Lutharo
Canadian melodic death metal band
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Lutharo is a Canadian melodic death metal band formed in 2014 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The band was founded by guitarist Victor Bucur, who later recruited lead vocalist Krista Shipperbottom.[4]
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Lutharo live in concert, 2022 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Incarnadine (2012–2014)[1] |
| Origin | Hamilton, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Label | RPM |
| Members | Victor Bucur Chris Pacey |
| Past members | Mike Mores Zac Almas Paige McAleney Kenny Twigg John Raposo Ruslan "Rusty" Lypovsky Duval Gabraiel Krista Shipperbottom Cory Hofing |
| Website | https://lutharo.com/ |
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Since their formation, Lutharo have released two studio albums, and three EPs. They have also toured with Striker,[5] Unleash the Archers,[6] Alestorm,[7] Raven[8] and Frozen Crown.[9]
Musical style and influences
Lutharo has been described as a blend between melodic death metal[2] and power metal,[3] while also including elements of thrash metal, folk metal, and symphonic metal.[citation needed]
The band's influences include Arch Enemy, Unleash the Archers, Judas Priest, Metallica,[10] Dimmu Borgir, Epica,[11] Iron Maiden, Ensiferum, Dark Tranquillity, Destiny's Child,[12] and Heart.[13]
Band members
Current
- Victor Bucur – lead guitar, backing vocals (2014–present)
- Chris Pacey – bass (2018–present)
Former
- Zac Almas – drums (2014–2015)
- Kenny Twigg – guitars (2014–2015)
- Mike Mores – bass, backing vocals (2014–2018)
- Paige McAleney – drums (2014–2018)
- John Raposo – guitars (2015–2022)
- Ruslan "Rusty" Lypovsky[2] – bass (2018), drums (2018–2019)
- Duval Gabraiel – drums (2019–2021)
- Krista Shipperbottom – lead vocals (2014–2025)[14]
- Cory Hofing – drums (2018, 2021–2025; live 2018–2019)[14]
Touring
- Cale Costello – drums (2022, 2025)
- Alex Snape – guitars (2023), drums (2025)
- Jeff Wilson – guitars (2023–present)
- Kayla Dixon – lead vocals (2025)
Discography
Studio albums:
EPs:
- Incarnadine (2015)
- Unleash the Beast (2018)
- Wings of Agony (2020)[17]
| Year | Name | Album/EP |
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| 2018 | "Unleash the Beast" | Unleash the Beast |
| 2020 | "Barren" | Wings of Agony |
| "Blood Lightning" | ||
| 2021 | "Lost in a Soul" | Hiraeth |
| "To Kill or to Crave" | ||
| "Hopeless Abandonment" | ||
| 2023 | "Ruthless Bloodline" | Chasing Euphoria |
| "Born to Ride" | ||
| "Time to Rise" | ||
| 2024 | "Reaper's Call" | |
| "Creating a King" |