of cold ambience are accompanied by haunting, demonic vocals
delivering otherworldly lyrics which, focus on all aspects of perceived
reality and experienced emotion within the collective sub-conscious.
DJ Crimson Death began his
experiments in the art of music construction and manipulation while a
student at Fanshawe College in London Ontario. Long hours in the studio
interrupted only by frequent live performances resulted in a project
called Fetus In A Can: a mesh of traditional black metal and punk using
experimental instrumentation and textures.
After college Crimson
recorded a series of experimental EBM tracks using samples, turntables
and computer programming. In time, his metal sound began creeping into
these recordings. Crimson became the world's first black metal DJ, a
pioneer in what is now frequently called "Grave Music". (A cross
between Goth and Rave).
A club set by DJ Crimson
Death usually features a blend of original track elements with live
vocals and breaks. He has also been known to perform "mainstream" DJ
sets on occasion, though still donning his trademark spikes and corpse
paint (in tribute to his Norwegian Metal influences).
In the summer of 2009
Crimson Death was signed to UK record label EML Recordings. On October
31 (Halloween) 2009 EML officially released Crimson’s long awaited LP:
The Crystalline Imprint. It continues to gain popularity amongst fans
and DJs alike.
A new EP entitled Crimson Death vs. Pixieguts is scheduled for release on May 1st of 2010.