Ceremonya

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Years Active

2003

Genres

christian rock, white metal, heavy metal

Instruments

drums, vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards

Biography

Ceremonya is a Brazilian Christian rock and white metal band founded in June 2003 by Danilo Lopes, drummer, vocalist, and former member of the group Eterna. The initial lineup featured prominent musicians from the Catholic scene, such as guitarist Demian Tiguez, keyboardist Francis Botene, and bassist Marcelo Fleming. Throughout its trajectory, the group underwent several lineup changes, incorporating instrumentalists and vocalists who brought new sounds to the evangelization and heavy music project.

The group gained national prominence by releasing notable works such as the album Sacramento da Cura, in 2006, whose title track became part of the repertoire for masses and programs by Father Marcelo Rossi. In the following years, the band consolidated its space in contemporary sacred music, culminating in the release of the self-titled album Ceremonya in 2010, which was awarded at the Troféu Louvemos ao Senhor. The crowning achievement came with the album A Vida Num Segundo, released in 2016 and produced by members of the band Korzus, which earned the group a Latin Grammy nomination in the Best Portuguese Language Christian Album category.

Discography

• Sacramento da Cura (2007)
• Ceremonya (2010)
• A Vida num Segundo (2016)