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Crypta

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, and guitarists Tainá Bergamaschi and Victoria Villareal.

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Crypta
Crypta performing at Wacken Open Air 2022
Crypta performing at Wacken Open Air 2022
Background information
OriginSão Paulo, Brazil
GenresDeath metal
Years active2019–present
LabelNapalm Records
Members
  • Fernanda Lira
  • Luana Dametto
  • Tainá Bergamaschi
  • Victoria Villareal
Past members
  • Sonia Nusselder
  • Jéssica di Falchi
Website[1]

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 guitarists Tainá Bergamaschi and Victoria Villareal.

Bassist and vocalist Fernanda Lira source ↗
Drummer Luana Dametto source ↗

History

Formation

On 25 April 2020, after straining their professional relationship, Fernanda Lira and Luana Dametto left the band Nervosa.1 The following month, on 20 May, 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)23 and Tainá Bergamaschi (ex-Hagbard). Despite the announcement, the band had been formed a year earlier (June 2019).45 On 16 June, Napalm Records announced that they would release the band's debut album.67 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.910

Echoes of the Soul

The band recorded their first album in early 2021 at Family Mob, a studio owned by Jean Dolabella (Ego Kill Talent, ex-Sepultura) and Estevam Romera.11 After releasing three singles (From the Ashes on 21 April,8 Starvation on 11 May12 and Dark Night of the Soul on 8 June,13) their debut studio album, Echoes of the Soul, was released on 11 June 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 20 November, 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 3 March 2022.16

On 5 April 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 13 April, Jéssica di Falchi was announced as the substitute for Anubis during the band's already scheduled 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 5 October.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 31 March 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

On 31 May 2023, Crypta announced the release of Shades of Sorrow, for 4 August. 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 10 March 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".2324

New formation and upcoming third studio album

On 19 April 2026, Crypta announced, through its social media channels, the entry of American guitarist Victoria Villareal (Chaos Rising, ex-Syrebris) into the band. Villareal had already performed with Crypta as a touring musician in 2025, and the positive live work experience was cited as a factor in the decision. The band also confirmed they are writing and rehearsing material for a new studio album, without prediction for its release.2526

Band members

Current

  • Fernanda Lira – bass, vocals (2019–present)
  • Luana Dametto – drums (2019–present)
  • Tainá Bergamaschi – rhythm guitar (2020–present)
  • Victoria Villarreal – lead guitar (2026–present; touring 2025–2026)

Former

  • Sonia "Anubis" Nusselder – lead guitar (2019–2022)17
  • Jéssica di Falchi – lead guitar (2022–2025)202324

Touring

  • Elisa "Helly" Montin – drums (2023)
  • Helena Nagagata – lead guitar (2025)27
  • Julia Geaman – drums (2025)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

  • "From the Ashes" (2021) (from Echoes of the Soul)
  • "Starvation" (2021) (from Echoes of the Soul)
  • "Dark Night of the Soul" (2021) (from Echoes of the Soul)
  • "I Resign" (2022) (non-album single)
  • "Lord of Ruins" (2023) (from Shades of Sorrow)
  • "Trial of Traitors" (2023) (from Shades of Sorrow)
  • "The Other Side of Anger" (2023) (from Shades of Sorrow)
External links
References

References

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  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.
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  10. "Crypta estreia primeiro single e videoclipe "From The Ashes" e divulga debut album". Headbangers News (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 10 April 2021.
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  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. 31 May 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  23. "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 10 March 2025.
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