Asesino (Spanish for "assassin" or "murderer") is an American

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supergroup and a side project of

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guitarist

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. The band has featured members of Brujeria,

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, Ministry, and

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. Asesino sometimes play

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covers live, most notably " Angel of Death" and "

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". As with Brujeria, the lyrics are sung entirely in Spanish and with the same subject matter of death, violence and perversion. Guitarist Asesino describes the band as "the new Brujeria." Asesino also has the tendency of making satirical comments during the show, and when playing Brujeria songs, change the original lyrics to something more fitting. Asesino made a guest appearance as a couple of Mexican doctors in episode 57 of ''

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, with Campos voicing Dr. Sepultura and Cazares and Márquez voicing his assistant.

Members

*Asesino (

) – guitars (2002–present) *Maldito X (

Tony Campos Antonio Campos (born March 8, 1973) is an American musician. He is the current bassist for the industrial metal bands Static-X and Fear Factory and the vocalist and bassist for the extreme metal band Asesino. He has previously played with Prong ...

) – bass, vocals (2002–present) *Sadístico ( Emilio Márquez) – drums (2002–present)

Former members

*Greñudo (

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) – drums (on ''Corridos de Muerte'') (2002) *Sepulculo ( Andreas Kisser) – guitars (on ''Cristo Satanico'') (2006)

Timeline

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Discography

*'' Corridos de Muerte'' (2002) *''

Cristo Satánico ''Cristo Satánico'' (Satanic Christ) is the second album released by deathgrind band Asesino. Track listing Personnel Asesino *Asesino (Dino Cazares) – rhythm guitar, production *Maldito X (Tony Campos) – bass, vocals *El Sadistico ( ...

'' (2006)

External links

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