Shades of Sorrow Over North America Tour: Crypta Live @ Bogg’s Social & Supply!
Last year during the US Tour of Terror at The Masquerade in Atlanta, Morbid Angel brought a band named Crypta out on tour with them. After seeing the carnage and mayhem that is Crypta, when they announced their first-ever United States headlining tour, I knew that I had to be there. Crypta is a death metal band from Sao Paulo, Brazil that formed during the Summer of 2019. The band features Fernanda Lira (bass/vocals), Jéssica di Falchi (guitar), Tainá Bergamaschi (guitar), and Luana Dametto (drums). Crypta has released two (2) LPs and seven (7) singles. The latest album, Shades of Sorrow was released August 4th, 2023, on Napalm Records. It is also worth noting that Luana and Fernanda previously played together in the Brazilian thrash/death metal band Nervosa.
Leading up to Morbid Angel’s US Tour of Terror last year, I listened to Crypta’s debut album, Echoes of the Soul, steadily on repeat getting ready for that show. Crypta quickly became a band that I put in my musical rotation daily. I knew that this band was going to make some magic in the future, and I was excited to listen to their growth. So, when Crypta announced the Shades of Sorrow Over North America Tour 2024, I added a reminder to make sure I would not miss their Atlanta date. Crypta’s Shades of Sorrow Over North America Tour 2024 kicked off in beautiful San Juan, Puerto Rico on January 27th, and will continue until the tour finale in Seattle, Washington on March 2nd, 2024. Almost halfway through their tour, Crypta stopped by Bogg’s Social and Supply in Atlanta, Ga. to perform with local Atlanta area bands Murder Van and Malefic.
Murder Van is a death/thrash metal band from Atlanta, Ga. that formed in 2018. Murder Van includes DeathRay (bass), Drew Verstraete (drums), and Skraw Tharp (guitar/vocals). They have independently released one (1) LP, one (1) EP, and two (2) singles. Murder Van was a good choice to kick off the festivities, as they played some of their hardest and most brutal songs for the early crowd. And in return, the crowd showed their utmost appreciation for this insane set from Murder Van. Even Brent Hinds (Mastodon guitarist) showed up this evening to support his Atlanta buds. That is what Atlanta does, always coming out and supporting the homies! This was my first time checking them out and I hope to see them again soon.
You can follow this link to Murder Van’s Official Bandcamp page and check them out today!
Malefic is a black/death metal band from Marietta, Ga. that has been active from 2003 to 2010, 2013-present. Malefic currently consists of Sam Williams (guitars), Jason Da Vila (guitars), Andy McGraw (bass), and Aaron Baumoel (drums). This quartet was crammed on stage but made the best of it with another ferocious set for those who came out early to the show. It is not often that you see a drummer take the lead singing duties, but Aaron is a phenomenal dual performer. Crashing hard on the drums and delivering some vicious vocals while Sam, Jason, and Andy shred on their axes. Just like Murder Van, I must admit that I have not seen Malefic before this evening, and I am ashamed of myself for missing out on some wild metal in the past. Support your local bands wherever you may live. There are a lot of great and unknown artists out there that need to be heard.
You can listen to Malefic at their Official Bandcamp page today!
Now after the opening bands helped destroy some ear drums with their ferocious sets, it was time for Crypta to take the stage. Getting the opportunity to see Crypta perform in such an intimate setting at Bogg’s Social was electrifying, especially with the energy that the band exhibits during their dynamic live shows. Crypta is a band that I will make every opportunity to see when they come near my area, and if you ever get a chance to see them then you will know exactly what I mean. Between Jessica and Taina’s lethal assault on guitar, Luana’s ability to blast some ferocious beats on the drums, or Fernanda’s wicked vocals that often remind me of the late great Chuck Schuldiner from the legendary death metal band Death.
Check out Crypta’s blistering set list from this evening’s tour stop at Bogg’s Social:
· “The Other Side of Anger”
· “Kali”
· “Poisonous Apathy”
· “Lift the Blindfold”
· “The Outsider”
· “Lullaby for the Forsaken”
· “Stronghold”
· “Limbo”
· “Trail of Traitors”
· “Under the Black Wings”
· “Dark Clouds”
· “Dark Night of the Soul”
· “Agents of Chaos”
· “Lord of Ruins”
· “From the Ashes”
· “The Closure”
Head over to Crypta’s Official Bandcamp page today and show them some support. Or you can visit Crypta’s Official Online Merchandise Store for some band t-shirts, CDs, and more. You can also read my previous review featuring Crypta: United States of Terror 2023: Morbid Angel’s 40th Anniversary exclusively on Concerthopper.com.
You can still have time to catch Crypta on their first-ever United States headlining tour during the following dates:
02/19/24: El Paso, TX @ RockHouse Bar & Grill
02/20/24: Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad
02/21/24: Phoenix/Mesa, AZ @ The Underground
02/23/24: San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick
02/24/24: Los Angeles, CA @ Whisky a Go Go
02/25/24: Las Vegas, NV @ Backstage Bar & Billiards
02/27/24: Sacramento, CA @ The Starlet Room
03/01/24: Portland, OR @ Dante's
03/02/24: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
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