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.
Their song structures are characterised by very simple riffs and minimalist drumming overlaid with complex guitar solos.[citation needed]
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[edit]History
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. While in Australia (as a three piece band), Cromok went on to achieve a steady following and a large fanbase[citation needed], and eventually returned to Malaysia. Din died because of drug overdose in 1996 where so many people or fans try to deny it by saying he died because of dengue fever, but the band continued as a trio.
In 2005, Sam announced that they were going on hiatus and that all band activities are suspended. Lead guitarist Hillary Ang rejoined his old band, Search, thus adding to the speculation of a break-up (and the end of Cromok).
[edit]Style
The group sings in English. They are also known to have at least one instrumental track in every album. Sam uses a teutonic thrash vocal style, while the band's music sounds similar to the Bay Area thrash metal.
Cromok also often experiments with Malay cultural music elements and sounds, adding Malay elements to their artwork.
[edit]Members
- Shamsudin Ali (Sam) - Bass, Vocals
- Tarmizi Mokhtar (Miji) - Drums
- Khairul Anuar Shariff (Karl) - Guitars
[edit]Former members
- Hillary - guitar
- Khairudin Muhammad (Din) - (R.I.P. 1997) - guitar, vocal (D'Cromok)
- Che Dean (Denan)
- Ji
- Muhammad Fadhil (Mat Puck) - guitar
- Hanif Halim (Joni) - Keyboard
[edit]Discography
[edit]Studio albums
| Year of Release | Title | Label |
| 1991 | Image of Purity | VSP (Malaysia) |
| 1993 | Forever in Time | EMI (Malaysia) |
| 1996 | Yours Truly | EMI (Malaysia) |
| 1999 | Mean, Meaner, Meanest | EMI (Malaysia) |
| 2000 | Image of Purity (Remastered & Re-released) | EMI (Malaysia) |
| 2000 | What's Left? | EMI (Malaysia) |
| 2002 | Deafening Silence | EMI (Malaysia) |
| 2004 | Untitled | EMI (Malaysia) |
| 2005 | Untitled + Raw | EMI (Malaysia) |
| Cromok | |
|---|---|
 Cromok performing live in the late 1980s | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Genres | Thrash metal |
| Years active | 1987–2006, 2010–present |
| Labels | EMI Malaysia |
| Associated acts | F.T.G, Langsuyr, Amuk |
| Members | |
| Shamsudin Ali (Sam) Tarmizi Mokhtar (Miji) Khairul Anuar Shariff (Karl) | |
| Past members | |
| Hillary Ang (Hill) Khairudin Muhammad (Din) Che Dean (Denan) Ji Muhammad Fadhil (Mat Puck) | |
[edit]Demo
- Image of Purity (1990)
- Mayatmu Dibahu Jalan
[edit]Compilation
- Mentera Metal - Pelbagai Artis (1998)
- Cromok & FTG (2000)
- Engraved In Eternity (2003)
- Soundtrack Gol & Gincu - Various Artist (2005)
[edit]Concert
- CROMOK REUNION Thrashing Kuala Lumpur (8 April 2012)
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