They are credited as contributing in this fashion to the success of the band Anacrusis. Prog metal band Anacrusis is from St. Louis. However, an anacrusis may last an entire bar. Anacrusis nephrodes is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. Anacrusis marriana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. Anacrusis guttula is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. Anacrusis was one of the first bands to attempt to blend thrash and progressive metal. Anacrusis was a progressive/thrash metal band from St. Louis, Missouri, USA. On June 12, 2011, Anacrusis played at "Rock Hard Festival" in Germany. Anacrusis is a genus of moths belonging to the subfamily Tortricinae of the family Tortricidae.