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Longtime Brujeria Vocalist Ciriaco “Pinche Peach” Quezada Has Died 


Ciriaco “Pinche Peach” Quezada, the longtime vocalist and sample creator of legendary Mexican Death Metal band Brujeria has died. He was 57. He passed away from “serious heart complications.” Earlier today (Thursday, July 18), Brujeria’s leader Juan Brujo broke the news on social media via a statement which you can read below. Pinche was typically unmasked compared to the rest of the band, and provided comedic elements to their performances and albums. Always a fan favorite, he provided a lot of talent and charisma to everything Brujeria has done. Brujeria released its fifth full-length album, Esto Es Brujeria, last September via Nuclear Blast Records, and was set to embark on a another headline tour this summer. RIP. Continue reading


Brujeria Book US Tour Including Dates with GWAR



Mexican death grind band, Brujeria, have announced their Mexorcita Tour 2024 in the US this Fall. The 25-date trek will kick off on August 29th in Long Beach, CA – with special guests Tribal Gaze (9/5-9/10) and Cancer Christ (9/21-9/27), plus some dates with GWAR and  concludes in Los Angeles on September 27th. The tour follows their latest album, Esto Es Brujeria, released September 2023 via Nuclear Blast Records. Keep reading for the live listings.
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GWAR Book “The Age of Entitlement Tour” US Dates



Shock-rockers, GWAR, have announced two legs of their Age Of Entitlement Tour in the US for 2024. The first leg starts June 07th in Hartford, Connecticut, the second, September 12th in Buffalo, New York. Both runs are in support of their most recent album, New Dark Ages, with supports including Brujeria and Weedeater. Head into the article below for live listings and more.
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Hellfest 2024 Books Metallica, Foo Fighters, Avenged Sevenfold, Machine Head, Body Count, Biohazard, Mr. Bungle and More


Hellfest, held every year just outside of Paris, in Clisson, France, continues to up the ante every year with forever growing and impressive lineups! Taking place from June 27 to June 30, 2024, Hellfest will once again be four days long and over 200 bands appearing on six stages. For 2024, the headliners for each night will be Avenged Sevenfold, Machine Head, Metallica, and Foo Fighters. The full daily lineups, including one more major band tba, and the ticket link are coming soon!  

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Uprising Festival Books Katatonia as Headliner for 7th Edition


Already playing host to Cellar Darling, Brujeria, Discharge, and more, Leicester, England’s Uprising festival has just announced the headliner for its 7th year. Melancholic Swedish metallers, Katatonia, will close out the May 25th event. Keep reading for tickets information and more about the lineup.

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ALBUM REVIEW: Brujeria – Esto Es Brujeria


Holy shit, it’s been thirty years since Brujeria’s seminal – or infamous – debut, Matando Güeros? Okay, I guess that aids in understanding why we’re getting latest LP Esto Es Brujeria (Nuclear Blast) in the year of our lord 2023. Literally just realized this.

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New Music Friday – New Rock and Metal Releases 9-15-23


 

What new Rock and Metal records are you looking forward to this week?

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PREVIEW: New Music Friday – New Rock and Metal Releases   9-15-23


 

What new Rock and Metal records are you looking forward to this week?

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Lauren Hart (Once Human) is The New Singer of Divine Heresy, According to Dino Cazares


 

Dino Cazares has shared that Lauren Hart of Once Human is the new singer of Divine Heresy. He will soon start writing music with her for a future release. Dino will play all guitars and bass, and is actively seeking a drummer, and members for gigs. He will not work with any former members of the band. Apparently the new activity with DH will not interfere with Dino’s future plans with his other bands such as Fear Factory. We’re looking forward to this. 

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