⋘Coming off their Southern Lord full length "Hasta La Muerte", the track "Stoneheart" is markedly slow, sludgy, and heavy as fuck hardcore which California-based act Xibalba has become known for. Pissed off lyrics, breakdowns galore, downtuned guitars with a surprising amount of variation from song-to-song, and an all around special ability to write this style of hardcore music are just some of the characteristics of these guys.
Now, don't get us wrong here; Xibalba isn't going to convert anyone who dislikes hardcore in general, as they rarely incorporate atypical elements or other genres, but fans of HC who haven't yet had an opportunity to listen to this particular band will no doubt find something they can get into in a big way.⋙
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Xibalba is a heavy hardcore/metal band from Pomona California. They are influenced by Disembodied, Morbid Angel, Martyr A.D., Santa Sangre, Bloodlet, Obituary, Crowbar, Unbroken, Earth Crisis, Downset, Overcast, and Sepultura.
Southern California hardcore warriors XIBABLA released their second LP Hasta La Muerte via Southern Lord in August. Recorded by Taylor Young (Nails) the relentless album takes the band’s down-tuned breakdown assault to iniquitous new dimensions; their breakdowns hitting with the power of tsunamis and their riffs like mires of quicksand , infusing some of the most doom-ridden tones one will experience within the hardcore genre.
BAND LINEUP INCLUDES:
Jason Brunes : Drums
Jensen Hude : Guitar
Bryan Valdivia : Bass
Nate Rebolledo : Vocals
Brian Ortiz : Guitar
CONTACT INFO:
natexibalba@gmail.com