Cristian Castro announces new pre-Hispanic themed metal album

Mexican pop icon Cristian Castro, performing under the heavy metal alter ego Lügh Draculea, has announced the third album from his metal project, La Esfinge. The upcoming record aims to fuse Mexican pre-Hispanic heritage with a 'romantic rock' style, potentially titled ‘La serpiente emplumada’ in honor of the Aztec deity Quetzalcóatl.

The project, which includes 12 tracks, will be preceded by the single ‘Mensajero’, scheduled for release on September 17. Castro noted that this new work seeks a balance between dark genres and more commercial, romantic tones.

A national tour is planned to accompany the release, beginning on December 4 and 5 at the Pabellón Oeste of the Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City. The live performances are expected to feature elaborate Mexican-themed scenery, including lasers and Aztec-inspired ceremonies.