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Transmissions of Chaos

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Transmissions of Chaos
EP by
Cryptosis, Vektor
ReleasedFebruary 25, 2021 (2021-02-25)
StudioVillain Recording, Phoenix, US · Chrome Studios, Stockholm, Sweden · Fascination Street Studios, Örebro, Sweden
Genre
Length20:03
LabelDistrict 19
Vektor chronology
Terminal Redux
(2016)
Transmissions of Chaos
(2021)
Cryptosis chronology
Transcendence
(2021)
Transmissions of Chaos
(2021)
Death Technology
(2021)

Transmissions of Chaos is a split EP by American thrash metal band Vektor and Dutch thrash metal band Cryptosis, released on February 25, 2021. The EP is the first release by Cryptosis following their band rename from Distillator a year prior.[1] The EP also marked the first new material since the reforming of Vektor, who had gone on a hiatus in 2016 when guitarist Erik Nelson, bassist Frank Chin, and drummer Blake Anderson resigned from the band amidst domestic abuse allegations surrounding vocalist/guitarist David DiSanto.[2] Cryptosis and Vektor each contributed two original songs for the EP; both tracks by Cryptosis were later included on their debut studio album, Bionic Swarm, a month later.[3]

Three singles were released ahead of Transmissions of Chaos: "Decypher" and "Prospect of Immortality" by Cryptosis[4][5], and "Activate" by Vektor.[6]

Track listing

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
MetalTrenches8.7/10[1]
Metal Music ArchivesStarStarStarStar[2]
Vektor
No.TitleLength
1."Activate"3:32
2."Dead by Dawn"6:16
Cryptosis
No.TitleLength
1."Decypher"3:54
2."Prospect of Immortality"06:21
Total length:20:03

Personnel

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All information courtesy of vinyl linear notes.[7]

Vektor

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  • David DiSanto – guitar, vocals
  • Erik Nelson – guitar (lead)
  • Mike Ohlson – drums
  • Stephen Coon – bass guitar

Cryptosis

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  • Frank te Riet – bass guitar, mellotron, backing vocals
  • Laurens Houvast – vocals, guitar
  • Marco Prij – drums

Production (Vektor)

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  • Byron Filson – Recording
  • Dakota Jeane DiSanto – Photography
  • Mario López – Artwork

Production (Cryptosis)

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  • Brand.Stichters (design firm) – Layout
  • Christophe Szpajdel – Logo
  • Fredrik Folkare – Mixing
  • Olaf Skoreng – Recording
  • Tjeero Derkink – Photography
  • Tony Lindgren – Mastering

References

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  1. ^ Bowar, Chad (2021-03-27). "Meet The Band: Cryptosis". Heavy Music HQ. Retrieved 2025-10-24.
  2. ^ wookubus (2016-12-29). "Vektor Guitarist, Bassist & Drummer Exit The Band, Frontman David DiSanto Comments". Theprp.com. Retrieved 2025-10-24.
  3. ^ "Bionic Swarm (24-bit HD audio, Bonus Track), by Cryptosis". Century Media Records. Retrieved 2025-10-24.
  4. ^ BLOG, INSANE (2020-12-14). "CRYPTOSIS - Release New Single Video "Decypher", Signs To Century Media Records". Retrieved 2025-10-25.
  5. ^ "CRYPTOSIS Release Single & Video "Prospect Of Immortality"". Metal Shock Finland (World Assault ). 2020-12-18. Retrieved 2025-10-25.
  6. ^ M., Nikos (2020-12-23). "VEKTOR: Release New Song "Activate. | The Gallery - Metal Music Portal". The Gallery - Metal Music Portal. Archived from the original on 2024-11-13. Retrieved 2025-10-25.
  7. ^ Transmissions of Chaos booklet. District 19