Transmetal is an
extreme metal band formed in Ciudad Azteca,
Ecatepec, Mexico in 1987 by brothers Javier, Juan, and Lorenzo Partida. They are known as one of the most important metal bands in Latin America.[1] Their most well known song is "Killers" from the Desear un FuneralEP (1989), which is a cover of French band
Killers [
fr]. They are also known for their 1993 album
El infierno de Dante recorded at Morrisound Studios, with
Scott Burns as the producer. It also featured
Glen Benton on choruses. The album almost sold 100.000 copies and got them regularly featured on MTV.
During their career, Transmetal have released over 30 albums which experiment in
thrash and
death metal, with the vocals styles based on
growling. The band has also participated in shows with other notable bands such as
Slayer,
Sepultura,
Overkill, and
Kreator.[2][3][4][5]
Band members
Current
Juan Partida – lead guitar (1987–present)
Lorenzo Partida – bass (1987–present)
Javier Partida – drums (1987–present)
Sergio Burgos – lead vocals (2014–present)
Adrián Tena – rhythm guitar (2018–present)
Former
Alberto Pimentel – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (1987–1990, 1992–1998, 2007–2009)
Alejandro González – lead vocals (1990–1992)
Mauricio Torres – lead vocals (1998–2004)
Bruno Blázquez – lead vocals (2005–2007)
Chris Menpart – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (2009–2014)
Juan Carlos Camarena – rhythm guitar (1990–1992, 2004–2005)