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New Xibalba out soon

Posted by Loren on November 30, 2014

New Xibalba out soon
New Xibalba out soon

Xibalba will release their third album early next year on Southern Lord Recordings, the band has announced.

Continuing their pummeling death-metal influenced hardcore, Tierra Y Libertad, will contain 8 songs. It is their first full-length since 2012's Hasta La Muerte.

New Xibalba out soon
New Xibalba out soon

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