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SOLITUDE AETURNUS Recruits Ex-HOLY GRAIL Singer JAMES-PAUL LUNA
Solitude Aeturnus has appointed former Holy Grail vocalist James-Paul Luna as its new singer, replacing Robert Lowe after his departure was announced in April. The move gives the long-running Texas doom metal band a new frontman as it seeks to resume regular activity, including live shows and other future plans.
Luna, who has also performed with Intranced, will make his debut with the band at Candelabrum Festival in León, Mexico, on 12 September. Solitude Aeturnus previously used guest vocalist Jason McMaster for its Maryland Deathfest appearance in May; its current instrumental line-up includes John Perez, Edgar Rivera, Lyle Steadham and Logan Cade. The band’s most recent album, *Alone*, was released in 2006.
In short
- James-Paul Luna becomes Solitude Aeturnus’s new vocalist.
- He replaces Robert Lowe, who left in April.
- Luna’s debut show is scheduled for 12 September.
Explained simply
Solitude Aeturnus are a long-running doom metal band from Texas. Doom metal is a style of heavy metal known for slow tempos and a weighty sound; the band’s most recent album, Alone, came out in 2006.
The group’s singer had been Robert Lowe, who left earlier this year. The band has also performed with guest singer Jason McMaster, while its instrumental line-up includes guitarists John Perez and Edgar Rivera, bassist Lyle Steadham and drummer Logan Cade.
James-Paul Luna has sung with Holy Grail and Intranced. Solitude Aeturnus have said they want to return to regular activity, including live performances, making the choice of a new singer relevant to the band’s future plans.
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