Candarian - Trepanacion LP

Hailing from one of the most fertile scenes in recent years, Costa Rica's CANDARIAN were spawned in 2020 when Christopher (guitar) and Jose Pablo (bass / vocals) decided to start a new project inspired by old-school death metal from the early '90s, like Autopsy and Incantation, with lyrics revolving around themes of gore and horror. After some rehearsals, Pablo (drums) and Felipe (guitar) were recruited, and the lineup was then completed. During the following months, the band focused on finishing their debut demo and presenting it live throughout the local scene. That demo, Stagnant Livor Mortis, was released in late 2022 by ME SACO UN OJO on cassette and quickly established the name CANDARIAN as a considerable newcomer.

And with the imminent release of their debut album, CANDARIAN capitalize on that potential - with disgusting, punishing aplomb. Titled Trepanación - the grisly cover art courtesy of Grant Hatfield leaves no doubt what the English translation is - the Costa Ricans'...  more

Released April 27, 2026

Tracklist:
1. Spectral Superstitions
2. Altars and Ancestors
3. Zombie Miscarriage
4. Skull Drilling Exorcism
5. Relinquished Víscera
6. Psychosurgery Ecstasy
7. Vilipendio del Cadaver