Xibalba formed in Los Angeles and plays death metal. They released their first album Asleep in the Trenches in 2008, followed by Hasta La Muerte in 2011, Earthworm God in 2014, Años en Infierno in 2017, and Años en Abismo in 2020. The band includes Shadow on vocals, Matt Bastard on guitar, A.C. on bass, and R.A. on drums.
Their 2011 album Hasta La Muerte gave them a title track that became one of their better-known songs. Other tracks like Times Up, We Deserve To Die, and Fallen show up in their setlists. The music is heavy, with guttural vocals and pummeling drums.
Some of their lyrics deal with dark themes that have drawn criticism over time. They've maintained a presence in the underground metal scene without softening their approach. The band continues to put out albums every few years, most recently Años en Abismo in 2020.
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