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Brujeria
- Country of origin:
- Mexico
- Location:
- Tijuana, Baja California (early); Los Angeles, California, United States (later)
- Status:
- Active
- Formed in:
- 1989
- Genre:
- Death Metal/Grindcore
- Lyrical themes:
- Drug smuggling, Mexican pride, Satanism, Sex, Gore, Racism, Politics
- Current label:
- Nuclear Blast
- Years active:
- 1989-present
| Current | |
| Fantasma | Bass, Vocals (backing) (1989-present), Drums (1989-1992) |
| See also: ex-Down by Law, ex-Foreign Object, ex-Indemnifier, ex-Nip Drivers, ex-Punk Rock Vatos, ex-Santa Sabbath, ex-Slowrider | |
| Hongo | Guitars, Bass (1989-present) |
| See also: Absolute Power, Bent Sea, Born to Murder the World, Hicks Kinison, Insidious Disease, Lock Up, Menace, Napalm Death, Tronos, Venomous Concept, War of the Second Dragon, ex-Antichrist, ex-Azagthoth, ex-Intestinal Infestation, ex-Meathook Seed, ex-Unseen Terror, ex-Warhammer, Blood from the Soul, Dark Sky Burial, Mutation, ex-Liquid Graveyard, ex-Anaal Nathrakh (live), ex-Drop Dead, ex-Malformed Earthborn | |
| Pinche Peach | Samples, Vocals (backing) (1989-present) |
| See also: ex-Indemnifier | |
| Juan Brujo | Vocals (lead) (1989-present) |
| Hongo Jr. | Drums (2003-2005, 2016-present) |
| See also: Ancient, Liquid Graveyard, Twilight of the Gods, Noctis Imperium (live), Nuclear Assault (live), ex-Monolith, ex-Catalepsy, Monstrance, United Forces, ex-Atrocity, ex-Cradle of Filth, ex-Dimmu Borgir, ex-Leaves' Eyes, ex-Lock Up, ex-Obskkvlt, ex-Old Man's Child, ex-Sadistic Intent, ex-Testament, ex-Anaal Nathrakh (live), ex-Anathema (live), ex-Benediction (live), ex-Borknagar (live), ex-Cancer (live), ex-Criminal (live), ex-Exodus (live), ex-Gorgoroth (live), ex-Nightrage (live), ex-Possessed (live), ex-Voices (live), ex-Cerebral Fix (live), ex-Driven by Suffering | |
| El Sangrón | Vocals (2015-present) |
| See also: Sangre | |
| El Criminal | Guitars (2016-present) |
| See also: Criminal, Lock Up, Pentagram Chile, Vampyromorpha (live), ex-Fallout, United Forces, ex-Inner Sanctvm, ex-Twilight of the Gods (live) | |
| Past | |
| Marijuano Machete | Electronics, Samples, Vocals |
| See also: Control Machete | |
| Güero Sin Fe | Bass, Guitars (1989-2002) |
| See also: Faith No More, Fear and the Nervous System, House of Hayduk, Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine, Talking Book, ex-Black Diamond Brigade, ex-Faith. No Man., ex-Harmful, ex-Shandi's Addiction, ex-Sharp Young Men, ex-The Animated, ex-The Chickenfuckers | |
| Asesino | Guitars (1989-2005) |
| See also: Asesino, Fear Factory, Divine Heresy, ex-The Douche Lords, Die Klute, Jasta (live), ex-Excruciating Terror (live), ex-BodyBag, ex-Hated... and Proud!, ex-Roadrunner United | |
| Hozicon Jr. | Vocals (1989-1992) |
| See also: Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine, ex-Melvins, ex-Ministry (live), ex-1000 Homo DJs, ex-Dead Kennedys, ex-Lard, ex-Pigface, ex-The No WTO Combo, ex-The WitchTrials, ex-Tumor Circus | |
| Greñudo | Drums (1992-2002) |
| See also: ex-Arkaea, ex-Asesino, ex-Fear Factory, ex-Phobia, ex-Burn It All, ex-Kush, ex-LA's Infidels | |
| Pititis | Guitars, Vocals (female, backing) (1999-2016) |
| See also: Jeff Walker und die Flüffers, ex-Fractura | |
| Cristo de Pisto | Guitars (2000) |
| (R.I.P. 2006) See also: ex-Unknown Death, ex-Lock Up, ex-Napalm Death, ex-Resistant Culture, ex-Terrorizer | |
| Maldito X | Vocals (2001) |
| See also: Asesino, Attika 7, Buck Satan and the 666 Shooters, Max & Iggor Cavalera, Static-X, ex-Dia de los Muertos, ex-Fear Factory, ex-Ministry, ex-Possessed, ex-Prong, ex-Soulfly, ex-Cavalera Conspiracy (live), ex-Agony (live), ex-Attika | |
| El Cynico | Bass, Vocals (backing) (2006-2016) |
| See also: Carcass, ex-Blackstar, ex-Electro Hippies, ex-Jeff Walker und die Flüffers | |
| El Podrido | Drums (2006-2014) |
| See also: At the Gates, The Haunted, The Lurking Fear, ex-H.E.A.L., ex-Needleye, ex-Terror, Nemhain, ex-Cradle of Filth, ex-Netherbird, ex-Nifelheim, ex-Paradise Lost, ex-Riket, ex-Samsas Traum, ex-12 Ton Method, ex-Decameron, ex-Tenet, ex-Vallenfyre, ex-Hyperhug, ex-Penance (Swe), ex-Skitsystem, ex-Deathstars (live) | |
| El Angelito | Drums (2006) |
| See also: Insidious Disease, Naphobia, Devil's Highway, Sanctification, ex-Aurora Borealis, ex-Devolution, ex-Eulogy, ex-Malevolent Creation, ex-Nidingr, ex-Nile, ex-SMRT, ex-1349 (live), ex-All That Remains (live), ex-Belphegor (live), ex-Dimmu Borgir (live), ex-Kult ov Azazel (live), ex-Megadeth (live), ex-Skeletonwitch (live), ex-The Berzerker (live), ex-The Black Dahlia Murder (live), ex-Acheron, ex-Angelcorpse, ex-Astaroth, ex-Nachtmystium (live) | |
| El Clavador | Drums (2012-2014) |
| See also: Arch Enemy, Eucharist, ex-The End, Black Earth, ex-Carcass, ex-Revengia, ex-In Flames (live), ex-Diabolique, ex-Liers in Wait, ex-Armageddon | |
| Current (Live) | |
| Aa Kuernito | Guitars (2012-present) |
| See also: Hicks Kinison | |
| La Bruja Encabronada | Vocals (female) (2017-present) |
| See also: Alekhine's Gun, ex-Desolate | |
| Steve Goldberg | Bass (2018-present) |
| See also: Cephalic Carnage, ex-Adnauseam, ex-Molester | |
| Past (Live) | |
| El Embrujado | Guitars (1997, 2006) |
| See also: The Haunted, Witchery, ex-Orchriste, ex-Seance, ex-In Flames (live), ex-Satanic Slaughter | |
| Hongo Jr. | Drums (2012-2014) |
| See also: Ancient, Liquid Graveyard, Twilight of the Gods, Noctis Imperium (live), Nuclear Assault (live), ex-Monolith, ex-Catalepsy, Monstrance, United Forces, ex-Atrocity, ex-Cradle of Filth, ex-Dimmu Borgir, ex-Leaves' Eyes, ex-Lock Up, ex-Obskkvlt, ex-Old Man's Child, ex-Sadistic Intent, ex-Testament, ex-Anaal Nathrakh (live), ex-Anathema (live), ex-Benediction (live), ex-Borknagar (live), ex-Cancer (live), ex-Criminal (live), ex-Exodus (live), ex-Gorgoroth (live), ex-Nightrage (live), ex-Possessed (live), ex-Voices (live), ex-Cerebral Fix (live), ex-Driven by Suffering | |
| El Sangrón | Bass (2014) |
| See also: Sangre | |
| La Fokin Biche | Vocals (female) (2016-2017) |
| See also: Las Fokin Biches | |
| El Podrido | Drums (2017) |
| See also: At the Gates, The Haunted, The Lurking Fear, ex-H.E.A.L., ex-Needleye, ex-Terror, Nemhain, ex-Cradle of Filth, ex-Netherbird, ex-Nifelheim, ex-Paradise Lost, ex-Riket, ex-Samsas Traum, ex-12 Ton Method, ex-Decameron, ex-Tenet, ex-Vallenfyre, ex-Hyperhug, ex-Penance (Swe), ex-Skitsystem, ex-Deathstars (live) | |
| Dan Biggin (as El Sucio) | Bass (2018) |
| See also: Anihilated, Criminal, Trespass, Flight 19, Takoma Star, ex-Pentagram Chile, ex-N.C.A. | |
| Fantasma | Bass, Vocals (backing) (1989-present), Drums (1989-1992) |
| See also: ex-Down by Law, ex-Foreign Object, ex-Indemnifier, ex-Nip Drivers, ex-Punk Rock Vatos, ex-Santa Sabbath, ex-Slowrider | |
| Hongo | Guitars, Bass (1989-present) |
| See also: Absolute Power, Bent Sea, Born to Murder the World, Hicks Kinison, Insidious Disease, Lock Up, Menace, Napalm Death, Tronos, Venomous Concept, War of the Second Dragon, ex-Antichrist, ex-Azagthoth, ex-Intestinal Infestation, ex-Meathook Seed, ex-Unseen Terror, ex-Warhammer, Blood from the Soul, Dark Sky Burial, Mutation, ex-Liquid Graveyard, ex-Anaal Nathrakh (live), ex-Drop Dead, ex-Malformed Earthborn | |
| Pinche Peach | Samples, Vocals (backing) (1989-present) |
| See also: ex-Indemnifier | |
| Juan Brujo | Vocals (lead) (1989-present) |
| Hongo Jr. | Drums (2003-2005, 2016-present) |
| See also: Ancient, Liquid Graveyard, Twilight of the Gods, Noctis Imperium (live), Nuclear Assault (live), ex-Monolith, ex-Catalepsy, Monstrance, United Forces, ex-Atrocity, ex-Cradle of Filth, ex-Dimmu Borgir, ex-Leaves' Eyes, ex-Lock Up, ex-Obskkvlt, ex-Old Man's Child, ex-Sadistic Intent, ex-Testament, ex-Anaal Nathrakh (live), ex-Anathema (live), ex-Benediction (live), ex-Borknagar (live), ex-Cancer (live), ex-Criminal (live), ex-Exodus (live), ex-Gorgoroth (live), ex-Nightrage (live), ex-Possessed (live), ex-Voices (live), ex-Cerebral Fix (live), ex-Driven by Suffering | |
| El Sangrón | Vocals (2015-present) |
| See also: Sangre | |
| El Criminal | Guitars (2016-present) |
| See also: Criminal, Lock Up, Pentagram Chile, Vampyromorpha (live), ex-Fallout, United Forces, ex-Inner Sanctvm, ex-Twilight of the Gods (live) | |
| Marijuano Machete | Electronics, Samples, Vocals |
| See also: Control Machete | |
| Güero Sin Fe | Bass, Guitars (1989-2002) |
| See also: Faith No More, Fear and the Nervous System, House of Hayduk, Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine, Talking Book, ex-Black Diamond Brigade, ex-Faith. No Man., ex-Harmful, ex-Shandi's Addiction, ex-Sharp Young Men, ex-The Animated, ex-The Chickenfuckers | |
| Asesino | Guitars (1989-2005) |
| See also: Asesino, Fear Factory, Divine Heresy, ex-The Douche Lords, Die Klute, Jasta (live), ex-Excruciating Terror (live), ex-BodyBag, ex-Hated... and Proud!, ex-Roadrunner United | |
| Hozicon Jr. | Vocals (1989-1992) |
| See also: Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine, ex-Melvins, ex-Ministry (live), ex-1000 Homo DJs, ex-Dead Kennedys, ex-Lard, ex-Pigface, ex-The No WTO Combo, ex-The WitchTrials, ex-Tumor Circus | |
| Greñudo | Drums (1992-2002) |
| See also: ex-Arkaea, ex-Asesino, ex-Fear Factory, ex-Phobia, ex-Burn It All, ex-Kush, ex-LA's Infidels | |
| Pititis | Guitars, Vocals (female, backing) (1999-2016) |
| See also: Jeff Walker und die Flüffers, ex-Fractura | |
| Cristo de Pisto | Guitars (2000) |
| (R.I.P. 2006) See also: ex-Unknown Death, ex-Lock Up, ex-Napalm Death, ex-Resistant Culture, ex-Terrorizer | |
| Maldito X | Vocals (2001) |
| See also: Asesino, Attika 7, Buck Satan and the 666 Shooters, Max & Iggor Cavalera, Static-X, ex-Dia de los Muertos, ex-Fear Factory, ex-Ministry, ex-Possessed, ex-Prong, ex-Soulfly, ex-Cavalera Conspiracy (live), ex-Agony (live), ex-Attika | |
| El Cynico | Bass, Vocals (backing) (2006-2016) |
| See also: Carcass, ex-Blackstar, ex-Electro Hippies, ex-Jeff Walker und die Flüffers | |
| El Podrido | Drums (2006-2014) |
| See also: At the Gates, The Haunted, The Lurking Fear, ex-H.E.A.L., ex-Needleye, ex-Terror, Nemhain, ex-Cradle of Filth, ex-Netherbird, ex-Nifelheim, ex-Paradise Lost, ex-Riket, ex-Samsas Traum, ex-12 Ton Method, ex-Decameron, ex-Tenet, ex-Vallenfyre, ex-Hyperhug, ex-Penance (Swe), ex-Skitsystem, ex-Deathstars (live) | |
| El Angelito | Drums (2006) |
| See also: Insidious Disease, Naphobia, Devil's Highway, Sanctification, ex-Aurora Borealis, ex-Devolution, ex-Eulogy, ex-Malevolent Creation, ex-Nidingr, ex-Nile, ex-SMRT, ex-1349 (live), ex-All That Remains (live), ex-Belphegor (live), ex-Dimmu Borgir (live), ex-Kult ov Azazel (live), ex-Megadeth (live), ex-Skeletonwitch (live), ex-The Berzerker (live), ex-The Black Dahlia Murder (live), ex-Acheron, ex-Angelcorpse, ex-Astaroth, ex-Nachtmystium (live) | |
| El Clavador | Drums (2012-2014) |
| See also: Arch Enemy, Eucharist, ex-The End, Black Earth, ex-Carcass, ex-Revengia, ex-In Flames (live), ex-Diabolique, ex-Liers in Wait, ex-Armageddon | |
| Current | |
| Aa Kuernito | Guitars (2012-present) |
| See also: Hicks Kinison | |
| La Bruja Encabronada | Vocals (female) (2017-present) |
| See also: Alekhine's Gun, ex-Desolate | |
| Steve Goldberg | Bass (2018-present) |
| See also: Cephalic Carnage, ex-Adnauseam, ex-Molester | |
| Past | |
| El Embrujado | Guitars (1997, 2006) |
| See also: The Haunted, Witchery, ex-Orchriste, ex-Seance, ex-In Flames (live), ex-Satanic Slaughter | |
| Hongo Jr. | Drums (2012-2014) |
| See also: Ancient, Liquid Graveyard, Twilight of the Gods, Noctis Imperium (live), Nuclear Assault (live), ex-Monolith, ex-Catalepsy, Monstrance, United Forces, ex-Atrocity, ex-Cradle of Filth, ex-Dimmu Borgir, ex-Leaves' Eyes, ex-Lock Up, ex-Obskkvlt, ex-Old Man's Child, ex-Sadistic Intent, ex-Testament, ex-Anaal Nathrakh (live), ex-Anathema (live), ex-Benediction (live), ex-Borknagar (live), ex-Cancer (live), ex-Criminal (live), ex-Exodus (live), ex-Gorgoroth (live), ex-Nightrage (live), ex-Possessed (live), ex-Voices (live), ex-Cerebral Fix (live), ex-Driven by Suffering | |
| El Sangrón | Bass (2014) |
| See also: Sangre | |
| La Fokin Biche | Vocals (female) (2016-2017) |
| See also: Las Fokin Biches | |
| El Podrido | Drums (2017) |
| See also: At the Gates, The Haunted, The Lurking Fear, ex-H.E.A.L., ex-Needleye, ex-Terror, Nemhain, ex-Cradle of Filth, ex-Netherbird, ex-Nifelheim, ex-Paradise Lost, ex-Riket, ex-Samsas Traum, ex-12 Ton Method, ex-Decameron, ex-Tenet, ex-Vallenfyre, ex-Hyperhug, ex-Penance (Swe), ex-Skitsystem, ex-Deathstars (live) | |
| Dan Biggin (as El Sucio) | Bass (2018) |
| See also: Anihilated, Criminal, Trespass, Flight 19, Takoma Star, ex-Pentagram Chile, ex-N.C.A. | |
*"Permiso de Satan" DVD, Unsigned/independent (2003/2004).
The band was formed in 1989 by Juan Brujo, Fantasma, Billy Gould, and Asesino (who formed Fear Factory around the same time). They were "on hiatus" numerous times due to members leaving or being constantly involved in other bands.
The members of Brujería portray Mexican drug lords who use nicknames to keep their ...