# Cristian Castro La Esfinge album and tour announcement > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cristian-castro-la-esfinge-album-and-tour-announcement > Updated: 2026-08-15T21:38:02.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Mexican pop singer Cristian Castro, performing under the heavy metal alter ego ‘Lügh Draculea’, has announced the third studio album from his project, La Esfinge. The upcoming album, titled ‘La Serpiente Emplumada’, is scheduled for release on September 17 and is expected to contain 12 tracks. The project aims to blend romantic rock with themes inspired by Mexico’s pre-Hispanic heritage, specifically referencing the Aztec deity Quetzalcóatl. To support the release, the band—comprising Castro alongside musicians Alexei Torres, David Avilés, Alejandro Carrera, and Raisen Stolden—will embark on a national tour in Mexico. The tour is set to begin on December 4 and 5 at the Pabellón Oeste of the Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City. The itinerary continues to Monterrey on December 11 and 12, before concluding in Guadalajara at the Teatro Diana on January 15 and 16. The live performances are expected to feature elaborate stage productions, including Aztec-inspired scenery and laser effects. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-15: Cristian Castro announces new metal album and Mexico tour Cristian Castro announced a new heavy metal album, ‘La Serpiente Emplumada’, with his band La Esfinge, alongside a Mexican national tour starting in December 2026. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cristian-castro-announces-new-metal-album-and-mexico-tour ### 2026-08-13: Cristian Castro announces new pre-Hispanic themed metal album Mexican singer Cristian Castro, performing as Lügh Draculea with his band La Esfinge, announced a new heavy metal album fusing pre-Hispanic themes with romantic rock, alongside a December tour. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cristian-castro-announces-new-heavy-metal-album-with-la-esfinge --- Cite as: Cristian Castro La Esfinge album and tour announcement. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/cristian-castro-la-esfinge-album-and-tour-announcement