Brazilian death metal band Crypta will return to North America for a fall headline tour. The “In the Other Side Tour North America 2025” kicks off Sept. 5 in Brooklyn, New York, and ends Oct. 12 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. "It's gonna be a blast to be back in the U.S. and Canada for this headlining... Continue Reading →
Guitarist Jéssica di Falchi leaves Brazilian metal band Crypta
Guitarist Jéssica di Falchi has left Brazilian metal band Crypta after nearly three years with the group. "This step was taken by mutual agreement, with the decision coming from her, and being respected and accepted by the band," Crypta said in a statement posted Monday, March 10, 2025, to social media. "We are immensely grateful... Continue Reading →
Hatebreed to celebrate 30th anniversary with fall 2024 North American headline tour
Hatebreed will continue its 30th anniversary celebration with a fall 2024 North American headline tour also featuring special guests Carcass, Harms Way and Crypta. Ticket pre-sales are open now. Regular on-sales are set for 10 a.m. local time Friday, March 22. Get tickets here. Hatebreed also will embark on a 30th anniversary run in Europe, with special... Continue Reading →
‘Blood strikes a chord in the symphony of war’ … Live Metal’s best of 2023
By Greg Maki Didn’t we just do this? Another year is winding down, and we’re back to share the music we have enjoyed the most throughout 2023. With so many albums out in the immediate aftermath of the pandemic and bands more focused on touring now, this year might not have been quite as strong... Continue Reading →
Cobra Spell shares second single ‘The Devil Inside of Me’ from debut full-length ‘666’
The 1980s glam metal-inspired band Copra Spell has shared "The Devil Inside of Me," the second single and video from its upcoming debut full-length, "666" (Dec. 1, 2023, Napalm Records; pre-order here). “‘The Devil Inside of Me’ speaks about how a girl leaves aside a life oppressed by a religious upbringing," guitarist Sonia Anubis said. "She... Continue Reading →
Crypta shares ‘Stronghold’ lyric video
Death metal outfit Crypta has released a new lyric video for “Stronghold” from its new album "Shades of Sorrow." Released in August 2023, the new record is available here. Watch the "Stronghold" lyric video below. Crypta also recently announced its first-ever U.S. headline tour, set for early 2024, preceded by a fall 2023 South American tour. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEDFyLJQy8c&feature=youtu.be Tour... Continue Reading →
Crypta sets first U.S. headline tour for early 2024
Brazilian death metal unit Crypta will embark on its first-ever U.S. headline tour in early 2024. The Shades of Sorrow Over North America 2024 tour will kick off Jan. 27 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and visit several major cities along the central and western United States before coming to an end March 2 in Seattle, Washington. Tickets... Continue Reading →
Crypta unleashes ‘The Other Side of Anger,’ third single from new album ‘Shades of Sorrow’
Brazilian death metal band Crypta has shared "The Other Side of Anger," the third single from its upcoming second album, "Shades of Sorrow" (Aug. 4, 2023, Napalm Records; pre-order here). “With the third single we wanted to show one more side of the album!" bassist/vocalist Fernanda Lira said. "‘Lord of Ruins’ brought the melodies that permeate... Continue Reading →
Crypta shares ‘Trial of Traitors,’ second single from upcoming album ‘Shades of Sorrow’
Brazilian death metal band Crypta has revealed "Trial of Traitors," the second single and video from its upcoming sophomore album, "Shades of Sorrow" (Aug. 4, 2023, Napalm Records; pre-order here). “"We decided to have 'Trial of Traitors' as one of the singles because, although it's the fastest, most aggressive song on album, it still has a lot... Continue Reading →
Crypta to release second album ‘Shades of Sorrow’ on Aug. 4
Brazilian death metal band Crypta will release its second album, "Shades of Sorrow," on Aug. 4, 2023, via Napalm Records. Pre-orders are open here. The band also has unveiled the record's first single, "Lord of Ruins," and the music video can be seen below. "’Lord of Ruins’ was our pick for a first single ‘cause... Continue Reading →
