Bio

Crystal Spiders originally emerged in 2019 as the brainchild of bassist and vocalist Brenna Leath, who wanted to explore a new creative path after years performing with Lightning Born. Quickly establishing themselves as pioneers of a new breed of heavy rock and stoner doom, their first self-recorded demo secured them a spot on The Obelisk’s yearly ranking of short releases, followed up shortly by a debut album release with Ripple Music.

Building on the foundations laid by legends from Black Sabbath and Judas Priest to Fu Manchu, Kyuss, Windhand and beyond with an innovative approach, Crystal Spiders infuse the best elements of both classic rock and heavy metal dynamics with a hazy, psychedelic, doomed-out edge — a raw blend of powerhouse vocals, fuzzed-out bass lines, and shredding guitar.

Having earned both global critical acclaim and the support of a diverse, growing fanbase extending well beyond their North Carolina roots over multiple singles, three full-length albums, from MOLT through MORIERIS to Metanoia, and a slew of electric gigs to date, Crystal Spiders show no signs of slowing down, with a fall 2026 US tour alongside psych-doom trio Heavy Temple and more on the horizon, with tour dates forthcoming.