Season of Mist is proud to welcome Mawiza!
Amidst the ever-changing metal landscape, Mawiza continue to stand proud. The Chilean band raise horns in honor of their indigenous roots. Armed with thunderous riffs, pounding grooves, tribal chanting and ancestral folk instruments, these metallic warriors are fierce champions of the historic struggles of the Mapuche people.
Mawiza won Best Metal Artist at the 2020 Pulsar Awards. They have performed alongside many of the genre’s most influential forces, including Gojira, Mastodon, Mercyful Fate and Slipknot.
This Saturday, Mawiza are performing at the Taiwan Pasiwali Festival, which celebrates the brave, adventurous and romantic spirit of aestronesian culture. On November 30, the band are playing a special acoustic set at Fluvial, an international conference that showcases talent from across the Chilean music industry. More live dates are planned for next year, including appearances at major European summer festivals.
“We are excited to announce that we are now part of Season of Mist, a label that has supported and promoted bands we deeply respect”, Mawiza says.
“Our hearts are strengthened. As part of the indigenous Mapuche Nation, we must first give thanks to the natural energies that made this possible.
With this new partnership, our music is ready to root like a tree in new territories and break through the concrete of the largest cities, always guided by the wisdom of our ancestors and the will of our land.
Our next album is on its way. With the support of Season of Mist, we are confident it will be our most powerful work to date.
We want to thank mother nature that governs us all and the spirits that protect our sacred land of Wallmapu for their guidance and deliverance.
Might our inner power be a fresh breeze in the midst of the battle!
Might our people survive! Might our struggle continue!”
Lineup
Awka – Vocals & Rhythm guitar
Karü – Lead guitar & backing vocals
Zewü – Bass & backing vocals
Txalkan – Drums & percussion
MAWIZA is recognized for blending metal with traditional Mapuche ritual folk. This unique musical approach encompasses not only sound, but also visual and thematic elements that reflect the Mapuche culture and cosmovision. The band stand out for their use of ancestral instruments and traditional chants (ülkantun), achieving a powerful fusion between the aggressiveness and energy of metal music and the spirituality of their indigenous roots. They have been recognized for their impact on the Chilean and international music scene.
In 2020, Mawiza received the prestigious Pulsar Award at the Chilean Grammys for the year’s best metal band. This recognition consolidated their position in the industry, validating their artistic proposal and their effort to make Mapuche culture visible through an unconventional genre.
Mawiza has shared the stage with important international bands such as Slipknot, Mercyful Fate and Mastodon. They’ve also performed alongside Gojira and collaborated with Joe Duplantier.
In addition to their distinctive musical style, Mawiza are a symbol of cultural resistance and indigenous identity. Their lyrics and image present a deep connection with nature, spirituality and the historical struggles of the Mapuche people. They seek to not only entertain, but also educate and sensitize listeners to the importance of Mapuche identity and the preservation of its language and traditions.
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mawizakvlt
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mawizakvlt
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mawizakvlt
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4oJP24bXA2fbdVmNGNmCtt
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mawizakvlt
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