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Hauntingly poetic and fiercely independent, Lindsay Schoolcraft returns from the shadows with Harrowing — the band's third full-length studio album and a searing chronicle of survival, rebirth, and healing from the severity of narcissistic abuse. Known for weaving elements of nu metal, gothic metal, metalcore, and dark electronics into emotionally raw storytelling, Lindsay Schoolcraft continues to defy genre conventions and carve a distinct, uncompromising path through the heavy music landscape.
Now based in Hamilton, Ontario, Lindsay and her band members, Cody Johnstone (Guitarist) and Dylan Gowan (Drummer) have emerged from a deeply personal chapter of Lindsay’s life with Harrowing, a cathartic and sonically advanced album written between 2022 and 2024. Co-written and co-produced with Justin deBlieck (Motionless in White, Ice Nine Kills), and featuring orchestration by Spencer Creaghan (prolific multi-award-winning composer for film, television, and video games) and contributions from Rocky Gray (American Guitarist and Drummer: Arkansas, Evanescence, Living Sacrifice, Morning Side) the album embraces a heavier, more electronic sound — emotionally intense, brutally honest, and unapologetically vulnerable.
Thematically, Harrowing is both a sonic exorcism and a spiritual reckoning. Each of the album's seven tracks represents a chapter in the survival and healing process: from awareness and sorrow to anger, revenge, hope, and ultimately, letting go. The lead single, “Crucified,” is a powerful anthem for survivors — steeped in religious metaphor, righteous fury, and brutally candid lyricism. The artwork, based on Alphonse Mucha’s L’Illustration (Noël 1897), reinforces the album’s dual themes of death and rebirth.
Lindsay Schoolcraft draws inspiration from boundary-pushing artists like Evanescence, The Birthday Massacre, Spiritbox, Björk, VAST, and Purity Ring — creating music for fans who crave both emotional resonance and sonic intensity. Lindsay Schoolcraft appeals to listeners of Lacuna Coil, Motionless in White, Linkin Park, and other genre-bending acts.
With Harrowing, Lindsay Schoolcraft invites listeners into her most personal work yet — a journey through pain, resilience, and, ultimately, freedom.
A JUNO-nominated artist, lead singer/songwriter Lindsay first gained international recognition as the keyboardist and backing vocalist for symphonic metal legends Cradle of Filth (2013–2020). Her contributions helped shape the band’s Hammer of the Witches (2015) and Cryptoriana (2017) albums, released under Nuclear Blast Records. Stepping into the spotlight as a solo artist, she released her debut album Martyr on October 11, 2019 via her own label Cyber Proxy Records which went on to be Juno Nominated in 2020. Co-written with Grammy Award winner Rocky Gray (formerly of Evanescence), Martyr blended metal with classical elements and ethereal harp, charting globally and laying the foundation for a devoted fanbase.
She followed with album Worlds Away in 2020 — an ambient, harp-driven reimagining of Juno nominated album Martyr — and has since remained a bold and genre-fluid force in the alternative and heavy music scenes. Her music is elegant yet powerful, delivering a compelling sound fueled by raw emotion and cinematic depth.
Lindsay’s career reflects not only creative fearlessness but also sustained recognition: she was awarded Artist of the Year at the Oshawa Music Awards in both 2021 and 2022, and Producer of the Year in 2023. In 2025, she received Producer of the Year at the DREAMS! Awards (Durham Region Excellence in Arts, Music, and Sounds) for the track “Warn Me,” a B-side from Martyr released to celebrate its fifth anniversary. She also previously shared the stage with Evanescence and Lindsey Stirling on the Toronto stop of their Synthesis tour in 2018.
Beyond her solo work, Lindsay collaborates across a wide spectrum of heavy music. She has contributed vocals and harp to tracks by Motionless in White, Cancer Bats, Myrkur, and more — building a reputation as a versatile, sought-after guest artist.
In 2019, her gothic persona caught the eye of JP Ahonen, creator of the comic-metal band Belzebubs, who modeled the character “Skvllcraft” after her. Lindsay voiced the character on Belzebubs’ debut album Pantheon of the Nightside Gods (Century Media Records), appearing in both the music and animated visuals.
A classically trained harpist, pianist, and vocalist, Lindsay studied at the Royal Conservatory of Music (Toronto), received guidance from established vocal instructors, and briefly attended York University for opera and theory studies. She continues to evolve her craft through ongoing education in music theory, business, and production.
Band Members:
Lindsay Schoolcraft - Singer / Writer / Producer
Cody Johnstone - Guitarist / Producer
Dylan Gowan - Drummer
