Industrial veterans Lords of Acid have confirmed that former Butcher Babies vocalists Carla Harvey has officially joined the ranks. Harvey will be tracking vocals for the band's eighth full length studio album. Additionally, Blabbermouth has reported that the band's manager Marc Jordan has confirmed that Harvey will be performing with Lords of Acid for a lengthy 27-date tour set for June of this year.
In a statement Harvey shared confirming the announcement, the veteran vocalist explained how Lords of Acid were an important part of his journey of musical discovery.
“I had three favorite bands in high school: Guns N’ Roses, Pantera and Lords Of Acid. Each one shaped me and uniquely influenced me as an artist. LOA had me hooked from the moment I heard ‘I Sit On Acid‘ as a teenager dancing the night away at Detroit’s goth Industrial Haven City Club.
My obsession with LOA only grew after I saw Coop’s artwork on the cover of ‘Voodoo U‘. Now I get to record an album and go on tour with my industrial heroes! Pinch 16-year-old me! She’ll be the one in the vocal booth. While my new band The Violent Hour is set to release its first single in February, I’m adding a bucket list item to my resume: Reigning ‘Acid Queen’. Praise the Lords!”
Harvey announced her exit from her long tenure with Butcher Babies back in June of 2024. She explained that while she was no longer a member of Butcher Babies, she was not done making music.
“After 15 years of dedication, I wanted to let you know that I will not be rejoining the band for any future endeavors. I am super proud of my work with Butcher Babies… 2 EPS, 5 Full length albums and countless tours with our metal heroes! To all of our incredible BB friends and fans… you have provided me with some of the greatest experiences of my life! I have loved every second of writing and performing all over the world for you!"
In addition to her new post in Lords of Acid, as well as her passion project The Violent Hour, Harvey has an established career as a funeral director and grief counselor. She founded her own company, Good Grief, and is regarded as an end of life specialist.
