Brujeria
Formed: 1990
From:
Mexico
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Brujeria News
Below is our complete Brujeria news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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Immolation Premiere New Music Video
Veteran New York death metal band Immolation have released a new music video for “Bend Towards The Dark,” directed by guitarist Robert Vigna. The clip arrives alongside the April 10th release of their twelfth studio album, “Descent.”
Commenting on the release, the band collectively stated: More...
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Brutal Assault Is Almost Here!!! Are You Going?
Here are some quotes from past attendees on YouTube:
"You go to Brutal once, you will fall in love instantly!" - @gybarni
"This is the best festival in the whole world! Can't wait for next year! <3" - @eveningwhispers13
"Best festival ever :D See you in BA 28!" - @AnsiSysX86
And the quotes go on and on...need more convincing? Watch the 2024 aftermovie below. More...
Brutal Assault Reveals Daily Lineups
Brutal Assault, the annual celebration for all fans of extreme music, announces the division of bands by day for this year’s edition. At the same time, single-day ticket sales have been launched – available for all five days of the festival.
The festival traditionally kicks off on Tuesday with a warm-up event, giving visitors a chance to get pumped up for the four days of sonic mayhem to follow. This year’s warm-up will feature thrash/speed maniacs Carnivore A.D., Norwegian doom prophets Funeral, and cult American trio Macabre. Representing the Czech scene is a handpicked lineup: Marked As An Enemy, Cutterred Flesh, Pan Lynx, Faüst, and See You In Hell.
Wednesday marks the start of the main program with a heavy and uncompromising punch. Fortress Josefov will quake under the force of American sludge titans Mastodon, industrial legends Ministry and Static-X, and thrash metal icon Kerry King, who will make his Brutal Assault debut. Death metal fans can look forward to Dying Fetus and Blood Red Throne, while black metal rituals will be delivered by Rotting Christ and Ruïm.
Thursday will maintain the high tempo – French juggernauts Gojira return to Josefov, joined by '90s modern metal icons Fear Factory and Norwegian progressives Leprous. A triple dose of American death metal comes courtesy of Obituary, Suffocation, and Nile, while metalcore fans can brace for Fit For a King and August Burns Red. The day also includes a tribute to legendary band Bathory by the project Blood Fire Death.
Friday won’t give listeners a moment to catch their breath. On stage will be black metal pioneers Mayhem and symphonic heavyweights Dimmu Borgir. Modern metalcore will be represented by Landmvrks and Counterparts, post-metal melancholy by Cult of Luna and Harakiri for the Sky, and a gothic metal mass by Paradise Lost.
Saturday offers a fitting finale to the entire festival. Look forward to progressive death metal masters Opeth, brutal blasts from Brujeria and Benighted, and Australian prog-metal gem Karnivool. Old-school energy will be brought by hardcore legends Agnostic Front and thrashers Overkill, while modern melodic death metal will be served by Swedish project The Halo Effect.
The festival is also launching the sale of a limited number of single-day tickets! These are available for each day of the event – a perfect choice for those who can’t attend the whole week but still don’t want to miss out on the highlight of the metal summer. Single-day parking is also available.
Brutal Assault will take place in the Czech Republic at the Josefov Fortress during August 6-9, 2025.
Festival passes are available HERE! More...
Breaking News
Brujeria Frontman Passes Following Heart Attack
John David Lepe, better known to fans as Juan Brujo, the lead vocalist of masked deathgrind supergroup Brujeria, has sadly passed away after suffering a heart attack on Monday. He was sixty one years old. A message from the band reads as follows:
"It is with deep sorrow that we must announce the departure of our leader Juan Brujo today. Juan suffered a heart attack early this Monday morning, after a day off from the current Mexorcista tour in Saint Clairsville, Ohio. He was quickly rushed to the nearest hospital in Wheeling, West Virginia by emergency services, but despite the great efforts of the medical team, he passed away this morning. His family, friends and bandmates are devastated and wish to carry their grief in private, thanking the love and support from fans."
Lepe was one of the founding and constant members of Brujeria, appearing on every release the band put out. Earlier this year, backing vocalist and sampler Pinche Peach passed away from heart failure, aged fifty seven.
Metal Underground wishes to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Juan and the band. More...
Brujeria Cancels Remaining Tour Dates
Mexican deathgrind supergroup Brujeria has announced that they have been forced to cancel all remaining tour dates due to a medical emergency. A statement from the band reads as follows:
"We regret to announce that due to a severe medical emergency, Brujeria are forced to cancel all upcoming tour dates until further notice. We apologize to all of our fans and will update you on the situation soon. Thank you."
Brujeria released their latest album, "Esto Es Brujeria" in September of last year through Nuclear Blast Records. Earlier this year, the band suffered tragedy when longtime sampler and vocalist Pinche Peach passed away at the age of fifty seven from heart failure.
Headline News
Brujeria's Pinche Peach Passes Away
Pinche Peach, the backing vocalist, sampler and face of many of the bands music videos, has sadly passed away at tge age of fifty seven after suffering from issues with his heart. Peach (real name Ciriaco Quezada,) is one of the few members to have appeared on every Brujeria album. A message from frontman Juan Brujo reads as follows:
"I never thought I would have to do something like this. This is not easy for me. So here I am with very heart breaking news. This news hurts more then anything else Ive ever announced here before... Pinche Peach of Brujeria passed away last night from serious heart complications.
"Ciriaco Quezada (Pinche Peach)
Nov 24, 1966 to July 17, 2024
"As a long term member of Brujeria he was the unmasked face of Brujeria! He was the "star" of all our song videos. Videos like 'La Migra' to 'El Patron del Reventon.'
"The band and I will miss you dearly. We love you and loved working with you! You will not ever be forgotten!! He was my best friend, my bro, my bandmate, and my cousin." More...
BRAT Premiere Official Music Video For "Truncheon"
BRAT premiere their live-themed official music video for the band's track "Truncheon." The outfit shot the footage during a performance at the Fred Hampton Free Store in their hometown of New Orleans, LA, with Jake Walker directing.
Their tour cycle for the debut album "Social Grace" is about to gain momentum again, with the following shows and tours scheduled: More...
No/Más Premiere New Single "Spineless"
A brand new track from No/Más, titled "Spineless," has been released online today, streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.
This new song arrives just ahead of the band's fall U.S. tour, where they will be opening for Brujeria and Piñata Protest. The tour commences this week and includes the following dates: More...
Brujeria Announces 2024 UK And Ireland Tour Dates
Having just released their lethal new studio album "Esto Es Brujeria," Mexican death grind legends Brujeria are pleased to announce that they will bring their murderous rampage to our shores next year. The band have announced their "Esto Es Brujeria - UK & Ireland Tour 2024."
The mafiosos will present some of their new songs live in the flesh each night, showcasing tracks like "Mochado," "Bruja Encabronada" and "El Patrón Del Reventón." Support on the trek will come from Borstal.
El Patrón Juan Brujo states:
"Llevo la Raza para la gran Isla UK! Ahí nos vemos cabrones!"
The tour dates are as follows: More...
Brujeria Debuts "El Patrón Del Reventón" Video
Mexican death grind band Brujeria put the world of cartels and ritualistic murder on wax with a brutal power equivalent to when Compton arrived in pop culture via NWA. Today, the band unleashes their fifth full-length album "Esto Es Brujeria" onto the world via Nuclear Blast Records.
"El Patrón Del Reventón" is the latest offering from the record. The music video was produced by Ceasar "Chorro" Padilla and Juan Brujo. You can check it out below. More...
Brujeria Premiere New Single & Music Video
Brujeria have recently premiered a new official music video from their forthcoming album titled "Bruja Encabronada."
Their highly anticipated outing, "Esto Es Brujeria," is set to be released on September 15 via Nuclear Blast Records. This marks the second single from the album to be unveiled. The video features live footage captured by Roel Verscheure and Emerik Siimessalmi.
Check out the music video for "Bruja Encabronada" streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below:
Headline News
Brujeria Drummer Diagnosed With Kidney Failure
British metal drumming legend Nick Barker, known as the drummer of Brujeria and Shining and formerly of Dimmu Borgir, Cradle Of Filth and Lock Up, has been diagnosed with kidney failure. A crowdfunder has been launched to help the musician, which can be found here. Brandi Campanile, who is handling the GoFundMe campaign, revealed his condition thusly:
"As many noticed, back in 2022, Nick was hospitalized several times… a couple of these times while on tour. During these visits, it was discovered that he was losing kidney function. With determination, he tried to continue caring for himself while maintaining the tours and his musical career. His life has been dedicated to it along with his daughters. Both of which are his life blood.
"Unfortunately, it has all taken its toll and the kidneys are in full failure. With all things, he has been going through this the best he can, on his own. After giving so much of himself to his music, to us, his friends and fans. He now needs us as he cannot currently work due to the dialysis schedule and focusing on his health."
Barker is perhaps Britain's most in demand metal drummer, having not only recorded albums with Brujeria, Cradle Of Filth, Dimmu Borgir, Lock Up and Monolith, as well as the new, eponymous album from Shining which will be released in September, but has also performed as a live drummer for such bands as Exodus, Testament, Anaal Nathrakh, Possessed, Nuclear Assault and Venom Inc. among many others. More...
Brujeria Reveals New Album Details
Mexican death grind band Brujeria put the world of cartels and ritualistic murder on wax with a brutal power equivalent to when Compton arrived in pop culture via NWA. On September 15th, the band will unleash their fifth full-length album "Esto Es Brujeria" onto the world via Nuclear Blast Records.
Today, the band releases the first single from the album entitled "Mochado." Check out the video visualizer for the first taste of the album.
Brujeria's Juan Brujo comments,
"Para que sientan y sepan el poder Mexicano con raíces antiguas hasta las redes sociales modernas, que se transmite con canciones brutales y rabiosas! ESTO ES BRUJERIA."
English translation: "Feel and know the Mexican power with ancient roots all the way to the modern world of social media, filled with brutal and rabid songs! ESTO ES BRUJERIA"
"Esto Es Brujeria" was recorded worldwide at the following studios: Dog Run Studio in Riverside, CA; Total Annihilation Studios in East Los Angeles, CA; Robanna’s in Birmingham, UK; and Audiocustom in Santiago, Chile. Production of the record was handled by the band while engineering was a joint effort between Eddie Casillas, Eddie Rivas, and Miguel Seco. The mixing and mastering of the album was completed by Seba Puente who was also a part of the engineering team. The album artwork was created by Gary Ronaldson. "Esto Es Brujeria" saw the return of their metal mascot Coco Loco who is emblazoned on the ferocious cover. More...
Napalm Death Bassist Finishes Autobiography
Napalm Death bassist, Shane Embury, has been a major figure in grindcore for more than four decades, and his story is closely tied to the history of that scene.
His upcoming biography, "Life? … & Napalm Death," takes the reader on a front seat, white-knuckle ride through the sights, sounds, places and people who’ve been central to the music and the life. Told in his own, inimitable style, this is not just the life story of Shane, but also a history of Napalm Death and the development of death metal and grindcore from their beginnings to the present.
The book is being published by Rocket 88, and is expected later this year. Find out further details by visiting shanenapalmdeathbook.com.
Venomous Concept (Napalm Death) Premiere New Song
Hardcore punk outfit Venomous Concept - featuring Shane Embury (Napalm Death, Brujeria, etc.), ex-Brutal Truth frontman Kevin Sharp (Lock Up), guitarist John Cooke (Napalm Death) and drummer Carl Stokes (Cancer) - premiered their new single “Fractured“. It’s the third advance track to arrive from the band’s impending new studio full-length “The Good Ship Lollipop“, due out on February 24th.
Explains Embury: More...
Brujeria Announces West Coast Tour Dates
Deathgrind supergroup Brujeria has announced that they will be embarking on a headlining run across the West Coast of the United States this Spring. Joining them on the trek will be New Orleans blackened thrash metal band Goatwhore and Tijuana's, Unidad Trauma.
The tour dates are as follows:
4/26/2022 Nile Theater - Mesa, AZ
4/27/2022 Launchpad - Albuquerque, NM
4/28/2022 Jake's - Lubbock, TX
4/29/2022 Scout Bar - Houston, TX
4/30/2022 Come And Take It Live - Austin, TX
5/01/2022 Trees - Dallas, TX
5/02/2022 The Rock Box - San Antonio, TX
5/04/2022 Rockhouse - El Paso, TX
5/05/2022 The Rock - Tucson, AZ
5/06/2022 Alex's Bar - Long Beach, CA
5/07/2022 Alex's Bar - Long Beach, CA
5/08/2022 1720 - Los Angeles, CA
5/10/2022 DNA Lounge - San Francisco, CA
5/11/2022 Goldfield Trading Post - Roseville, CA
5/12/2022 Strummer's - Fresno, CA
5/13/2022 Virginia Street Brewhouse - Reno, NV
5/14/2022 Oxnard PAC - Oxnard, CA
5/15/2022 Transplants Brewing - Palmdale, CA More...
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Diamond Oz: The Best Of 2020
Right off the bat, I know some of you are laughing at the idea that 2020 could offer a best of anything. It's been a year to forget for most of us, thanks largely to the COVID-19 virus, which has had a devastating effect across the globe. Metal is no exception to the impact of the corona virus, and subsequently, we've not been able to attend many shows this year, with tours being cancelled left and right and it being unknown when they'll return. We've also sadly lost some true icons this year, including Eddie Van Halen, Pete Way and Leslie West, as well as the tragic death of Power Trip frontman Riley Gale.
Nevertheless, every situation has a positive and when it comes to the music itself, metal does what it does best and fights against the negative with some stellar new albums, as well as some incredible new bands emerging and the reformation of such bands as Vektor, Genghis Tron and Trail Of Tears. In this article, we'll be recognising some of the year's best releases, best live bands (from the short time we were able to actually see live music) and the best newcomers. Starting with...
Best Live Band
As I may have mentioned once or twice already, live shows were a rarity this year and so much of the bands I saw came from my time on board 70000 Tons Of Metal, where there were some very strong contenders for best live performance. While Toxik, At The Gates, Possessed and The Agonist all put on blistering shows, delighting all who were lucky enough to attend, the two bands who really stood out this time were Mexican deathgrinders Brujeria and Irish folk metal pioneers Cruachan. Brujeria are always a treat live, never failing to combine extreme metal with humour and a decent slice of politics, plus there's nothing quite like boarding a boat to Florida from Mexico, with a crowd singing "La Migra" at the top of their lungs! Cruachan meanwhile fought through some technical difficulties and a very late time slot to thrill those who stayed up to see them, before packing out the bar on the third night for their version of an Irish pub sing along, leading hundreds of metal fans in stirring renditions of such staples as "Seven Drunken Nights", "Come Out Ye Black And Tans" and of course, "Ride On." However my pick for best live band goes to a quartet who are about to unleash their first album in seven years and who weren't on board 70000 Tons this year.
Eyehategod
In what had to be the best package tour to actually happen this year, Napalm Death collected a motley crew of some of metal's best to wreck the ears of European headbangers, storming across Europe with Eyehategod, Misery Index, Rotten Sound and Bat. Each one of these bands were absolutely fantastic and it's always hard to top Napalm Death live, as it is Rotten Sound, but somehow Eyehategod did it. With fearsome energy, Mike IX's "fuck you" attitude and Jimmy Bower's exemplary riffs, the four piece absolutely tore Leeds apart on a cold February night. There were some in the crowd who weren't familiar with the New Orleans icons, but by the end of their set, they were cheered as heroes by all in attendence. One young lady I spoke to before their set that didn't know them was nearly in tears after by how overwhelmed she was by their performance. That new album can't come soon enough. More...
Venomous Concept Premiere New Track
Venomous Concept, the hardcore/grindcore supergroup featuring Brutal Truth’s Kevin Sharp as well as Napalm Death’s Shane Embury, Danny Herrera and John Cooke, premiere a new track entitled "Vote Clown Party", streaming via Soundcloud for you below.
Brujeria Releases New Single, "COVID-666"
Extreme metallers Brujeria are proud to release their new "COVID-666" digital single via Nuclear Blast Records. In celebration, the band offer fans the release of the quarantine themed music video for their title track "COVID-666," which was directed by Juan Brujo, below.
The band comments: "The Coronavirus is the Devil’s plague sent to purge humanity of all kinds! Leaving survivors to suffer with no jobs, no money and forces a social media lifestyle on the entire world! On the bright side of it all... now I can go out shopping without scaring everyone to death! Jajajaja."
The production and mixing for the single, including the artwork was handled by Juan Brujo.
Below is COVID-666 digital single track list:
1. COVID-666
2. Cocaina More...
Seven More Names Added To 70000 Tons Of Metal
The organisers of the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise has announced a further seven names for the event, which will be setting sail in less than a week. Joining the already impressive roster are death metal pioneers Possessed, along with traditional metal outfit Striker, groove metal outfit Once Human featuring former Machine Head and Soulfly guitarist Logan Mader, jazz fusion metal combo Without Waves, Boston power metal ensemble FirstBourne, Colombian death metal group No Raza and Belgian thrash/metalcore band Spoil Engine. This brings the number of bands up to fifty seven, with sixty in total to perform. The ship will set sail to Cozumel, Mexico on January 7th and return to Fort Lauderdale, Florida on January 11th.
The lineup is now as follows:
Aborted
Aeternam
Aether Realm
Archon Angel
At The Gates
Atheist
Axxis
Bloodbound
Brujeria
Candlemass
Carach Angren
Cattle Decapitation
Cruachan
Devin Townsend
Edenbridge
Einherjer
Emperor
Epica
Exodus
Finntroll
FirstBourne
Flotsam And Jetsam
Ghost Ship Octavius
Grave Digger
Haggard
Havok
Ihsahn
Incantation
Kampfar
Kissin' Dynamite
Leaves Eyes
Michael Schenker Fest
Moonsorrow
No Raza
November's Doom
Omnium Gatherum
Once Human
Origin
Orphaned Land
Possessed
Ross The Boss
Seven Witches
Soen
Sortilège
Spoil Engine
Stam1na
Striker
Suffocation
The Agonist
The Faceless
Toxik
Trollfest
Venom
Vio-Lence
Whiplash
Without Waves
Wintersun