Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
Deathgrind veterans Brujeria will head overseas in early 2027 for a headlining European tour titled ‘Gira Revolucion’, as per theprp. The band will be joined on the road by Criminal across a series of European cities, with the full list of dates and stops scheduled as follows:
Other upcoming shows:
Brujeria was formed at a party in 1989 with the specific mission of creating a grindcore and death metal act to represent the Latino and Chicano communities. Featuring a supergroup lineup that included guitarist Dino Cazares, vocalist Jello Biafra, drummer Pat Hoed, bassist Billy Gould, and frontman Juan Brujo, the members initially adopted pseudonyms to conceal their identities due to commitments with other established bands.
Following their 1990 debut single “¡Demoniaco!“, the group released “Machetazos” in 1992. The release marked a lineup shift as Jello Biafra departed, Pinche Peach joined as an additional vocalist, and Raymond Herrera took over drumming duties while Pat Hoed transitioned to a second vocal role. Both “Machetazos” and 1994’s “El Patrón” were distributed through Biafra’s label, Alternative Tentacles. From their inception, Brujeria courted controversy for explicit lyrics covering drugs, sex, and Satanism—themes heavily inspired by the infamous drug smuggler, cult leader, and serial killer Adolfo Constanzo.
Brujeria’s 1993 debut album, “Matando Güeros”, sparked immediate controversy due to its graphic cover artwork depicting a severed head. Sourced from a Mexican publication and depicting an actual drug dealer, the image was adopted as the band’s official mascot, known as “El Coco Loco,” becoming a staple across their future releases and merchandise. The record also featured Napalm Death’s Shane Embury contributing on guitar and bass. The band followed up in 1995 with “Raza Odiada”, an album widely regarded by critics and fans as their finest work, boosted by the success of the single “La Ley De Plomo” on late-night metal television programs.
Despite their surging popularity, Brujeria maintained strict anonymity and routinely turned down live performance offers, fueling mystery among their fanbase. In 1997, they issued the “Marijuana” EP, featuring a parody cover of “Macarena” along with their first live recordings. By 1999, the band contributed to Kool Arrow Records’ “Spanglish 101” compilation—a release protesting the linguistic dominance of English—introducing the track “Marcha de Odio” and the techno-dance departure “Don Quijote Marijuana,” a cover of Magazine 60‘s synth-pop hit.
