Lutharo Last updated October 16, 2025 Canadian melodic death metal band
Lutharo
Lutharo live in concert, 2022
Also known as Incarnadine (2012–2014) [ 1] Origin Hamilton, Ontario , Canada Genres Years active 2014–present Labels RPM Members Victor Bucur Past members Mike Mores Website https://lutharo.com/
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]
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) 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 Lypovsky – 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) Jeff Wilson – guitars (2023–present) Discography Studio albums:
Hiraeth (2021) [ 15] Chasing Euphoria (2024) [ 16] EPs:
Incarnadine (2015)Unleash the Beast (2018)Wings of Agony (2020) [ 17] List of singles Year Name Album/EP 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"
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