Demoniac performed at Hellsinki Metal Festival as part of the Come to Latin America (CTLA) project
Chilean metal band Demoniac has been selected to represent the Come to Latin America (CTLA) project at Hellsinki Metal Festival. As part of the band exchange program between Chile and Finland, a Finnish band will also travel to Chile later this year.
The Metal Swap campaign is a key initiative within Come to Latin America (CTLA), a cultural exchange project funded by Finland’s Ministry of Education and Culture. The project aims to promote cultural collaboration and support the internationalization of rock and metal bands between Finland and Latin America. This year, CTLA is focusing on Chile, highlighting its thriving metal scene.
Demoniac, originally from Limache in the Valparaíso region, was selected from a shortlist of three Chilean bands, competing alongside Alterhyde and Sobernot. The selection process involved Chilean metal media and industry experts. Founded in 2011, Demoniac has developed a distinctive sound blending thrash and black metal, drawing inspiration from bands like Beherit. The band has gained national and international recognition.
The lineup consists of Vicente Pereira (bass), Javier Cisternas (guitar), Javier Ortíz (guitar/vocals), and Carlos Pereira (drums). In Chile, they have previously performed alongside Napalm Death and Bulldozer. Their latest album, Nube Negra, was released in 2024.
“We are honored to represent Chile at Hellsinki Metal Festival. This is a unique opportunity to showcase our music in Finland and experience its metal scene firsthand. We are ready to wave the Chilean metal flag and crush Helsinki!” said Demoniac’s bassist Vicente Pereira.
CTLA founder Niina Fu expressed her satisfaction with the selection:
“We are proud to support Chile’s metal scene in Finland. Demoniac is a great example of the energy and authenticity of Chilean metal.”
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