Biography

Death Scythe is a Melodic Death Metal band from Mérida, Yucatán, México. Formed in 2001 by Roberto Cervera and Gerardo Mendoza with the only goal of playing pure melodic death metal. In 2006 they released their first self produced demo called "Hollow Darkness". After years in the underground scene of Yucatán the band released in October of 2008 their debut album "Killing for Pleasure" with 15 songs. The Album included "Hollow Darkness" song that will make them gain popularity in the local scene. The "Killing for Pleasure Tour"  included cities like Mérida, México City, Cancun and Cd. del Carmen. After this Death Scythe will split leaving an uncertain future. After nine years of silence, Death Scythe makes their return as an active band in June of 2018 with a live concert and starts to work on new songs. In February of 2020 after twelve years since their debut album, Death Scythe brings their new album "Descending Into Xibalba" with 10 tracks. Currently Death Scythe is planning the "Xibalba Lords Tour" to play live nationally and internationally. Death Scythe are: Gerardo Mendoza (vocals) Roberto Cervera ( Guitars) Rafael Barreiro (Guitars) David Montero (Bass) Ricardo Cruz "Ruso" (Drums)