Solitude Aeturnus has officially announced James-Paul Luna as the band's new vocalist, replacing Robert Lowe, whose departure was first announced in April.
The announcement comes via a social media statement released on Saturday, August 1: "We are proud to announce James-Paul Luna as the new vocalist for SOLITUDE AETERNUS!" Luna is best known for his work with Holy Grail and most recently with Intranced.
With a commanding stage presence and years of experience, he will bring power and intensity to the band's live performances.
His powerful yet melodic voice is a natural fit for SOLITUDE AETERNUS's sound.
The band will debut Luna in person at the Candelabrum Festival in LeĂłn, Mexico, on September 12.
This marks the first time the band has performed with Luna live.
Prior to this, SOLITUDE AETERNUS performed with guest singer Jason McMaster at Maryland Deathfest on May 21 in Baltimore.
The current lineup includes John Perez (guitar), Edgar Rivera (guitar), Lyle Steadham (bass), and Logan Cade (drums).
When Lowe’s exit was first announced four months ago, the band stated the decision was "a necessary change if we are to move forward as an active band...
This was not an easy decision, of course, but we feel positive about it as we move forward with more shows and other plans." SOLITUDE AETERNUS’s latest album, "Alone," was released in 2006.
Formed as SOLITUDE in 1987, the band changed its name to SOLITUDE AETERNUS in 1989 after a legal threat.
Their debut album, "Into The Depths Of Sorrow," was recorded at the Dallas Sound Lab in 1990 and released in 1991.
The band later released "Beyond The Crimson Horizon" (1992), "Through The Darkest Hour" (1994), "Downfall" (1995), and "Adagio" (1998), with a hiatus between 1996 and 2005 before reuniting with a new lineup in 2005.
The 2006 album "Alone" was released via Massacre Records after extensive songwriting sessions in 2006.