Brujeria (band)

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This article is about the band. For the witchraft, see Brujería.
Brujeria
Origin Mexico
United Kingdom
United States
Genre(s) Grindcore (early)
Deathgrind (recent)
Years active 1989–present
Label(s) Kool Arrow
Roadrunner
Associated acts Asesino
Carcass
Cradle of Filth
Dimmu Borgir
Faith No More
Fear Factory
The Haunted
Napalm Death
Website www.brujeria.com
Members
Juan Brujo
Pat Hoed
Jeffrey Walker
Shane Embury
Adrian Erlandsson
Pinche Peach
Former members
Dino Cazares
Jr. Hozicon
Tony Laureano
El Sadistico
Raymond Herrera
Billy Gould
Nicholas Barker
Control Machete
Jesse Pintado
Pititis
Patrik Jensen

Brujeria is an grindcore band. Their name comes from a Spanish word meaning "witchcraft". Their Satanic, narcotic, and masked attitude have been their green-card to success, although they have recently performed live at locations across the United States and Latin America. The have been nominated at the Latin Grammy Awards for Best Rock Album in 2000.

Their songs, which are sung entirely in Spanish, are focused on Satanism, anti-Christianity, sex, immigration, narcotics smuggling, politics and also include lyrics about killing white people (despite having some white members in the band) so it is likely tongue in cheek.

Brujeria are admittedly a side-project of founding member and Asesino stalwart Dino Cazares, and has featured artists such as Billy Gould, Nicholas Barker, Raymond Herrera, Jeff Walker, and Shane Embury. They perform under pseudonyms and portray themselves as a Latino band consisting of drug lords, concealing their identities due to being wanted by the FBI. Their lineup has changed over time, however, and could be different at any point in time.

After 3 compilation albums released in 7 years, there's rumours about a fourth Brujería album scheduled for release sometime in 2008, but details are still unknown. In March the band release a new single called "Debilador", possibilly taken off from the next album.

Contents

[edit] Band members

[edit] Current members

[edit] Past members

[edit] Discography

[edit] Full-length albums

Year Title Label Format Other information
1993 Matando Güeros Roadrunner CD
  • Debut album.
  • The album was banned in many places due to its cover and content, the front cover depicts a person out of shot holding up a decapitated head.
1995 Raza Odiada Roadrunner CD
2000 Brujerizmo Roadrunner CD This is the last album recorded with the two original members, Asesino and Hongo Jr.
2008 4th Album Unknown CD There are rumors about a new Brujería album, but details are still unknown. Theres a new single off called "Debilado", probably from the next album.

[edit] Singles and EPs

  • 1990 - ¡Demoniaco! (Nemesis Records)
  • 1991 - ¡Machetazos! (Alternative Tentacles)
  • 1994 - El Patron (Alternative Tentacles)
  • 2000 - Marijuana (Kool Arrow Records)
  • 2008 - Debilador (Independent)

[edit] Compilation albums

[edit] References

[edit] External links

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Brujeria
Juan Brujo | Fantasma | El Cynico | Hongo | Podrigo
Former members
Asesino | Jr. Hozicon | El Angelito | El Sadistico | Greñudo | Güero Sin Fe | Hongo Jr. | Marijuano Machete | Pinche Peach | Cristo de Pisto | Pititis | El Embrujado
Studio albums
Compilation albums
Singles
Related bands