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Aztec Folk Metal Warriors CEMICAN Return with New Single & Video – “KUKULKÁN WAKAH CHAN”

“KUKULKÁN WAKAH CHAN” – now streaming on all major platforms – marks the triumphant return of Guadalajara-based Aztec folk metal pioneers CEMICAN, their first new release in four years.

A Sonic Tribute to Mayan Culture

CEMICAN, celebrated for blending the mysticism and mythology of ancient Mexican culture with headbanging modern metal, unveiled their latest single alongside a visually mesmerizing music video directed by Jobo Panteras.

Watch the official video here:


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CEMICAN shares:
“Warriors! We’re thrilled to unveil this new preview of our upcoming album, inspired by the magnificent Maya culture. After five long years and countless challenges, including personal struggles and the pandemic, we are back with a renewed spirit, ready to guide you on an astral journey through our music.”

The band continues to record their new album, expected to release in summer 2025. This record follows the tradition of their 2021 single, “Yook’ol Kaab Maya,” and 2019’s ‘In Ohtli Teoyohtica In Miquiztli’.

CEMICAN’s Signature Sound

CEMICAN’s name translates to “the duality of life and death” in the Aztecan language of Nahuatl, spoken by millions in Central Mexico. Their unique sound marries traditional pre-Hispanic instrumentation with the ferocity of modern metal, drawing comparisons to “Slipknot scoring Mel Gibson’s Apocalypto” (Revolver Magazine).

The group incorporates ancient instruments such as huehuetls, teponaztlis, and death whistles, blending these elements seamlessly with electric guitars and thunderous percussion.

CEMICAN Live in 2025

The band has performed on legendary stages such as Hellfest, Wacken Open Air, Resurrection Fest, and Mexico Metal Fest. Now, 2025 marks their first U.S. performances, with dates including:

  • 6/6 – SinWave – Las Vegas, NV
  • 6/7 – Leonardo’s HP – Los Angeles, CA
  • 6/8 – Rockapulco – San Francisco, CA
  • 6/19 – San Pedro Sula, Honduras
  • 6/21 – CA5 Metal Fest – San Salvador, El Salvador
  • 6/22 – San Jose, Costa Rica

About CEMICAN

Band Members:

  • Tlipoca – Drums
  • Tecuhtli – Guitar/Vocals
  • Ocelotl – Bass/Backing Vocals
  • Itzcoatl – Choirs/Performance
  • Yei Tochtli – Pre-Hispanic Instruments
  • Mazatecpatl – Pre-Hispanic Instruments
  • Xaman-Ek – Rituals/Dance/Pre-Hispanic Instruments

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ASINHELL Unveils “Fall of the Loyal Warrior” VideoBAND FEATURES VOLBEAT’S MICHAEL POULSEN, MARC GREWE (INSIDIOUS DISEASE, EX-MORGOTH), + MORTEN TOFT HANSEN (RAUNCHY)

Debut Album “IMPII HORA” Out September 29 via Metal Blade Records

For over two decades, vocalist/guitarist Michael Poulsen has been at the forefront of the Danish rock and roll machine Volbeat, with eight full-length albums, millions of records sold, and massive stadium shows worldwide. Before leading Volbeat, Poulsen co-founded the death metal band Dominus, recording four fast, brutal albums in the mid-’90s. While working on songs for Volbeat’s 2021 album, “Servant Of The Mind,” Poulsen crafted a collection of death metal riffs and stored them on his phone. After completing the Volbeat record, he rekindled the fire of Armageddon and formed his new death metal band, ASINHELL. Their debut album, “Impii Hora” (Latin for Ungodly Hour), pays tribute to Poulsen’s favorite old-school groups, blending crushing riffs with powerful guitar hooks and shout-along refrains.

“Impii Hora” will be released on September 29 via Metal Blade. Pre-order it HERE

Today, the band shares the official video for “Fall of the Loyal Warrior,” celebrated by Consequence as a return to Poulsen’s roots!

https://www.youtu.be/renC9qBzKZQ

Watch it here:

Poulsen expressed, “The song is kind of a tribute to bands I love, like Bolt Thrower, Entombed, Autopsy, Grave, and Darkthrone. They’re the reason why we can do this in the first place, and we’re proud to wear our influences on our sleeve. The album was inspired by late ’80s and early ’90s old school death metal, and one of our brightest points of inspiration was the mighty Death, fronted by the legendary Chuck Schuldiner. There’s a lot of Death in there. Schuldiner is one of my favorite death metal vocalists, the other being our vocalist Marc [Grewe]. So to me, this song is the combination of two of my favorites. ‘Let the metal flow,’ as Chuck would have said!”

Poulsen collaborated with longtime friend and neighbor, drummer Morten Toft Hansen (Raunchy), on crafting the death metal revival. The duo began jamming on riffs, setting up in Morten’s tiny garage, with no mics or P.A., just a drum kit and a combo amp turned all the way up, reminiscent of their teenage days. They swiftly created new songs every time they met. To add vocals, Poulsen turned to his good friend and one of his all-time favorite death metal growlers: Marc Grewe (Insidious Disease, ex-Morgoth).

“I had known Michael quite a long time and he always mentioned that we should do a death metal project one day, but I never took him too seriously because he was so busy with Volbeat,” Grewe says. “Then he called for real and said, ‘Yeah, I want to do it now. Are you up for it?’ Immediately, I was like, ‘Yes, of course!'”

Completing the trio, Volbeat producer Jacob Hansen stepped in to produce, mix, and play bass on their debut album. For lead guitar, Poulsen enlisted his friend and The Arcane Order axeman, Flemming C. Lund.

The album will be available in various formats:

  • Jewel case CD
  • 180g Black Vinyl (Europe excl.)
  • Crimson Red Marbled Vinyl (Europe excl.)
  • White Vinyl (Europe excl., ltd. 1000)
  • Gold/Black Dust (EMP excl., ltd. 300)
  • Clear w/ Red/White Splatter Vinyl (Europe Band store excl., ltd. 500)
  • Silver Vinyl (US excl.)
  • Silver w/ Red Splatter Vinyl (US excl.)
  • Black & White Melt Vinyl (US excl.)
  • Red/Black Splatter Vinyl (US Band store excl., ltd. 500)

“IMPII HORA” TRACK LISTING:

  1. Fall of the Loyal Warrior
  2. Inner Sancticide
  3. Island of Dead Men
  4. Trophies
  5. The Ultimate Sin
  6. Wolfpack Laws
  7. Desert of Doom
  8. Pyromantic Scryer
  9. Impii Hora
  10. Føj for Helvede

ASINHELL ARE:

  • Michael Poulsen: Guitar
  • Marc Grewe: Vocals
  • Morten Toft Hansen: Drums

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