It’s been almost six years since Bangalore based Kryptos got together and strived hard to create original, thought provoking music. The realization of putting there well-worked material on an album comes true with "Spiral Ascent’. The ten-track nerve wrecking effort that’s worth a wait by the quartet that outspokenly defines their music as "heavy metal with a difference’. However, my thoughts will educate you further on what they actually sound like (maybe a little more than that above mentioned phrase).  Kryptos, balance an old school thrash approach with a blend of dark background symphony, which is quite an improvisation. The riff structures have progressive touches that keep unfolding with each passing interlude. And, this enhanced musical outcome, gives a penetrating narrative effect, even after the lyrics fade away. Ganesh’s (Vocals/bass) throat pierces its way out of your amps, holding a strong thrash inclined intermediate pitch, moreover the bass thumping by him is also very clear. Therefore he stands tall for sure as a frontman. Drumming, by Ryan is not that standard supersonic, instead its technically unique, precision oriented and effectively lasting. The rotations, triplets, blast beats, and cymbal stirring all speak volumes once you give "Spiral Ascent’ a spin. Undoubtedly, he provides cushion to what the band aspires to construct.  Obviously there is closeness to medieval kreator and early Coroner killing (occasional) approach when it comes to the pace upkeep on the album, however it moves a step further with its tit-bits like chorus on "Forsaken’ (track Cool, plucking intro on "Descension’ (track9), or solos on "Forgotten land of ice’ (track3) and "Expedition to abnormalia’ (track6). Themes of their songs revolve around an individual’s frustration with the world, gradually developing into sickness, that later demand solace. Rest of them is somewhat philosophically inclined towards things around us. Concluding, I feel extremely proud reviewing the album, because what you hear is flat out KRYPTOS! Not any slave Indian band, which might usually fail to come out of its influence’s closet.  Old school thrash, guitar harmonizes, fast solos, intermittent background keyboards, authority soaked vocals, amazing drum playing, chilling lyrics, and not to forget the cover art by my none other than Niklas Sundin (Dark Tranquility). I think we have a lethal package here.