Cryptic Matter is an American alternative metal band from Baltimore, MD, created in 2011. The band was founded by Justin Bidinger (Drums), Devin Greenburg (vocals, guitar), Steve Hung (guitar), and Adam Bidinger (bass). Adam parted ways with the band and shortly thereafter came the additions of John Perry (bass) and Andrea Lauzon (keys).

Cryptic Matter generates its sound from alternative, funk, metal, and international music. Tragedy Guide and Asphexia were inspired by Asian sitars while upcoming Land of Kush in the traditional sounds of flamenco. With band members having roots in various parts of the world (Europe, South America, and Asia) the integration of the culture was pivotal in defining the direction of the band. This blend of influences of music and culture has created the exotic, groovy, and hard hitting music you will hear from Cryptic Matter.

Described by the press as a very promising act of the french Metal scene,  Magoa persists in breaking the established rules.

The band's musical arrogance triggers on stage an explosive catharsis, an inevitable rebellion.

And their music speaks by itself : the writing is raw, brutal and without compromise.

Unlabeled and developing its very own style, Magoa carries the flag of insurrection, and forms with its audience the first true bastion of the Resistance.


Alone Records started in year 2000. We have released 65 albums so far and counting. We are home for ORTHODOX, the band.
We also love vinyl and have a lovely vinyl collection of classics such like: TRINACRIA, STONE AXE, EYEHATEGOD, FARFLUNG, WARDRUNA, YAWNING SONS,... and the list is growing!: VALLENFYRE, VOIVOD, THE GATHERING, NIGHTINGALE, LEPROUS, RIVERSIDE, PENANCE, SCOTT REEDER, GODSEED, NIDINGR, THE 3RD AND THE MORTAL, RAPTURE,... and many more!!.

Funeral Obsession is following