Xibalba (band)

Xibalba is an American hardcore punk band from Pomona, California, formed in 2007. The band plays hardcore with influences from death metal and doom metal,^[4] with lyrics in English and Spanish. Their debut album, Madre Mia Gracias Por Los Dias (2010) was released through A389 Recordings.^[5] Their second album, Hasta La Muerte (2012), was released by Southern Lord.^[6]

Xibalba
Origin	Pomona, California, U.S.
Genres	Beatdown hardcore[1] death metal[2] metalcore[3]
Years active	2007–present
Labels	Southern Lord, A389, BDHW, Closed Casket Activities
Members	Nate Rebolledo Brian Ortiz Jason Brunes Jensen Hucle Martín Stewart

History

The band started in 2007 in Pomona, California when long time friends Nate, Brian, Jason and Bryan wanted to play dark and heavy music with eccentric influences. The friends previously performed music in hardcore punk bands together prior to forming Xibalba. In 2012, the band went on an Australian tour with Warbrain and Incendiary.^[5] In 2013, they traveled with the "No Way Out" U.S. tour with headliners The Acacia Strain, and Within the Ruins, Fit for an Autopsy, and American Me.^[7] Xibalba was toured on the "Die Knowing" U.S. tour alongside Comeback Kid, Backtrack, Downpresser, and To the Wind.

Members

Current members

• Jason Brunes – drums, backing vocals (2007–present)
• Jensen Huncle – guitar (2007–present)
• Brian Ortiz – guitar, backing vocals (2007–present)
• Nate Rebolledo – vocals (2007–present)

Former members

• Mike Salazar – guitar (2014–2015)
• Bryan Valdvia – bass (2007–2014)

Discography

Studio albums

• Madre mía gracias por los días (2010)
• Hasta la muerte (2012)
• Tierra y libertad (2015)
• Años en infierno (2020)

Extended plays

• Diablo, Con Amor.. Adios. (2017)

• Aztlán (2023)

Compilations

• Earthquake Split (2010)
• Split/w Incendiary (2011)
• Split/w Suburban Scum (2014)

References

1. Kamiński, Karol (February 3, 2017). "Heavy hardcore mob XIBALBA release new track". Retrieved September 4, 2019.
2. O'Connor, Andy. "Xibalba Tierra Y Libertad". Pitchfork. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
3. Staff, Revolver (May 8, 2020). "6 Best New Songs Right Now". Revolver. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
4. "Xibalba Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
5. "Xibalba Australian Tour Local Supports Announced". chuckingamosh.com. Retrieved March 30, 2014.
6. Stosuy, Brandon (August 20, 2012). "Rev. of Xibalba, Hasta La Muerte". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
7. "The Acacia Strain, Within The Ruins, Xibalba tour". lambgoat.com. July 2, 2013. Retrieved March 30, 2014.

External links

• Xibalba at AllMusic