Brazilian death metal powerhouse Crypta have officially announced Victoria Villarreal as their new permanent guitarist, finalizing their lineup as a four-piece alongside Fernanda Lira (bass, vocals), Luana Dametto (drums), and Tainá Bergamaschi (guitar).
Based in Los Angeles, Victoria Villarreal has been active in the original music scene for many years as both a guitarist and vocalist, primarily leading her progressive death metal band Syrebris, as well as taking part in the collaborative project Chaos Rising Project. Her personal musical signature is strongly rooted in old-school and technical death metal, something she had already proven in connection with Crypta while performing as one of the band’s guest guitarists on previous tours.
Villarreal will not only be present at the upcoming dates in Brazil and on future tours, but is also already actively contributing to the composition of new music for Crypta.
Fernanda Lira says: “We are very happy to welcome Vicky to Crypta. Our chemistry is excellent both on and off stage, and her contribution to the band so far has been incredible. We are sure this will be a very amazing chapter for all of us!”
Formed in 2019 by former Nervosa members Luana Dametto (drums) and Fernanda Lira (bass, vocals), and now featuring guitarists Tainá Bergamaschi and Victoria Villarreal, Crypta released their latest steamroller of an album, Shades of Sorrow, in August 2023, blending classic and modern death metal with elements of extreme and black metal. After numerous shows and festival appearances around the globe during this album cycle, the upcoming live dates will mark a farewell to Shades of Sorrow while building anticipation for the next powerful chapter of the band’s career.
“The Shades of Sorrow: Final Rites – European Summer Tour 2026” includes festival appearances, headline shows, as well as dates with Slaughter To Prevail, Kittie, and Sepultura, and kicks off on June 5 at the Rage Against Racism Open Air in Duisburg, Germany.
Tour dates are as follows:
June 5, 2026 – Duisburg, Germany – Rage Against Racism Open Air
June 6, 2026 – Kirchdorf, Germany – Bavarian Battle Open Air
June 7, 2026 – Plzeň, Czech Republic – Metalfest Open Air
June 8, 2026 – Berlin, Germany – Cassiopeia
June 10, 2026 – The Hague, Netherlands – Musicon
June 12, 2026 – Madrid, Spain – Revi Live
June 13, 2026 – Lisbon, Portugal – Lx Extreme
June 14, 2026 – Mos, Spain – Sala Rebullón
June 15, 2026 – Vitoria, Spain – Urban Rock Concept
June 16, 2026 – Valencia, Spain – Sala Rock City
June 17, 2026 – Badalona, Spain – Sala Estraperlo
June 19, 2026 – Clisson, France – Hellfest
June 21, 2026 – Istanbul, Turkey – Paribu Art
June 23, 2026 – Oldenburg, Germany – Cadillac
June 24, 2026 – Dresden, Germany – Beatpol
June 26, 2026 – Hauteville, Switzerland – Abyss Festival
June 27, 2026 – Karlsruhe, Germany – Stadtmitte
June 30, 2026 – Weinheim, Germany – Cafe Central
July 1, 2026 – Düsseldorf, Germany – Ratinger Hof
July 2, 2026 – Osnabrück, Germany – Bastard Club
July 3, 2026 – Hamburg, Germany – Logo
July 4, 2026 – Ballenstedt, Germany – Rockharz Open Air
July 24, 2026 – Athens, Greece – Floyd (w/ Slaughter to Prevail)
July 25, 2026 – Thessaloniki, Greece – Moni Lazariston (w/ Slaughter to Prevail)
July 27, 2026 – Sofia, Bulgaria – Yunak (w/ Slaughter to Prevail)
July 28, 2026 – Belgrade, Serbia – Zappa Barka
July 30, 2026 – Vienna, Austria – Viper Room
July 31, 2026 – Salzburg, Austria – Rockhouse
August 1, 2026 – Saarbrücken, Germany – Garage (w/ Slaughter to Prevail)
August 2, 2026 – Kortrijk, Belgium – DVG Club
August 4, 2026 – Aschaffenburg, Germany – Colos-Saal (w/ Kittie)
August 5, 2026 – München, Germany – Backstage (Free & Easy Festival) (w/ Kittie)
August 6, 2026 – Nürnberg, Germany – Hirsch
August 7, 2026 – Köln, Germany – Gebäude 9 (w/ Kittie)
August 9, 2026 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena (w/ Sepultura)
August 10, 2026 – Glasgow, United Kingdom – SWG3 Galvanizers (w/ Slaughter to Prevail)
August 11, 2026 – Carlisle, United Kingdom – The Brickyard
August 12, 2026 – Bristol, United Kingdom – O2 Academy (w/ Slaughter to Prevail)
August 13, 2026 – Southampton, United Kingdom – The 1865
August 14, 2026 – Birmingham, United Kingdom – Asylum
August 15, 2026 – London, United Kingdom – The Dome
