For over a decade Fernanda Lira put everything she had into her black metal outfit Nervosa. It paid off in spades, with the band’s surge of success leading to a devout following, soaring records sales, and performances at festivals all over the world. After four albums, Nervosa was riding high when they began writing material for their fifth album at the end of 2019. But the bassist and lead vocalist started to see the beginning of the end of her time in the band when artistic differences and musical incompatibility caused disputes that stifled the creative process. Making the hardest decision of her life, Lira decided to walk away from Nervosa and start a new band devoid of conflict and stress. Thankfully, her turbulent times were short-lived, as she found a fresh start with ex-Nervosa drummer Luana Dametto, and guitarists Sonia Anubis and Tainá Bergamaschi in their new outlet, Crypta. The quartet quickly bonded and their collaborative writing process clicked instantly, which led