Crypta

{{Infobox musical artist

| name = Crypta

| image = Crypta - Wacken Open Air 2022 30.jpg

| caption = Crypta performing at Wacken Open Air 2022

| background = group_or_band

| alias =

| origin = São Paulo, Brazil

| genre = Death metal

| years_active = 2019-present

| label = Napalm Records

| associated_acts = *Nervosa

Hagbard
Burning Witches
Cobra Spell

| website = {{URL|cryptaofficial.com}}

| current_members = *Fernanda Lira

Luana Dametto
Tainá Bergamaschi

| past_members = *Sonia Nusselder

Jéssica di Falchi

}}

Crypta is a Brazilian death metal band formed in São Paulo in 2019. The band consists of bassist-vocalist Fernanda Lira, drummer Luana Dametto (both former members of thrash metal band Nervosa), and guitarist Tainá Bergamaschi.File:Nervosa – Headbangers Open Air 2015 03.jpg

File:Crypta - Wacken Open Air 2022 01.jpg

History

On April 25, 2020, after straining their professional relationship, Fernanda Lira and Luana Dametto left the band Nervosa.{{cite web |last=comentário |first=13 de maio de 2020 RockBizz Notícias 1 |url=https://www.rockbizz.com.br/nervosa-fernanda-lira-se-pronuncia-pela-primeira-vez-apos-deixar-a-banda/ |title=Nervosa: Fernanda Lira Se Pronuncia Pela Primeira Vez Após Deixar A Banda |date=2020-05-13 |accessdate=2021-04-10 |website=RockBizz |language=pt-BR}} 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){{cite web |url=https://www.correiobraziliense.com.br/app/noticia/diversao-e-arte/2020/05/20/interna_diversao_arte,856905/fernanda-lira-e-luana-dametto-recem-saidas-da-nervosa-anunciam-nova.shtml |title=Fernanda Lira e Luana Dametto, recém-saídas da Nervosa, anunciam nova banda |date=20 May 2020 |accessdate=10 April 2021 |publisher=Correio Braziliense}}{{cite web |url=https://roadiecrew.com/crypta-e-a-nova-banda-de-fernanda-lira-e-luana-dametto-ambas-ex-nervosa/ |title=CRYPTA é a nova banda de FERNANDA LIRA e LUANA DAMETTO, ambas ex-NERVOSA |date=20 May 2020 |accessdate=10 April 2021 |website=Roadie Crew |language=pt-BR}} and Tainá Bergamaschi (ex-Hagbard). Despite the announcement, the band had been formed a year earlier (June 2019).{{cite web |url=https://whiplash.net/materias/news_743/321076-crypta.html |title=Crypta: nova banda de Fernanda Lira e Luana Dametto foi montada há quase 1 ano |accessdate=10 April 2021|website=whiplash.net |language=pt-br}}{{cite web |url=http://www.cryptaofficial.com/biografia/ |title=A banda – CRYPTA {{!}}{{!}} Official Site |accessdate=10 April 2021 |language=pt-BR |archive-date=15 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210615133740/https://www.cryptaofficial.com/biografia/ |url-status=dead }} On June 16, Napalm Records announced that they would release the band's debut album.{{cite web |url=https://whiplash.net/materias/news_742/321767-crypta.html |title=Crypta: banda com duas ex-Nervosa lançará álbum de estreia pela Napalm Records |accessdate=2021-04-10 |website=whiplash.net |language=pt-br}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.facebook.com/napalmrecords/photos/a.363247771051/10158695659636052/?type=3 |title=Facebook |accessdate=2021-04-10 |website=www.facebook.com}} The band's first single and music video released was for the song From The Ashes,{{Cite web |url=https://whiplash.net/materias/news_732/330134-crypta.html |title=Crypta: inspiração na ave fênix no vídeo clipe de "From The Ashes" |accessdate=2021-04-10 |website=whiplash.net |language=pt-br}} about the well-known story of the phoenix.{{Cite web|title=CRYPTA - From The Ashes (Official Video) {{!}} Napalm Records| website=YouTube | date=7 April 2021 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvYn45PfdcY|accessdate=2021-04-10|language=pt-BR}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.headbangersnews.com.br/noticias/crypta-estreia-primeiro-single-e-videoclipe-from-the-ashes-e-divulga-debut-album/ |title=Crypta estreia primeiro single e videoclipe "From The Ashes" e divulga debut album |accessdate=2021-04-10 |website=Headbangers News |language=pt-BR}}

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.{{Cite web |url=https://whiplash.net/materias/news_735/327758-crypta.html |title=Crypta: a primeira foto das integrantes juntas, isoladas e gravando em estúdio |accessdate=2021-04-10 |website=whiplash.net |language=pt-br}} After releasing three singles (From the Ashes on April 21, Starvation on May 11{{Cite web |date=2021-05-11 |title=Crypta Estreia O Segundo Single Do Álbum Echoes of the Soul, Starvation; Confira |url=https://www.rockbizz.com.br/crypta-estreia-o-segundo-single-do-album-echoes-of-the-soul-starvation-confira/ |access-date=2022-06-05 |website=RockBizz |language=pt-BR}} and Dark Night of the Soul on June 8{{Cite web |author=NextMosh Staff |date=2021-06-08 |title=Crypta song playthrough video "Dark Night of the Soul" |url=https://nextmosh.com/crypta-new-single-playthrough-video-dark-night-of-the-soul/ |access-date=2022-06-05 |website=NextMosh |language=en-US}}), their debut album, Echoes of the Soul, was released on June 11, 2021.{{Cite web |last=Cordova |first=Daniel |date=2021-06-11 |title=THE WEEKLY INJECTION: New Releases From DANNY ELFMAN, CRYPTA, and More Out Today - 6/1 |url=https://metalinjection.net/upcoming-releases/heavy-new-releases/danny-elfman-crypta-out-today-6-1-2021 |access-date=2022-06-05 |website=Metal Injection |language=en-US}} 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. 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.{{Cite web |date=2021-11-23 |title=Crypta realiza primeiro show da carreira no Porão do Rock; assista na íntegra |url=https://www.wikimetal.com.br/crypta-primeiro-show-carreira-porao-do-rock-integra/ |access-date=2022-05-28 |website=Wikimetal |language=pt-BR}} An unreleased track from Echoes of the Soul, I Resign, was released as a single and music video on March 3, 2022.{{Cite web |date=2022-03-03 |title=Crypta Drop Music Video For New Track "I Resign" |url=https://www.theprp.com/2022/03/03/news/crypta-drop-music-video-for-new-track-i-resign/ |access-date=2022-05-25 |website=Theprp.com |language=en-US}}

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.{{cite web|url=https://roadiecrew.com/guitarrista-holandesa-sonia-anubis-deixa-a-crypta/|title=Guitarrista holandesa SONIA ANUBIS deixa a CRYPTA|date=2022-04-05|accessdate=2022-04-07|website=Roadie Crew|language=pt-BR}} On April 13, Jéssica di Falchi was announced as the substitute for Anubis during the band's already scheduled upcoming concerts and tours,{{Cite web |title=Crypta anuncia que Jéssica di Falchi será guitarrista da banda nos próximos shows |url=https://whiplash.net/materias/news_720/340738-crypta.html |access-date=2022-05-23 |website=whiplash.net |language=pt-br}} including shows at the Wacken Open Air and Rock in Rio festivals,{{Cite web |last=Wikimetal |date=2022-10-07 |title=Crypta e o death metal com propósito político e social sobre fome e violência |url=https://www.omelete.com.br/musica/crypta-death-metal-wikimetal |access-date=2022-10-08 |website=Omelete |language=pt-br}} although she was not confirmed as an official band member until October 5.{{Cite web |last=Coppi |first=Leandro |date=2022-10-05 |title=JÉSSICA di FALCHI é oficializada como guitarrista da CRYPTA |url=https://roadiecrew.com/jessica-di-falchi-e-oficializada-como-guitarrista-da-crypta/ |access-date=2022-10-05 |website=Roadie Crew |language=pt-BR}} 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.

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.{{cite web |url=https://abc7chicago.com/apollo-theatre-roof-collapses-belvidere-illinois-band-crypta/13074673/ |title=Apollo theatre victim was only person to buy band shirt before deadly roof collapse, singer recalls |first1=Tre |last1=Ward |publisher=WLS-TV |date=2 April 2023 |access-date=5 December 2024 }}

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.{{Cite web |date=2023-05-31 |title=Brazilian Death Metallers CRYPTA Announce 'Shades Of Sorrow' Album |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/brazilian-death-metallers-crypta-announce-shades-of-sorrow-album |access-date=2023-05-31 |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |language=en}} 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".{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DHBlKbOMCJI/ |access-date=2025-03-10 |website=www.instagram.com}}{{Cite web |last=Miranda |first=Igor |date=2025-03-10 |title=Crypta anuncia saída da guitarrista Jéssica di Falchi; leia comunicado |url=https://igormiranda.com.br/2025/03/crypta-saida-guitarrista-jessica-di-falchi/ |access-date=2025-03-10 |website=Igor Miranda |language=pt-BR}}

Band members

=Current=

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

=Former=

Sonia "Anubis" Nusselder - lead guitar (2019-2022)
Jéssica di Falchi - lead guitar (2022-2025)

= Touring =

Elisa "Helly" Montin - drums (2023)
Helena Nagagata - guitar (2025){{Cite web |last=Marinho |first=Jéssica |date=2025-04-23 |title=Crypta anuncia Helena Nagagata como guitarrista na turnê |url=https://www.wikimetal.com.br/crypta-anuncia-helena-nagagata-como-guitarrista-na-turne/ |access-date=2025-04-25 |website=Wikimetal |language=pt-BR}}