Crypta

Brazilian death metal band

Crypta

Crypta performing at Wacken Open Air 2022

Background information
Origin| São Paulo, Brazil
Genres| Death metal
Years active| 2019–present
Labels| Napalm Records
Members|

* Fernanda Lira
* Luana Dametto
* Tainá Bergamaschi

Past members|

* Sonia Nusselder
* Jéssica di Falchi

Website| cryptaofficial.com

Crypta is a Brazilian death metal band formed in São Paulo in 2019. The band consists of bassist and vocalist Fernanda Lira, drummer Luana Dametto (both former members of thrash metal band Nervosa), and rhythm guitarist Tainá Bergamaschi.

Bassist and vocalist Fernanda Lira Drummer Luana Dametto

## History

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### Formation

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On April 25, 2020, after straining their professional relationship, Fernanda Lira and Luana Dametto left the band Nervosa.[1] The following month, on May 20, they announced that they had formed a death metal band, the style they most identify with, called Crypta. They completed the line-up with guitarists Sonia Anubis (ex-Burning Witches, Cobra Spell)[2][3] and Tainá Bergamaschi (ex-Hagbard). Despite the announcement, the band had been formed a year earlier (June 2019).[4][5] On June 16, Napalm Records announced that they would release the band's debut album.[6][7] The band's first single and music video released was for the song From The Ashes,[8] about the well-known story of the phoenix.[9][10]

### Echoes of the Soul

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The band recorded their first album in early 2021, at Family Mob, studio owned by Jean Dolabella (Ego Kill Talent, ex-Sepultura) and Estevam Romera.[11] After releasing three singles (From the Ashes on April 21,[8] Starvation on May 11[12] and Dark Night of the Soul on June 8[13]), their debut album, Echoes of the Soul, was released on June 11, 2021.[14] It was mixed by Arthur Rizk (Code Orange, Power Trip) and mastered by Jens Bogren (Opeth, Dimmu Borgir, Sepultura). The cover art was created by Wes Benscoter, who is well known for his work with bands such as Slayer, Kreator, Black Sabbath and many others.[8] On November 20, Crypta performed their first concert, at the Porão do Rock festival in Brasília, with both an in-person audience and online streaming.[15] An unreleased track from Echoes of the Soul, I Resign, was released as a single and music video on March 3, 2022.[16]

On April 5, 2022, through their social media networks, Crypta guitarist Sonia Anubis announced that she amicably parted ways with Crypta to focus on her own band Cobra Spell.[17] On April 13, Jéssica di Falchi was announced as the substitute for Anubis during the band's already scheduled upcoming concerts and tours,[18] including shows at the Wacken Open Air and Rock in Rio festivals,[19] although she was not confirmed as an official band member until October 5.[20] Along with the announcement of di Falchi's official entry, the band confirmed that their second album is scheduled to be recorded and released in 2023.[20]

On March 31, 2023, while performing at the Apollo Theatre in Belvidere, Illinois, the venue's roof collapsed onto the audience during a tornado. Crypta was the only band that had performed in the concert, headlined by Morbid Angel alongside Skeletal Remains and Revocation. The sole death of the collapse was the only audience member to buy a Crypta band shirt, and was the subject of a WLS-TV interview by Lira.[21]

### Shades of Sorrow

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On May 31, 2023, Crypta announced the release of Shades of Sorrow for August 4. The announcement was made along with the release of the band's new single from the album, Lord of Ruins, accompanied by a music video.[22] Before the album's release date, the singles Trial of Traitors and The other Side of Anger were released, on June 27 and August 1, respectively, along with music videos for the songs.

On March 10, 2025, the band announced that Jéssica di Falchi departed the band, stating it was a step "taken by mutual agreement, with the decision coming from her, and being respected and accepted by the band".[23][24]

## Band members

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### Current

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* Fernanda Lira – bass, vocals (2019–present)
* Luana Dametto – drums (2019–present)
* Tainá Bergamaschi – rhythm guitar (2020–present)

### Former

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* Sonia "Anubis" Nusselder – lead guitar (2019–2022)[17]
* Jéssica di Falchi – lead guitar (2022–2025)[20][23][24]

### Touring

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* Elisa "Helly" Montin – drums (2023)
* Helena Nagagata – guitar (2025)[25]

### Timeline

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## Discography

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### Studio albums

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* Echoes of the Soul (2021)
* Shades of Sorrow (2023)

### Singles

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* "From the Ashes" (2021)
* "Starvation" (2021)
* "Dark Night of the Soul" (2021)
* "I Resign" (2022)
* "Lord of Ruins" (2023)
* "Trial of Traitors" (2023)
* "The Other Side of Anger" (2023)

## External links

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* Official website
* Crypta at Encyclopaedia Metallum
* Crypta on Bandcamp

## References

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1. ^ comentário, 13 de maio de 2020 RockBizz Notícias 1 (2020-05-13). "Nervosa: Fernanda Lira Se Pronuncia Pela Primeira Vez Após Deixar A Banda". RockBizz (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2021-04-10.`{{cite web}}`: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
2. ^ "Fernanda Lira e Luana Dametto, recém-saídas da Nervosa, anunciam nova banda". Correio Braziliense. 20 May 2020. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
3. ^ "CRYPTA é a nova banda de FERNANDA LIRA e LUANA DAMETTO, ambas ex-NERVOSA". Roadie Crew (in Brazilian Portuguese). 20 May 2020. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
4. ^ "Crypta: nova banda de Fernanda Lira e Luana Dametto foi montada há quase 1 ano". whiplash.net (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 10 April 2021.
5. ^ "A banda – CRYPTA || Official Site" (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on 15 June 2021. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
6. ^ "Crypta: banda com duas ex-Nervosa lançará álbum de estreia pela Napalm Records". whiplash.net (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2021-04-10.
7. ^ "Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2021-04-10.
8. ^ a b c "Crypta: inspiração na ave fênix no vídeo clipe de "From The Ashes"". whiplash.net (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2021-04-10.
9. ^ "CRYPTA - From The Ashes (Official Video) | Napalm Records". YouTube (in Brazilian Portuguese). 7 April 2021. Retrieved 2021-04-10.
10. ^ "Crypta estreia primeiro single e videoclipe "From The Ashes" e divulga debut album". Headbangers News (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2021-04-10.
11. ^ "Crypta: a primeira foto das integrantes juntas, isoladas e gravando em estúdio". whiplash.net (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2021-04-10.
12. ^ "Crypta Estreia O Segundo Single Do Álbum Echoes of the Soul, Starvation; Confira". RockBizz (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2021-05-11. Retrieved 2022-06-05.
13. ^ NextMosh Staff (2021-06-08). "Crypta song playthrough video "Dark Night of the Soul"". NextMosh. Retrieved 2022-06-05.
14. ^ Cordova, Daniel (2021-06-11). "THE WEEKLY INJECTION: New Releases From DANNY ELFMAN, CRYPTA, and More Out Today - 6/1". Metal Injection. Retrieved 2022-06-05.
15. ^ "Crypta realiza primeiro show da carreira no Porão do Rock; assista na íntegra". Wikimetal (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2021-11-23. Retrieved 2022-05-28.
16. ^ "Crypta Drop Music Video For New Track "I Resign"". Theprp.com. 2022-03-03. Retrieved 2022-05-25.
17. ^ a b "Guitarrista holandesa SONIA ANUBIS deixa a CRYPTA". Roadie Crew (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2022-04-05. Retrieved 2022-04-07.
18. ^ "Crypta anuncia que Jéssica di Falchi será guitarrista da banda nos próximos shows". whiplash.net (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2022-05-23.
19. ^ Wikimetal (2022-10-07). "Crypta e o death metal com propósito político e social sobre fome e violência". Omelete (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2022-10-08.
20. ^ a b c Coppi, Leandro (2022-10-05). "JÉSSICA di FALCHI é oficializada como guitarrista da CRYPTA". Roadie Crew (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2022-10-05.
21. ^ Ward, Tre (2 April 2023). "Apollo theatre victim was only person to buy band shirt before deadly roof collapse, singer recalls". WLS-TV. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
22. ^ "Brazilian Death Metallers CRYPTA Announce 'Shades Of Sorrow' Album". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. 2023-05-31. Retrieved 2023-05-31.
23. ^ a b "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2025-03-10.
24. ^ a b Miranda, Igor (2025-03-10). "Crypta anuncia saída da guitarrista Jéssica di Falchi; leia comunicado". Igor Miranda (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-03-10.
25. ^ Marinho, Jéssica (2025-04-23). "Crypta anuncia Helena Nagagata como guitarrista na turnê". Wikimetal (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-04-25.

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