A new, profoundly dark era is about to begin for EPITAPH. The legendary Italian Doom Metal band has officially announced their return to the studio this coming March, bolstered by a significant new presence to their line-up: Felipe Plaza Kutzbach—who previously appeared as a special guest during the band’s recent live performances—has joined as their permanent vocalist.
Internationally recognized and acclaimed for his distinctive, evocative voice—showcased in cult European Doom and Epic Metal bands such as Procession, Capilla Ardiente, and Deströyer 666—Felipe brings an artistic background that aligns perfectly with the dark, solemn, and traditional attitude that has always defined the EPITAPH sound.
In March the band will enter the recording studio to craft the successor to “Path To Oblivion”—a project that promises to fuse the deepest roots of classic Heavy Doom and Italian Dark sound, with the renewed energy brought by this collaboration.
“Welcoming Felipe into the EPITAPH family was a natural and incredibly exciting step,” the band states. “He has long been a great friend and, above all, a huge fan of ours. Our concert with him as frontman at the Church of Crow Doom Festival in Pinerolo demonstrated an excellent chemistry within this new line-up—a connection that has only grown stronger during the composition of our new material. His voice possesses the exact blend of drama, power, and respect for tradition that we were looking for to elevate our new songs and give them an even broader, international reach. We can’t wait to get into the studio this March and share what we’re creating with you… we’re certain you’re going to love it”.
“Joining a band with such a great history as EPITAPH is a great honor,” comments Felipe Plaza Kutzbach. “We share the same visceral, uncompromising vision of Heavy and Doom music. The new material sounds massive and atmospheric—I’m ready to give it my all in the studio.”
Further details regarding the new creation will be revealed in the coming months.
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MY KINGDOM MUSIC: http://www.facebook.com/mykingdommusicofficial
EPITAPH: https://www.facebook.com/epitaph.doom
