John Centorrino is the vocalist for Crystal Lake. Formed in Tokyo, Japan in 2002, Crystal Lake is a 5-piece hardcore/metalcore band. They signed with Century Media Records in 2024 and have been anticipating their first offering since that time. The new record is called The Weight Of Sound and it gets released on January 23rd, 2026.
In this interview, John talks about traveling to Japan to audition for the band from his home in New York, and what it’s like to communicate and organize things with his Japanese bandmates. He also talks about the use of his clean voice and his approach to carrying on the longtime legacy that Crystal Lake has built over the years. We also discuss some of John’s tattoos and what the touring schedule might look like for the future.
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