Asesino
American deathgrind supergroup with Spanish lyrics and satirical live shows.
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Asesino is an American deathgrind supergroup formed as a side project of Fear Factory guitarist Dino Cazares. The band features members of Brujeria, Fear Factory, Sepultura, Sadistic Intent, Possessed, Ministry, and Static-X, and performs lyrics entirely in Spanish with themes of death, violence, and perversion.
- formed
- 2002
- genre
- Deathgrind
- country
- United States
- language
- Spanish
- notable_members
- Dino Cazares, Tony Campos, Emilio Márquez
- associated_acts
- Brujeria, Fear Factory, Sepultura, Sadistic Intent, Possessed, Ministry, Static-X
Lore & Background
Asesino was formed in 2002 by Dino Cazares, who also performs under the stage name Asesino. The band's lineup has included Tony Campos (Maldito X) on bass and vocals, and Emilio Márquez (Sadístico) on drums. Former members include Raymond Herrera (Greñudo) on drums for the album Corridos de Muerte and Andreas Kisser (Sepulculo) on guitars for Cristo Satánico. The band sometimes plays Slayer covers live, notably 'Angel of Death' and 'Raining Blood'.
Reader's Guide
Asesino is significant as a side project that extends the musical and lyrical style of Brujeria, with Cazares describing the band as 'the new Brujeria.' Their lyrics are sung entirely in Spanish and focus on death, violence, and perversion, and they are known for making satirical comments during shows, including altering Brujeria song lyrics for comedic effect. The band made a guest appearance as Mexican doctors in episode 57 of Metalocalypse on Adult Swim, with Campos voicing Dr. Sepultura and Cazares and Márquez voicing his assistant. Their discography includes two studio albums: Corridos de Muerte (2002) and Cristo Satánico (2006).
Did You Know?
- Asesino is Spanish for 'assassin' or 'murderer'.
- The band sometimes plays Slayer covers live, including 'Angel of Death' and 'Raining Blood'.
- Asesino made a guest appearance as Mexican doctors in episode 57 of Metalocalypse.
- Guitarist Asesino describes the band as 'the new Brujeria.'
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Asesino?
Asesino is an American deathgrind supergroup that originated as a side project of Fear Factory guitarist Dino Cazares. The band assembles musicians from several prominent extreme-metal acts to perform together.
Who plays in Asesino?
The lineup draws from bands including Brujeria, Fear Factory, Sepultura, Sadistic Intent, Possessed, Ministry, and Static-X. Notable members include Dino Cazares, Tony Campos, and Emilio Márquez.
What language do Asesino's lyrics use and what are their themes?
Every lyric the band performs is written in Spanish. The subject matter centers on death, violence, and perversion.
What genre does Asesino play?
They perform in the deathgrind style, a particularly aggressive subgenre of extreme metal.
When was Asesino formed?
The project was put together in 2002 as a collaborative side project among members of various well-known metal bands.
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