Guatemalan Metal

Guatemalan Metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music that originated in Guatemala in the late 1990s. It is characterized by a mix of traditional heavy metal and Latin American influences, such as marimba, cumbia, and salsa. The genre is known for its aggressive sound and often incorporates elements of thrash metal, death metal, and black metal. Lyrics often focus on social and political issues, as well as themes of violence and death. Guatemalan Metal bands include: Infierno, Kulto Maldito, and Xibalba.