Cryptic Slaughter was an influential Santa Monica, California-based hardcore punk/thrash band. They are cited as being one of the prime influences in the crossover thrash sound, a blending of hardcore with speed metal. Along with Repulsion and Siege, they were instrumental in cementing the early grindcore sound which first emerged in the late '80s, and are cited by grindcore creators Napalm Death as a major influence.

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