Dies Irae

The gloom of death metal was imported into Mexico by Dies Irae. Initially known as Evocation, the group went through a lengthy period as GOD (Glorification of the Dead) before adopting its current name in late 1993. Although it has gone through numerous personnel changes, Dies Irae remains committed to delivering a relentless, bone-crushing sound. The seeds that resulted in Dies Irae were planted by brothers Dah and Luis Armel Martinez. Joined by bassist Nelson Martinez, vocalist Marco A. Gallardo, and guitarist Oscar Lopez, the brothers quickly found their niche in Mexico's ...