Latin Metal

Latin metal is a dynamic fusion of heavy metal's hard-hitting, distortion-amped sound with the rhythmic complexity and vibrant musical motifs characteristic of Latin American music. It embodies an eclectic blend of aggressive guitar riffs and double bass drumming, seamlessly interwoven with percussive elements like congas or timbales, and sometimes incorporates traditional instruments such as the charango. The genre often features lyrics in Spanish or Portuguese and explores themes ranging from cultural identity to political and social commentary. Latin metal bands vary widely in their approach, from Sepultura's thrash and groove metal foundations enriched with indigenous Brazilian music, to Ill Niño's blend of nu-metal with Latin percussion, reflecting the genre's capacity for incorporating a diverse spectrum of Latin-influenced sounds into the metal framework.

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Stillborn
Single - Released July 19, 2024

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ANGRA
ANTAGONISTA CL
Agora
Almafuerte
Crazy lazy
Cristal y Acero
Dantesco
El Cuervo de Poe
Hacavitz
Horcas
Hurakan
Ill Niño
Jorge Berceo
José Andrëa
KHY
Medina Azahara
Nonpoint
Pappo
Psicofonia
Puya
Resorte
SIGLOS
Sacrilegio
Sepultura
Silver Fist
Skizoo
Transmetal
Tren Loco
Vendaval
Zafakon
Ángeles Del Infierno
Ñu
Sepultura
Almafuerte
ANGRA
Nonpoint
Pappo
Ángeles Del Infierno
Ill Niño
Medina Azahara
Horcas
Transmetal
José Andrëa
Resorte
Tren Loco
Puya
Skizoo
Ñu
El Cuervo de Poe
Silver Fist
Psicofonia
Agora
Jorge Berceo
Hurakan
KHY
Cristal y Acero
Sacrilegio
Crazy lazy
Vendaval
Hacavitz
Dantesco
SIGLOS
Zafakon
ANTAGONISTA CL