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Join our Fan page wearing our rare comeback shirt

May 7, 2026

Last Feb we released an exclusive short run of T-shirts bearing the cover of our debut demo Wild Code of Reverie. As this is actually an artwork Lino Borg – father of our vocalist on same demo, namely Conrad Borg – had drawn, we re-united with Conrad as a guest vocalist when we played in Malta. And here he is seen with sporting the same shirt bearing his father’s original artwork with pride, along others who have sent a picture of same. Did you know? No one except Conrad ever was allowed to see this artwork! This is how exclusive this piece of art is for us, so if you purchase a T-shirt yourself, you can email a pic of…

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9th May – Live at Metal to the Masses Semifinals (Bloodstock New Blood Stage)

April 27, 2026

“Metal to the Masses : The Road to Bloodstock Semifinals” @ The Dev, Camden, London In your blood we trust!Thanks to all who have voted us in at the preliminary heat for Metal to the Masses.We are now bloodstocked to be contesting the semifinals for playing Bloodstock Festival in front of 25,000 people this August. How it works?The next stage sees 2 semi-finals each showcasing 5 bloodthirsty bands, with 4 out of 10 bands passing for the finals later in July.On both nights, a panel of judges have 70% of the vote, the other 30% relying on amount of tickets sold ahead. Come down on both nights 8th & 9th May as surely it is gonna be lots of fun!…

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Album Preview 2: “Cherish the Tail that Chokes you” out 26.04.2026

April 26, 2026

Following our “This Odometer Syndrome” single released last January – which you can watch here – we are now pleased to share a 2nd song “Cherish the Tail that Chokes you” that will also feature on the upcoming comeback album by Sceptocrypt. Cherish is hereby presented directly off one of our recent live shows, to share with you a taster of what latest members Mark (on drums) and Jacek (on samples) bring to the table. Lyrically, this song approaches anxiety, hereby represented by the Norse myth snake Jormungandr as it goes round the world to eventually bite its own tail. The protagonist of this song’s lyrics could be anyone’s anxiety, not viewed for the insomnia and restlessness it brings, but…

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Help us play Bloodstock : Vote for us and/or come to our last minute gig this Friday 27th March at The Dev

March 25, 2026

First off, thanks to each and every one of you who attended our recent February shows in London and Malta. It felt good after so many years to finally be back as Sceptocrypt on stage. So much that we are doing it again this Friday, for a last minute gig, again at The Dev in Camden. But this time it is a competition!This is a Metal to the Masses heat and 1 of 2 competing bands get to hit the Semi Finals in May with an opportunity to play Bloodstock festival in front of 25,000 people this August. So your vote counts! How to vote – – Passive voter : You buy a ticket here in advance, which automatically gives…

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Album Preview : “This Odometer Syndrome” out 13.01.2026

January 12, 2026

And here it lands! “This Odometer Syndrome” a preview single from the full album Sceptocrypt is working on. This preview put together in 2025 by Pawel (vocals), Malcolm (guitars & backing vocals) & Skyler (bass, FX & drums), the final product will include new vocal takes, new drum takes and additional samples (thanks to new bandmembers Mark on drums & Jacek on samples who both have been contributing heavily to shape the new Sceptocrypt beast. If you like what you hear, expect more ferocious vocals, more hard-hitting drums, more modems & telephones, and a hell lot of industrial noize! But maybe you keen to catch on how “This Odometer Syndrome” – and more songs from this upcoming album – sound with…

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Limited once-only run T-shirts + rare demo bundle available! Pre-order by 5th Feb! (live Q&A 12th Jan)

January 9, 2026

As to complement Sceptocrypt’s return to the live stage after 28 years, we have decided to press a very limited once-only run of T-shirts. With the lyrics “And the eyes of the scorn grace my deeds, I’m reborn” (off “The Ancient Morning” from our debut demo Wild Code of Reverie) on the back of the shirt emphasizing the band’s rebirth idea, we thought it best to put the demo’s very cover on the front. Also, as we have some tapes still available from back in the 90s, we decided to release some bundle offers!Prices areUK orders – £23 Bundle OR £20 T-shirt onlyMalta orders – €30 Bundle OR €25 T-shirt onlyHead to https://sceptocrypt.bandcamp.com/ to order by 5th Feb. Orders will…

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Sceptocrypt to play Malta’s Grim Reaper Fest on 09.02.2026

December 25, 2025

Fresh from our appearance at Dark Clouds over Camden on 6th Feb at The Dev in London, we return to the shores where it all began – Malta! Yes, Malta fans & friends old and new, we are bringing the show to Grim Reaper Festival on the 9th Feb. 28 years since our last Malta live show in 1997, Sceptocrypt returns as a 5-piece to bring its avant-garde waves again over the island. Featuring 11 bands playing different genres of hard & heavy, we are elated to having been invited by Grim Reaper, a constant festival in Malta’s 90s underground scene, itself returning after nearly 3 decades. We hence suggest you attend the whole day-event for a choice of Maltese…

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Sceptocrypt live as full-line up Fri 06.02.26 (& looking for more gigs!)

September 30, 2025

28 years since our last live show as a full-band in 1997, Sceptocrypt return with its new sound and songs off a forthcoming full-length. Having introduced itself as an acoustic one-man show teaser at Renaissance Open-Air, this time the band comes all guns blazing as a 5-piece, presenting new compositions not played at Renaissance! Expect dissonance & annihilation to meet harmony & peace as part of Dark Clouds over Camden! We promise to disturb and relax you in (not so equal) measures! Keep an eye on the event page for updates. Read more about the 2-day fest at Cult Never Dies Sceptocrypt onstage 9pmVenue : The Devonshire Arms, 33 Kentish Town Rd, London NW1 8NLPrice : Free entry If you…

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Line-up complete – Jacek joins on samples & synths

September 4, 2025

Sceptocrypt is known for always having a keyboardist as a regular band member, an addition we find elevates a live performance more than just playing to backing tracks. After a good while searching, and having been trying ideas with him for a couple of months, we announce you the latest to our camp – Jacek! Dedicating his life to a triumvirate of passions in the form of music, writing, and cooking, Jacek knows that music, like literature, won’t be good unless it has flavour. His musical journey began with the bass guitar, to which he devoted his life for many years playing with several bands and recording guest bass lines back in Poland. He then went on a short hiatus…

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New drummer Mark Andrews

August 20, 2025

Due to a foot injury, Dr S had to step down as our drummer. We wish him well, as we welcome his replacement Mark Andrews. Playing drums since his mid-teens, Mark finds himself comfortable playing anything from free flow to hard hitting, while adding a groove-focused swing to it all. As a band and with every rehearsal, we can confidently say that he elevating the riffs thrown his way to make the ritual of playing the songs more rewarding. His presence on the UK scene is/was with death metal stalwarts Helestios, the symphonic metal Deity And Devilry, and finally a heavy metal covers band called Entropy. This varied experience is making him learn quite fast, and we hope to share…

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