If you’re a follower of modern death metal and don’t know about Crypta, you’re doing it wrong. Co-founded by former Nervosa singer/bassist Fernanda Lira in 2019, the Brazilian quartet have quickly flourished into one of the most talked-about bands in their scene. Their groovy and melodic tracks have got them endorsed by such genre stars as Morbid Angel, and, following the release of 2023 album Shades Of Sorrow, their reputation grew even further: Tobias Forge of motherfucking Ghost told Hammer that this lot were his favourite up-and-coming metal act.
With Crypta set to start a headline UK tour tomorrow (June 9), we sat down with Fernanda to talk about some of the band’s most celebrated supporters, as well as her past life as a music journalist.
