Mexican death grind band BRUJERIA unveils the world of cartels and ritualistic murder with a brutal power akin to the impact of NWA on pop culture in Compton. Their fifth full-length album, Esto Es Brujeria, is set to be unleashed on September 15th via Nuclear Blast Records. ‘Bruja Encabronada’ serves as the second single from the upcoming album, accompanied by a music video featuring live footage captured by Roel Verscheure (GRIMM Gent) and Emerik Siimessalmi.
Esto Es Brujería – Tracklisting:
- Esto Es Brujeria
- El Patrón Del Reventón
- Estado Profundo
- Bruja Encabronada
- G-A-K
- Tu Vida Loca
- Mexorcista
- Bestia De La Muerte
- Políticamente Correctos
- Mochado
- Perdido En El Espacio
- Odio Que Amo
- Testamento 3.0
- Covid-666
- Lord Nazi Ruso
- Cocaína
Esto Es Brujeria was recorded across various studios worldwide, including Dog Run Studio in Riverside, CA; Total Annihilation Studios in East Los Angeles, CA; Robanna’s in Birmingham, UK; and Audiocustom in Santiago, Chile. The album’s production was helmed by the band, with engineering being a collaborative effort between Eddie Casillas, Eddie Rivas, and Miguel Seco. Seba Puente handled the mixing and mastering, also contributing to the engineering team. The album’s artwork was designed by Gary Ronaldson. The ferocious album cover features the return of the metal mascot Coco Loco.
Esto Es Brujeria will be available digitally and in the following formats:
- CD Jewelcase
- Orange Cassette (Limited to 550)
- 2LP
- Orange with Red & Black Splatter (Limited to 3,000)
- Orange and Red Split Vinyl (EU Limited to 500)
On November 2nd, BRUJERIA will embark on their ‘Esto Es Tour 2023‘ starting in Yuma, Arizona. The tour will comprise 29 dates, including stops in Dallas, Boston, and Seattle, concluding in Pomona on December 10th. Joining them on this tour are PIÑATA PROTEST and NO/MÁS.
BRUJERIA’s Juan Brujo comments, “Al fin Esto Es… Brujeria!”
Tickets for the tour are available for purchase at: Get tour tickets
Confirmed dates for BRUJERIA’s ‘Esto Es tour 2023’ with PIÑATA PROTEST and NO/MÁS include:
- 11.02. U.S. – Yuma, AZ – Red Moon Ale House
- 11.03. U.S. – Tucson, AZ – The Rock
- 11.04. U.S. – Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad
- 11.06. U.S. – Dallas, TX – Granada Theater
- 11.07. U.S. – Lubbock, TX – Jakes Sports Cafe
- 11.08. U.S. – Oklahoma City, OK – 89th Street Collective
- 11.09. U.S. – Austin, TX – Come And Take It Live
- 11.10. U.S. – Houston, TX – Houston Vert Ramp
- 11.11. U.S. – Brownsville, TX – Outdoors at The Kraken Lounge
- 11.14. U.S. – Orlando, FL – Conduit
- 11.15. U.S. – Atlanta, GA – The Loft at Center Stage
- 11.16. U.S. – Asheville, NC – Asheville Music Hall
- 11.17. U.S. – Virginia Beach, VA – Elevation 27
- 11.18. U.S. – Mechanicsburg, PA – Lovedrafts
- 11.19. U.S. – Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall
- 11.21. U.S. – Brooklyn, NY – Saint Vitus
- 11.22. U.S. – Pittsburgh, PA – Preserving Underground
- 11.24. U.S. – Cleveland Heights, OH – Grog Shop
- 11.25. U.S. – Chicago, IL – Reggie’s
- 11.28. U.S. – Denver, CO – Bluebird Theater
- 11.29. U.S. – Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music Hall
- 12.01. U.S. – Seattle, WA – Substation
- 12.02. U.S. – Portland, OR – Bossanova Ballroom
- 12.05. U.S. – San Francisco, CA – Great American Music Hall
- 12.06. U.S. – Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post
- 12.07. U.S. – San Jose, CA – The Ritz
- 12.08. U.S. – Los Angeles, CA – Teragram Ballroom
- 12.09. U.S. – Las Vegas, NV – The Usual Place
- 12.10. U.S. – Pomona, CA – The Glass House Concert Hall
BRUJERIA is:
Juan Brujo | Vocals
Sangron | Vocals
Fantasma | Vocals
Pinche Peach | Vocals
La Encabronada | Vocals
El Criminal | Guitars
El Embrujado | Guitars
Hongo | Bass
El Cynico | Bass
Hongo Jr. | Drums
Photo credit: Hannah Verbeuren
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