CRYPTA · Shades Of Sorrow | BLACK LP

Black vinyl in gatefold sleeve.

Background information about 'Shades Of Sorrow'

Brazilian death metal powerhouse Crypta delivers their sophomore full-length with "Shades Of Sorrow", a relentless assault that showcases the band's evolution since their explosive debut. The quartet, featuring former Nervosa members Fernanda Lira and Luana Dametto alongside Sonia Anubis and Tainá Bergamaschi, has crafted an album that balances technical prowess with raw emotional intensity. The record explores themes of grief, loss, and inner turmoil through crushing riffs and Lira's commanding vocal delivery that seamlessly shifts between guttural growls and piercing screams.

The production on "Shades Of Sorrow" allows each instrument to breathe while maintaining the crushing heaviness that defines modern death metal. Crypta's songwriting has matured considerably, incorporating more dynamic arrangements and atmospheric passages that provide breathing room between the album's more punishing moments. The rhythm section of Dametto and Bergamaschi creates a thunderous foundation, while Anubis's guitar work weaves intricate melodies through the chaos, proving that Crypta has firmly established themselves as one of South America's most promising extreme metal exports.

For fans of: Arch Enemy, Nervosa, Jinjer, and The Agonist

Track listing

A1 The Aftermath (Intro)
A2 Dark Clouds
A3 Poisonous Apathy
A4 The Outsider
A5 Stronghold
A6 The Other Side Of Anger
B1 The Limbo (Interlude)
B2 Trial Of Traitors
B3 Lullaby For The Forsaken
B4 Agents Of Chaos
B5 Lift The Blindfold
B6 Lord Of Ruins
B7 The Closure (Outro)

Manufacturer: Napalm Records Handels GmbH, Hammerplatz 2, 8790 Eisenerz, Austria , Contact: napalmrecords.com