Metal (Malaysia)

Cromok is a thrash metal band from Malaysia. They are known to be an otai band (where the term otai refers to old-timers or pioneers) of thrash metal music.Sam, Karl, Miji and Din were Malaysian students studying at the University of Wollongong, in Australia, where they decided to form a thrash metal band (1987). While in Australia, Cromok went on to achieve a steady following and a large fanbase, and eventually returned to Malaysia.When they back home to Malaysia, they were signing a contract with valentine record.And out with Metallurgical album. Their album sole 70,000 units. The song 'Ulek Mayang' became the hit song at that time.Din died as a result of malaria in 1996, but the band continued as a trio. In 2001 Karl announced to out from the band and replaced by lead guitarist Hillary Ang.

In 2005, Sam announced that they were going on hiatus and that all band activities would be suspended.Lead guitarist Hillary Ang rejoined his old band called Search, thus adding to speculation of a break-up (and the end of Cromok).

The group sings in English. They are also known to have at least one instrumental track in every album. The band's vocals sound like the Teutonic Thrash style, while their music is more like the Bay Area thrash metal.

Their song structures are characterised by very simple riffs and minimalist drumming overlaid with complex guitar solos.

Cromok also often experiments with Malay cultural music elements and sounds, adding Malay elements to their artwork.

Cromok:


1. Sam - Vocalist, Bassist
2. Din - Vocalist, Guitarist
3. Miji - Drummer
4. Karl - Guitarist
5. Hillary Ang - Guitarist



Discography:


1. Image of Purity (1990)
2. Forever In Time (1993)
3. Yours Truly (1996)
4. Mean Meaner Meanest (1999)
5. Image of Purity (2000) - Re-release
6. What's Left (2000)
7. Deafening Silence (2002)
8. Engrave in Eternity (kompilasi 2003)
9. Untitled (2004)
10. Untitled+Raw (2005)
11. The Great : Metal Manifest (2006)