The absurdly heavy death-metallic hardcore band Xibalba have just dropped Aztlán, a four-song EP followup to 2020’s Años En Infierno. It was recorded and mixed by Taylor Young at The Pit, it’s out via Closed Casket Activities, and it finds Xibalba sounding as dark, heavy, and antagonizing you’ve ever heard them. The band says:
First and foremost we just want to say we’re very excited for this new EP to come out. It’s been three years since the release of Años En Infierno on Southern Lord Records. We had the chance to work with Taylor Young again for the first time since 2017. We’re releasing our new EP, Aztlán, on Closed Casket Activities with four new track, one giving a nod to our past with the label. Our first release with them was a split with Incendiary in 2012 so now officially being signed to the label is a full circle moment. Lyrically we have some visceral images that can be evoked when you read the statement we’re here to make. With that being said, fans can expect classic XIBALBA but will also be surprised by some new sounds coming from their speakers. For those wondering if Xibalba is going away, worry not… XIBALBA IS FOREVER
Stream the EP below. Vinyl (a one-sided 12″ with a screen-printed B-side) is set to ship in January and you can pre-order that here.