Asesino is a Mexican metal band formed in 2001 by Dino Cazares, formerly of Fear Factory. The band has released three studio albums, Corridos de Muerte (2002), Cristo Satanico (2005) and Profano (2008). Asesino's music is a mix of death metal, thrash metal, and traditional Mexican music, with lyrics that often focus on Mexican culture and folklore. The band has toured extensively throughout Mexico and the United States, and has performed at festivals such as Ozzfest and the Rock al Parque festival in Colombia. Asesino's music is characterized by its heavy, aggressive sound and its use of traditional Mexican instruments such as the vihuela and the jarana. The band has also collaborated with other metal acts such as Brujeria and Ministry. Asesino is one of the most influential metal bands in Mexico, and their music has been praised for its unique blend of metal and Mexican culture.
