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Watch “En Llamas” HERE: https://youtu.be/46zSysvx93E

“En Llamas“, which translates to “on fire, or in flames” is an explosion of aggression. The latest single to land from Ecuador’s extreme metal act SARCOMA, it is a brutal and ferocious offering designed for the mosh pit. “En Llamas” arrives ahead of SARCOMA‘s forthcoming album that is set to release later in 2026. 

SARCOMA comment on “En Llamas”: “From its inception, when there were just a couple of riffs, we immediately got the feeling that this one was meant to be about violence and perfect for frantic moshpits. Lyrics refer to exhaustion, laceration and the burning sensation of a deadly circle pit.

It’s all about avoiding being crushed by this deadly vortex while the band keeps feeding it with a fiery beat.

The same overlaying theme of proving oneself is also subtly present, this time in the live show scenario.”

Musically, “En Llamas” is a hybrid of Latin and extreme metal styles. The track is powered by beats drawing from Latin and modern death metal, with blackened death metal riffs and a Latin / metallic hardcore chorus. Over the course of the song’s arrangement, there is a further sonic shift and the track ends with a progressive breakdown and an apocalyptic mood. 

Obliterating rhythms establish the untamable power of “En Llamas” in the first moments of the track. Eerie dissonance returns throughout the track’s arrangement enhancing a dark tension and sense of unease. Contrasting intense speed with a slow and unrelenting pace, “En Llamas” demonstrates SARCOMA‘s extreme nature over multiple forms. 

Hidden ahead of the first chorus is the subtle audio sample, “welcome to hell”. A brief line of dialogue from Pinhead to one of his victims, it was taken from one of the Hellraiser movies. This continues SARCOMA‘s theme of utilizing audio samples to enhance the themes of their music. 

“En Llamas” was produced by Juan Pablo Flores and recorded at Valley of the Death recording studio. The single was mixed and mastered by Juan Pablo Rivas. 

About SARCOMA:
SARCOMA is the first Spanish-language deathcore band in the world. Formed in Quito, Ecuador, in 2006, the quartet launched their debut EP Silenciosa Tortura independently that same year.

2016 brought a hiatus until seven years later, in 2023, original members Santiago Romero (vocals) and Juan Pablo Flores (guitar/vocals) returned to write new music, now joined by Andrés Jaramo (drums) and Andrés Éguez (bass). 

Connect With SARCOMA:
Bandcamp: https://sarcomaec.bandcamp.com/music

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarcomaecuador

Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/sarcomaecuador

Source: C Squared Music

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