Brazilian death metal band Crypta is gearing up to unleash their highly anticipated second album, Shades of Sorrow, on August 4, 2023, through Napalm Records.

The group, formed in 2019 by former Nervosa members Luana Dametto (drums) and Fernanda Lira (vocals), has now expanded to include guitarists Tainá Bergamaschi and Jessica di Falchi. Crypta made a stunning impact with their debut album, Echoes of the Soul, in 2021, receiving immense critical acclaim and earning impressive chart positions, including reaching #55 on the Official German Album Charts, and debuting at #15 on both the US Hard Music Albums and Top New Artist Albums charts.

With Shades of Sorrow, Crypta stays true to their unique sound, blending classic and modern death metal with notable elements of extreme and black metal. Their new single, “Lord of Ruins,” serves as a relentless harbinger of what the upcoming album holds, delivering a powerful dose of the unmistakable Crypta sound that leaves the listener breathless. The accompanying official video adds a demonic and captivating visual component, showcasing the full force of this extraordinary combination.

Drummer Luana Dametto explained the choice of “Lord of Ruins” as the first single, stating:

“‘Lord of Ruins’ was our pick for a first single because it combines both melodic and aggressive melodies that are present throughout the whole album. So we thought it’s a good representation of what to expect from the entire piece. It’s also the final song of the record and holds significant meaning. It serves as the closure of the entire album concept and perfectly aligns with the artwork concept we had in mind.”

Watch “Lord of Ruins” below: