Photo credit: Tyson Pate – Album artwork by: Nat Lacuna

Metallic hardcore outfit Capra have unleashed their sophomore full-length, Errors, via Metal Blade Records / Blacklight Media Records. Maintaining all the elements that made their 2021 debut so compelling – raucous energy, frantic riffs, the from-the-gut lyrics and soul-searing delivery of vocalist Crow Lotus – Capra has stepped things up on this record, with stronger songwriting and a determination to reach the next level. For a preview of Errors, a new performance video for the album track “Silana” can be viewed at: youtu.be/HL7jZKJX3ok – exclusively via LCY Media and shot by Carlisle Jones.

Tyler Harper (guitar) comments: “I’m so excited to finally put ‘Errors’ out into the world. We put everything we’ve got into this one. It’s been a long time coming and I can’t wait for everyone to get to know our music on a deeper level.”

Trevor Alleman (bass) adds: “Excited to finally share our LCY video for ‘Silana’, the final single off of our new record ‘Errors’ out today. Doing a video with LCY has been high up on my to do list and I couldn’t be happier with the result. Huge shout out to Carlisle for creating an awesome space to help both the Birmingham scene and the bands that pass through. Thankful to be added to this library of ‘Uncut Videos’.“

Purchase and stream Errors in full now at: blacklightmediarecords.com/capra

Coming primarily from a hardcore background, giving listeners a sense of nostalgia for the sounds of the late 90’s and early 2000’s hardcore and punk scenes, but also incorporating elements of metal that complement the overall tone, everything Capra does on Errors resonates with emotion; nothing is forced.

Capra live
Nov. 1, 2023 – San Antonio, TX @ Vibes Underground
Nov. 2, 2023 – Albuquerque, NM @ Ren’s Den
Nov. 4, 2023 – San Diego, CA @ Petco Park – Dia De Los Deftones
Nov. 5, 2023 – El Paso, TX @ Rock House
Nov. 11, 2023 – Lafayette, LA @ Feed and Seed

Capra line-up:
Crow Lotus – Vocals
Tyler Harper – Guitar
Jeremy Randazzo – Drums
Trevor Alleman – Bass

Capra online:
https://www.facebook.com/Capraband
https://www.instagram.com/capraband
https://twitter.com/capraband

On October 6th, metallic hardcore outfit CAPRA will unleash their sophomore full-length, Errors, via Metal Blade Records / Blacklight Media Records. Maintaining all the elements that made their 2021 debut so compelling – raucous energy, frantic riffs, the from-the-gut lyrics and soul-searing delivery of vocalist Crow Lotus – Capra has stepped things up on this record, with stronger songwriting and a determination to reach the next level. For a preview of Errors, the video for the new single “Human Commodity” (produced by Jai Benoit & Jerik Thibodaux, and feat. Walls Of Jericho‘s Candace Puopolo) can be viewed below.

Tyler Harper (guitar) comments: “We are so honored to have worked with Candace Puopolo on this track. I grew up listening to Walls of Jericho and they were always a major influence on my music. To have a legend involved with what we’re doing is such a rad feeling.”

The debut single, “Tied Up“, can also be heard at: blacklightmediarecords.com/capra – where the album can be pre-ordered in various versions.

Errors track-listing:
01. CHSF
02. Tied Up
03. Silana
04. Trauma Bond
05. Loser
06. Kingslayer
07. Human Commodity
08. Transplant
09. Obligatory Existence
10. Nora (Last Call)

Tracking in Estuary Recording Studios in Austin, Texas, with Andrew Hernandez, Errors was mixed by Taylor Young and mastered by Brad Boatright, the latter two having worked on In Transmission (2021). Guitarist Tyler Harper comments, “I knew that I wanted it to pick up where the first album left off, but that it needed to have an entirely new attitude. If you listen to the last song from ‘In Transmission’ into the first song on ‘Errors’, it’s a continuation. From there the album steers off into a direction that still feels similar, but is new.” Coming primarily from a hardcore background, giving listeners a sense of nostalgia for the sounds of the late 90’s and early 2000’s hardcore and punk scenes, but also incorporating elements of metal that complement the overall tone, everything the band does on Errors resonates with emotion; nothing is forced.

For collaborations, Capra recruited Walls Of Jericho vocalist Candace Kucsulain-Puopolo to add her inimitable tones to “Human Commodity,” while their friend Dustin Coffman from Glassing added backing vocals to a handful of tracks. Producer Hernandez also added some piano to “Nora,” which closes out the album in a very different manner than anything they’ve previously explored. In a complete juxtaposition to the tracks that precede it, “Nora” is atmospheric and lithe, delicate and haunting. “I’ve always wanted to show a prettier/lighter side to this band where it’s not always aggressive,” says Harper. “Life is a rollercoaster and sometimes you need to throw some pretty piano into it.” Since Capra‘s inception, Harper has always envisaged each album being a continuation of the last, and then breaking it off into its own journey, seeing “Nora” as “a fun way to start album three!“

Until then, the band will tour like the road warriors they have become, bringing Errors to North America and overseas (see below for all upcoming dates). Capra are eager to bond with fans new and old. Lotus explains that crucial connection: “Care about us because we care about you. And because we are a part of creating something our community can be proud of.”

Capra USA tour dates
w/ Zao, Your Spirit Dies
Sept. 16, 2023 – Chattanooga, TN @ Dark Roast*
Sept. 17, 2023 – Cincinnati, OH @ Legends*
Sept. 19, 2023 – Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary
Sept. 20, 2023 – Chicago, IL @ Reggie’s
Sept. 21, 2023 – Louisville, KY @ Mag Bar
Sept. 22, 2023 – Louisville, KY @ Kentucky Exposition Center (Louder Than Life) *
Sept. 24, 2023 – Greenville, SC @ Radio Room
Sept. 28, 2023 – Pensacola, FL @ Easy Going Gallery*
Sept. 29, 2023 – New Orleans, LA @ Gasa Gasa*
*=Capra only

Capra live
Nov. 4, 2023 – San Diego, CA @ Petco Park – Dia De Los Deftones

Capra line-up:
Crow Lotus – Vocals
Tyler Harper – Guitar
Jeremy Randazzo – Drums
Trevor Alleman – Bass

Capra online:
https://www.facebook.com/Capraband
https://www.instagram.com/capraband
https://twitter.com/capraband

On October 6th, metallic hardcore outfit CAPRA will unleash their sophomore full-length, Errors, via Metal Blade Records / Blacklight Media Records. Maintaining all the elements that made their 2021 debut so compelling – raucous energy, frantic riffs, the from-the-gut lyrics and soul-searing delivery of vocalist Crow Lotus – Capra has stepped things up on this record, with stronger songwriting and a determination to reach the next level. For a first preview of Errors, the video for the new single “Tied Up” (filmed by Dante Torrieri, Editing and Direction by Jai Benoit) can be viewed at: blacklightmediarecords.com/capra – where the album can also be pre-ordered in various versions.

Tracking in Estuary Recording Studios in Austin, Texas, with Andrew Hernandez, Errors was mixed by Taylor Young and mastered by Brad Boatright, the latter two having worked on In Transmission (2021). Guitarist Tyler Harper comments, “I knew that I wanted it to pick up where the first album left off, but that it needed to have an entirely new attitude. If you listen to the last song from ‘In Transmission’ into the first song on ‘Errors’, it’s a continuation. From there the album steers off into a direction that still feels similar, but is new.” Coming primarily from a hardcore background, giving listeners a sense of nostalgia for the sounds of the late 90’s and early 2000’s hardcore and punk scenes, but also incorporating elements of metal that complement the overall tone, everything the band does on Errors resonates with emotion; nothing is forced.

For collaborations, Capra recruited Walls Of Jericho vocalist Candace Kucsulain-Puopolo to add her inimitable tones to “Human Commodity,” while their friend Dustin Coffman from Glassing added backing vocals to a handful of tracks. Producer Hernandez also added some piano to “Nora,” which closes out the album in a very different manner than anything they’ve previously explored. In a complete juxtaposition to the tracks that precede it, “Nora” is atmospheric and lithe, delicate and haunting. “I’ve always wanted to show a prettier/lighter side to this band where it’s not always aggressive,” says Harper. “Life is a rollercoaster and sometimes you need to throw some pretty piano into it.” Since Capra‘s inception, Harper has always envisaged each album being a continuation of the last, and then breaking it off into its own journey, seeing “Nora” as “a fun way to start album three!“

Until then, the band will tour like the road warriors they have become, bringing Errors to North America and overseas (see below for all upcoming dates). Capra are eager to bond with fans new and old. Lotus explains that crucial connection: “Care about us because we care about you. And because we are a part of creating something our community can be proud of.”

Errors track-listing:
01. CHSF
02. Tied Up
03. Silana
04. Trauma Bond
05. Loser
06. Kingslayer
07. Human Commodity
08. Transplant
09. Obligatory Existence
10. Nora (Last Call)

Capra European tour dates
July 28, 2023 – Montendre, France @ Salle Claude Augier
July 29, 2023 – Albi, France @ Xtreme Fest
Aug. 1, 2023 – Velenje, Slovenia @ Metaldays
Aug. 2, 2023 – Barcelona, Spain @ Sala Estraperlo
Aug. 3, 2023 – Santander, Spain @ Rock Beer The New
Aug. 4, 2023 – Oviedo, Spain @ Sala Gong
Aug. 5, 2023 – Vigo, Spain @ Pub Transylvania
Aug. 6, 2023 – Madrid, Spain @ Sala Silikona
Aug. 9, 2023 – Munich, Germany @ Backstage
Aug. 10, 2023 – Jaromer, Czech Republic @ Brutal Assault
Aug. 11, 2023 – Burglengenfeld, Germany @ VAZ Pfarrheim
Aug. 12, 2023 – Oberhausen, Germany @ Helvete
Aug. 16, 2023 – Dinkelsbühl, Germany @ Summer Breeze
Aug. 17, 2023 – Vicenza, Italy @ Birrificio San Giorgio
Aug. 18, 2023 – Francavilla Al Mare, Italy @ Frantic Fest
Aug. 19, 2023 – Modena, Italy @ Pignoletto Fest
Aug. 22, 2023 – Hannover, Germany @ Bei Chéz Heinz
Aug. 23, 2023 – Hamburg, Germany @ Bambi Galore
Aug. 24, 2023 – Osnabrück, Germany @ Bastard Club
Aug. 25, 2023 – Neunkirchen, Germany @ Stummsche Reithalle
Aug. 26, 2023 – Wörrstadt, Germany @ Neuborn Open Air

Capra USA tour dates
w/ Zao, Your Spirit Dies
Sept. 16, 2023 – Chattanooga, TN @ Dark Roast*
Sept. 17, 2023 – Cincinnati, OH @ Legends*
Sept. 19, 2023 – Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary
Sept. 20, 2023 – Chicago, IL @ Reggie’s
Sept. 21, 2023 – Louisville, KY @ Mag Bar
Sept. 24, 2023 – Greenville, SC @ Radio Room
Sept. 28, 2023 – Pensacola, FL @ Easy Going Gallery*
Sept. 29, 2023 – New Orleans, LA @ Gasa Gasa*
*=Capra only

Capra line-up:
Crow Lotus – Vocals
Tyler Harper – Guitar
Jeremy Randazzo – Drums
Trevor Alleman – Bass

Capra online:
https://www.facebook.com/Capraband
https://www.instagram.com/capraband
https://twitter.com/capraband

Metallic Hardcore Outfit CAPRA will return to Europe for full Summer tour.

“You asked, we listened! We’re beyond stoked to finally be heading across the pond this summer to play a handful of dates surrounding so many sick festivals and hang with all of you. We’ve got a few off days to fill so if you want to have us in your city, be sure to hit up our agents at District 19!“

CAPRA
2023-07-28 – Salle Claude Augier – Montendre, FR
2023-07-29 – Xtreme Fest – Albi, FR
2023-08-01 – Metaldays – Velenje, SI
2023-08-02 – Sala Estraperlo – Barcelona, ES
2023-08-03 – Rock Beer The New – Santander, ES
2023-08-04 – Sala Gong – Oviedo, ES
2023-08-05 – Pub Transylvania – Vigo, ES
2023-08-06 – Sala Silikona – Madrid, ES
2023-08-09 – Backstage – Munich, DE
2023-08-10 – Brutal Assault – Jaromer, CZ
2023-08-11 – VAZ Pfarrheim – Burglengenfeld, DE
2023-08-12 – Helvete – Oberhausen, DE
2023-08-16 – Summer Breeze – Dinkelsbühl, DE
2023-08-17 – Birrificio San Giorgio – Vicenza, IT
2023-08-18 – Frantic Fest – Francavilla Al Mare, IT
2023-08-19 – Pignoletto Fest – Modena, IT
2023-08-22 – Bei Chéz Heinz – Hannover, DE
2023-08-23 – Bambi Galore – Hamburg, DE
2023-08-24 – Goldgrube – Kassel, DE
2023-08-25 – Stummsche Reithalle – Neunkirchen, DE
2023-08-26 – Neuborn Open Air – Wörrstadt, DE

Capra is a metallic hardcore band roaring out of the depths of southern Louisiana. With high energy delivery and raging rock and roll hooks inspired by Converge and Every Time I Die, this is the band for their time and place. Their debut album In Transmission came out on Metal Blade Records and was one of the most talked about hardcore debuts in 2021, garnering praise from Revolver, Knotfest and many more! Since then the band has toured heavily, performing with Killswitch Engage, Eyehategod, Exhorder, Whores, and KENmode as well as a landmark performance at Furnace Fest.

Capra line-up:
Crow Lotus – vocals
Tyler Harper – guitar
Trevor Alleman – guitar
Jeremy Randazzo – drums
Ben Paramore – bass

Louisiana-based metallic hardcore outfit CAPRA will support Killswitch Engage on five special shows this Spring. The short April run will make its way through Baltimore, Charlotte, Norfolk, Lancaster, and Cleveland. Additional support will be provided by Currents.

Comments vocalist Crow Lotus, “Killswitch Engage puts on one hell of a show and we were lucky enough to catch them headline Furnace Fest 2021! It’s going to be an honor to share a stage with them. We’re all stoked!“

The dates with Killswitch Engage follow the band’s Southeast headlining tour, currently underway. This June,  CAPRA will appear on Benefit Bash to help support the Sloss Furnace Foundation. Presented by Furnace Fest, the event will be held on Saturday, June 17th and features Darkest Hour, The Acacia Strain,  Integrity,  Maylene And The Sons Of Disaster, Left To Suffer, and others. Profits from the event will go toward improving areas related to the Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark including stage repair, enhanced lighting, planting new grass etc.

See all confirmed dates below.

CAPRA:
3/12/2023 Switchyard – Hattiesburg, MS
3/14/2023 The Sentient Bean – Savannah, GA
3/15/2023 Boggs Social – Atlanta, GA
3/16/2023 Conduit – Orlando, FL w/ Thirst
3/17/2023 SFL Bar – Port Saint Lucie, FL w/ Thirst
3/18/2023 The Legion – Tampa, FL w/ Thirst
3/19/2023 Mosey’s Downtown – Panama City, FL

w/ Killswitch Engage, Currents:
4/10/2023 Rams Head – Baltimore, MD
4/11/2023 The Fillmore – Charlotte, NC
4/13/2023 The Norva – Norfolk, VA
4/14/2023 LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival @ Freedom Hall/Lancaster Convention Center – Lancaster, PA
4/15/2023 Agora Ballroom – Cleveland, OH
End Tour
6/17/2023 Benefit Bash @ Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark – Birmingham, AL [info]

Louisiana-based metallic hardcore outfit CAPRA will return to the stage next month with Texas post hardcore outfit, The Grasshopper Lies Heavy. The journey runs from September 16th in Austin, Texas and closes with a performance at Furnace Fest in Birmingham, Alabama on September 23rd. The week-long tour includes two shows supporting state mates Eyehategod.

Comments guitarist Tyler Harper, “With Furnace Fest coming up, we’re beyond ready to be back on the road with our friends in The Grasshopper Lies Heavy, one of the sickest bands in the Texas underground right now and to be doing a few shows with the legendary Eyehategod! These dates are going to be a blast and among our last few shows of the year. Come out and party with us!“

Additionally, the band will terrorize their home state in October with a pair of shows supporting Exhorder as well as a show with KEN Mode Halloween night. See all confirmed dates below.

CAPRA w/ The Grasshopper Lies Heavy:
9/16/2022 The Lost Well – Austin, TX w/ Eyehategod
9/17/2022 Growl and Division Brewery – Arlington, TX w/ Eyehategod
9/18/2022 Labyrinth⁠ – Little Rock, AR
9/20/2022 Sundown Tavern⁠ – Ruston, LA
9/21/2022 TBA – New Orleans, LA
9/22/2022 Thirsty Hippo⁠ – Hattiesburg, MS
9/23/2022 Furnace Fest – Birmingham, AL +⁠

w/ Exhorder:
10/27/2022 Grant Street Music Hall – Lafayette, LA
10/28/2022 The Lot Downtown – Shreveport, LA

w/ KEN Mode, Frail Body, UT/EX:
10/31/2022 Gasa Gasa – New Orleans, LA
+ CAPRA only

Formed in 2016 by guitarist Tyler Harper and drummer Jeremy Randazzo, the initial idea for CAPRA was to create something that would be fresh while still giving listeners a sense of nostalgia for the sounds of the late ’90s and early 2000s hardcore and punk scenes. Following various lineup changes, and adding Crow Lotus (vocals), Trevor Alleman (guitar), and Ben Paramore (bass) to their ranks, everything came together. In Transmission — recorded with Jai Benoit (Golgothan, Father Rust), then mixed by Taylor Young (Nails, Twitching Tongues), and mastered by Brad Boatwright (Pig Destroyer, Integrity, Torche, Idle Hands) — represents the culmination of years of hard work, reflecting everything they’ve been writing and pouring into the band since solidifying the lineup. “We wanted it to be the heaviest and most complete record we could possibly lay down, composed of only the best songs we’ve written over years of playing together,” says Paramore. “It’s the best set of songs we’ve ever had, and we’re all extremely proud of them, and each other, so we hope it sounds like a total passion project – because it is.“

Preview and purchase In Transmission at: blacklightmediarecords.com/capra