Impureza Announce Genre-Conquering New Album with Contagious Single “Pestilencia”
History is about to repeat itself— louder, faster and aflame with Spanish steel
Hispanic metal conquistadors IMPUREZA are cracking open the gates of their upcoming, Reconquista-themed third album with a contagious new single.
Alcázares charts medieval Spain’s struggle between Christian kingdoms and Muslim-ruled Al-Andalus through a mythical lens. The album’s lead single, “Pestilencia”, zooms in on the Black Death’s march across Hispania. Riffing tremolos and hammer-blown blast beats lock horns with bulería-tinged acoustic guitar, unforgivingly precise fretless bass runs and orchestral flourishes that flare upon castle stone. The song’s video, which was captured on historic Spanish sites, turns its apocalyptic lyrics into a torch-lit, rat‑infested tableaux.
Alcázares comes out July 11, 2025.
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For more than two decades, Impureza have lead the charge for Hispanic Metal. The band forge together brutal death metal, flamenco guitar and Spanish vocals. Wielding their Iberian identity like a blade, they’ve left their mark on the underground metal scene and conquered international stages. Now, with Alcázares, they are plunging into the bloody saga of the Spanish Reconquista.
Tracklist:
1. Verdiales (1:15)
2. Bajo las Tizonas de Toledo (6:25)
3. Covadonga (4:01)
4. Pestilencia (4:44) [WATCH]
5. Reconquistar Al-Ándalus (5:25)
6. Murallas (2:24)
7. La Orden del Yelmo Negro (4:57)
8. Castigos Eclesiásticos (6:06)
9. El Ejército de los Fallecidos de Alarcos (5:18)
10. Ruina del Alcázar (1:37)
11. Santa Inquisición (6:26)
Full runtime: 49:02
Origin: France (FR)
Genre: Hispanic Metal/Brutal Flamenco Death Metal
FFO: Nile, Hate Eternal, Behemoth, Fleshgod Apocalypse
IMPUREZA is a Franco-Spanish metal band formed in 2004 by guitarist Lionel Cano Muñoz from Orléans. Their music is distinguished by a unique fusion of extreme metal and Spanish sounds inspired by Andalusian culture and flamenco, creating an atypical style known as Hispanic Metal. Impureza remains an innovative project in the international metal scene, making it a pioneer of the genre.
The entire concept of the band revolves around the voluptuousness of Latin atmospheres, the ferocity of metal, and Spanish culture and history, explored through a fictional and esoteric aspect. Their compositions feature both clean and guttural vocals sung in the language of Cervantes, flamenco guitar, acoustic fretless bass, extreme metal, and orchestral arrangements that evoke the colors of Spain. The very essence of their music lies in the duality between two seemingly opposed musical genres, which, through clever composition, give birth to a new and avant-garde style. Their fiery music is literally the union of traditional Hispanic folklore and extreme metal. These metal warriors brandish their Iberian sounds as weapons with pride. This ingenious alliance is matched only by the singular and unprecedented creative originality of its founder Lionel Cano Muñoz and his compañero Esteban Martín, both of Spanish nationality. Impureza’s conquistadors draw inspiration from their strong identity, which defines the band’s very essence. Often nicknamed the “French Nile” due to their primary influences, combining the complex and brutal lines of death metal with the most ardent and undulating Latin flames. Impureza’s members are also influenced by many Spanish artists such as flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucía and gypsy singer Camarón de la Isla, as well as bands like Behemoth, Morbid Angel, Krisiun, and Fleshgod Apocalypse, among others.
Let the conquistadors of Impureza lead you into their realm and immerse you in Spanish culture with a groundbreaking musical concept — the one and only fierce guardians of Hispanic Metal!
SOMOS IMPUREZA!
Line-up:
Esteban Martín – All Vocals
Lionel Cano Muñoz – Rhythm, Lead & Spanish Guitars
Florian Saillard – Fretless Bass
Guilhem Auge – Drums
Production Credits:
Recorded & mixed by Sébastien Camhi at Studio Artmusic, Les Arc-sur-Argens, France.
Mastered by Jacob Hansen at Hansen Studios, Ribe, Denmark.
Guest Musicians:
Xavier Hamon – Percussion
Louis Viallet – Orchestration
Cover Art:
Johann Bodin & Xavier Ribeiro
Photography:
Michel Canavaggia / © Mr Cana Photography
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Follow Impureza:
Website: http://www.impureza.eu/
Bandcamp: https://impureza.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Impurezaconquista
Instagram: https://instagram.com/impurezaofficial
Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/ImpurezaBand
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLkOMYXI-_teRnaDCs1ho8A
Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/1195314
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3YA9Uqs38ZD6Lg2q66PVw9
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/impureza/422671948
Available Formats:
Digital Download
CD Digipak
2×12″ Coloured Vinyl Gatefold – Transparent Orange & Black Marbled
2×12″ Coloured Vinyl Gatefold – Crystal Clear w/ Violet Splatters
