Giuseppe Capolupo

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Giuseppe Capolupo
Birth nameGiuseppe Antonio Capolupo
Also known asGypsy
Joey
OriginPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Occupation(s)Drummer
Years active2003–present
Member of
Formerly of
  • Demise of Eros
    Spinach on Wednesdays
    Renfield
    Gypsy and His Band of Ghosts
    God Alone

Giuseppe Antonio Capolupo is an American drummer who typically performs metalcore. He has been in bands such as Renfield, Demise of Eros, Haste the Day and Once Nothing, as well as formed his own band, Gypsy and His Band of Ghosts.[1][2] Capolupo joined The Devil Wears Prada as a fill-in drummer, with the eventual plan of becoming an official member.[3]

Background[edit]

Capolupo began his musical career in 2003, when he became the rhythm guitarist, and co-vocalist for Renfield. After which, he started to perform drums for Demise of Eros.[4] In 2005, he departed from the band. Following his departure, he joined Once Nothing as their drummer. During the band's initial run, Capolupo recorded on Earthmover and First Came the Law.[5] In 2008, the band disbanded and Capolupo moved to Chicago, to be in a relationship.[1] In December 2008, Capolupo was hired by Haste the Day to perform drums after Devin Chaulk departed from the band.[1] During his tenure with Haste the Day, he recorded on Attack of the Wolf King in 2010. In 2011, the band disbanded and the members went their separate ways. Capolupo formed his own project, Gypsy and His Band of Ghosts, which marked a departure from metalcore and focused on a folk rock style.[1][2][6] He recorded an EP, Shortcuts, Backup Plans and Detours, and released it independently.[1][2] Following the release of the EP, Capolupo reformed Once Nothing in 2012, alongside most of the final lineup and recorded The Indiana Sessions in 2013. In 2014, Haste the Day reunited and began to work on a new album, which came out the following year in 2015, titled Coward.[7]

In 2016, it was announced that Daniel Williams of The Devil Wears Prada was departing from the band and that Capolupo was going to take over.[8][9][10] The Devil Wears Prada had played some of their first shows with Demise of Eros and kept in contact with the members, including Capolupo.[10] While Capolupo has not made an official member,[11] He recorded on Transit Blues, the band's most recent release.[12] Following joining the band, he joined Vocalist Mike Hranica in his post-punk band, God Alone.[13]

Influences[edit]

Capolupo was highly influenced by several drummers, including Jojo Mayer, Thomas Lang, Virgil Donati, Carter Beauford, Akira Jimbo, Benny Greb, Elvin Jones, Tony Williams, and Dennis Chambers.[14]

Bands[edit]

Current

  • Gypsy and His Band of Ghosts – vocals, lead guitars (2011–present)
  • The Devil Wears Prada – session drums (2016–2019), drums (2019–present)

Hiatus

Former

Live and Session

  • God Alone – drums, piano (2018–present)[13]

Discography[edit]

Demise of Eros

  • Demise of Eros (2004)

Once Nothing

Haste the Day

Gypsy and His Band of Ghosts

  • Shortcuts, Backup Plans and Detours (2012)

The Devil Wears Prada

God Alone

  • Bent Shoulders (2018)
  • Milk Drinkers (2018)

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e Welsh, Margaret (September 12, 2012). "Gypsy and His Band of Ghosts release debut EP". Pittsburgh City Paper. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
  2. ^ a b c Mervis, Scott (September 20, 2012). "Gypsy Songs". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
  3. ^ Mart, Matt (September 12, 2018). "Labor Day Weekend Vegas Metal Fun With Parkway Drive and Company". Uncivil Revolt. Retrieved October 4, 2018.
  4. ^ Beard, Mason (August 18, 2017). "5 Unknown Metal Bands of Faith". Indie Vision Music. Archived from the original on August 24, 2017. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
  5. ^ Kulfan, Tyler (April 3, 2008). "MUSIC REVIEW: Once Nothing, now everything". Lancaster Online. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
  6. ^ Jana (May 18, 2011). "Former HASTE THE DAY Drummer Launches New Project "Gypsy And His Band Of Ghosts"". BurnYourEars.de (in German). Retrieved October 4, 2018.
  7. ^ Ibarra, Anthony. "Haste the Day announces sixth studio album". Christcore. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
  8. ^ Crawford, Sherri (October 3, 2016). "Watch: Devil Wears Prada gives fans a taste of entire new album ahead of release". AXS.com. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
  9. ^ O'Neill, Christina (August 3, 2016). "The Devil Wears Prada announce North American tour". Metal Hammer. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
  10. ^ a b Trapp, Phillip (October 3, 2016). "In Transit". HM Magazine. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
  11. ^ Wookubus (July 15, 2016). "The Devil Wears Prada Debut "Daughter" Video, Recruit Haste The Day Drummer". Theprp. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
  12. ^ "THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA ANNOUNCE FIRST RECORD WITHOUT ORIGINAL DRUMMER". Alternative Press. July 18, 2016. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
  13. ^ a b Chichester, Sammi (June 28, 2018). "HEAR DEVIL WEARS PRADA MEMBERS GO POST-PUNK ON NEW GOD ALONE SONG "HEAVY METAL"". Revolver Magazine. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
  14. ^ "Giuseppe "Gypsy" Capolupo of Haste The Day". Modern Drummer. July 2010. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
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