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Colombian, Grind Death Metal band pioneers of the Gore genre in Colombia, initially formed in the early 90’s by Alejandro Rojas (Drums) and Sergio Mariño (Guitar and Vocals). They created their concept influenced by the most important bands of the time and the growth of the metal scene in Colombia.

After some changes in line-up they managed to a definite one with: Leonardo Lagos (Guitars) and Hugo Amaya (Bass and vocals). This stage was characterized by lyrics in Spanish, portraying medical pathologies, mental diseases and gory murders; the handcraft production of their first demo tape allowed the band to leave the local bars and be part of Festivals such as CREA ROCK, EXPOCULTURA, and the very first ROCK AL PARQUE in 1995, as well as being broadcasted in specialized radio shows all over Colombia.

Finally driven to get into a professional studio, the band releases their first album NECROCANIBALISMO in 1997, under the independent label REVOLUTION RECORDS. NECROCANIBALISMO, whose lyrics focus in horror, blood and stories in a time when there was a high rate of violence in Colombia and around the world, as well as psychopath and serial killers cases which made an indelible mark in world history.

After an 8 year break, at the end of the year 2006, the band gathers again, this time with Hugo Amaya playing the guitars and Sergio Mariño in bass and vocals, and initially with some other session musicians. This stage of the band is marked by much more elaborated lyrics taking raw elements of the human being and using some other musical and literature influences. This time the lyrics are written in English and the musical concept is more elaborated and focused on death metal.

Alejandro Rojas returns to the line-up in the middle of 2007, just in time to the release of a limited edition of the E.P. PROCRASTINATED DEATH, in which the band wanted to show their new sound. Thanks to this work the band re-starts live shows, being invited to important events such as BOGOTÁ GRIND DEATH FEST 2007 and 2008, and BRUTAL METAL FEST 2008.

For 2008, the band starts the production of its second album at AUDIO FACTORY STUDIOS, this effort brings the album WHORE SMASHING HAMMER which was released in 2009, this album includes a new version of the band’s classic NECROMASTURBACION. This new production takes the band again to a privileged place in the national scene, with the chance to be part of ROCK AL PARQUE 15th edition , this time as opening act for one of the most influential bands of their career MORBID ANGEL, and after the great German band HAGGARD.

For 2010 the band is invited to a national festival in the city of Manizales named MANIZALES GRITA ROCK by the label HATEWORK RECORDS, this show allowed the recording for the band’s next album, as well as playing next to the Swedish band GRAVE.

In 2011 the band finished touring at ROCK AL PARQUE being invited as part of “Homenaje al Metal Bogotano” (Tribute to Bogota’s Metal) where the band shared with the most important metal bands of the city.

In the middle of 2012 the band starts production of their next album, a piece which pays tribute to the band’s fans, who have followed them for more than 20 years. This album includes six songs recorded at MANIZALES GRITA ROCK and some new songs in studio. This effort leads to the 2013 cd LIVERS BLEEDING LIVE, with this album the band wants to conquer the European and American markets, with a new lyric concept, and a music writing focused again to the brutal grind death, plus a new visual performance which was developed together with the artist Ivan Chacon, the professional photographer Khris Forero and designer Gabriel Granados.

Production of the Digipack was done at SOS studios with engineering and sound production by Carlos Franco and Hugo Amaya; plus printing, promotion, and distribution leaded by VISUAL STORE/APEX STUDIO. .