Hi there! How are you doing these days?
First off, thanks for the space to spread the word on the band and the new record.
Right now, we’re fully locked into the promotion. The official strike date is March 20th, and we’re just waiting for the physical copies to land so we can start the distribution. It’s all about getting the material into the right hands now.
How would you classify HELL TREPANNER music? Do you agree with the reviewers who are trying to describe your musical genre as old-school death metal?
I couldn't agree more. We follow the old legacy exactly as it was conceived. To me, true metal is about conservation—preserving the essence of the bands that built the foundation of this genre.
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and tastes, but for us, being labeled as Old School Death Metal is the ultimate praise. It means we're doing it right.
Who are your top five musical influences?
Naming just five bands is nowhere near enough. Over the years, we’ve consumed countless records—mostly the old guard rather than the new and honestly, I don't see much of a difference in quality today. I’ll speak for myself here, but I’m certain my bandmates stand on the same ground:
• Sepultura (Old)
• Slayer
• Mortem
• Dead Congregation
• Grave Miasma
What do you want fans to take away from your music? Is it just a mood, or do you hope to communicate specific ideas?
We aren’t looking to communicate or influence anyone with specific ideologies. We simply create music for our own satisfaction; that has been the goal since day one. It’s been nearly 11 years since we ignited this project, and our aim remains the same: to uphold the essence of the bands that inspired us.
On top of that, we want to represent our country to the world and make them realize damn, in Peru, we craft Death Metal with real grit, with a production level that stands toe-to-toe with the major contemporary bands of the genre."
Can you tell us about The Consecration of Eternal Impurity?
We are fully satisfied with the final production. The tracking started in early 2025 and wrapped up around mid-October. It’s been an intense experience fueled by creativity and endless rehearsals—and yeah, moments of pure frustration—but in the end, we’re left with the strongest memories of this entire process. Bringing our debut album to life has been a hell of a journey.
What do you love and hate about the music business?
Just hearing the phrase 'the music business' sits wrong with me. We used to think that in underground metal, the business side was secondary. But as time goes by, you realize that to stay relevant and spread your work, there are certain moves you have to make—especially with a debut album. We need to promote and share content so people who breathe Death Metal can find us, grab the record, and at the very least, help us break even on the investment.
Even with all that effort, we don't live off this. The gigs we play don't pay nearly enough; at best, it covers transport and a few beers, haha. But that’s just how it is here. We do this for personal satisfaction rather than for profit.
Maybe things will change down the road, but for now, our vision remains exactly as we’ve laid it out.
What is the best concert you have ever been to? What do you enjoy most about playing live?
The killer shows I’ve been to? Definitely Mortem, Sadistic Intent, Atomic Aggressor, and Masacre from Colombia, among a few others I can’t recall right now.
As for the gigs we’ve played, I honestly enjoyed those early years the most. Those shows in small, filthy venues—real dives—where everything just spiraled into total destruction. As time goes by, you start to pace yourself, but you still look back on those years with nostalgia.
We came out of nowhere in the Lima scene and sparked interest fast. I think what defines us is the sheer aggression we put into every performance. Plus, we’ve kept the same lineup throughout the years; that’s made us a tight, solid unit. We’re more than just a band; we’re a brotherhood."
How have you evolved as an artist or band over the past year?
Honestly, I feel we’re more solid than ever. Constantly writing and going through the grind of recording our debut album has naturally given us a more organic weight. The evolution has been immense—and don’t get me wrong, it’s not that we’ve changed or ever will change our style—it’s just that we’ve gained experience, both good and bad. We hold onto the good and learn from the bad to keep writing music that hits hard. Even while sticking to the old-school essence, there are always arrangements and compositions that can still catch you off guard.
If you could meet, play a gig, co-write a song, have dinner, or get drunk with any band or artist (dead or alive), who would it be?
I've never really been asked that before, so I don't have one specific figure in mind.
But thinking off the top of my head, I'd love to get a closer look into the world of my namesake, Max Cavalera. Tom Araya is another character I have massive respect for. And finally, the late Lars-Göran Petrov—honestly, those early Entombed records were a huge influence on me when we first started out.
What's next for you?
First and foremost, we’re pushing the album’s release—fanzines, interviews, the whole underground circuit. We want to tour every corner of our country and then take our sound across the continent and the rest of the world. After that, a brief silence to reset, and then back to the new compositions that will breathe life into the next record.
It might be early to think that far ahead, but let it be known: our first goal is already in motion, and we’re not stopping here. We will continue to produce this dark art that feeds our lost souls within the realm of Death Metal.
By Max Necromanza - Vomits & Bass
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