Doom metal legends SOLITUDE AETURNUS have announced the addition of James-Paul Luna as the band’s new lead vocalist.
Luna joins the long-running Texas-based doom metal outfit as the successor to Robert Lowe, whose departure from the band was officially announced in April.
SOLITUDE AETURNUS released the following statement via social media: “We are proud to announce James-Paul Luna as the new vocalist for SOLITUDE AETURNUS!
“Luna is well known for his work with HOLY GRAIL and, most recently, INTRANCED. With a commanding stage presence and years of experience, he will bring power and intensity to our live performances. His powerful yet melodic voice is a natural fit for the sound of SOLITUDE AETURNUS, and we look forward to unleashing a new chapter of doom together.
“Join us as we take the stage with James-Paul Luna for the first time at the Candelabrum Festival in León, Mexico, on September 12!”.
SOLITUDE AETURNUS performed at this year’s Maryland Deathfest on May 21 in Baltimore, Maryland, with guest vocalist Jason McMaster handling lead vocals for the band’s appearance.
The current lineup of the Texas-based doom metal veterans also features John Perez on guitar, Edgar Rivera on guitar, Lyle Steadham on bass, and Logan Cade on drums.
When Lowe’s exit from SOLITUDE AETURNUS was first announced four months ago, the group said that the decision to part ways 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 AETURNUS’s most recent studio album, “Alone”, was released in 2006.
