Brujeria is a Mexican-American
extreme metal band formed in
Los Angeles,
California in 1989. Their name comes from the
Spanish word for "
witchcraft". Their songs, which are sung in Spanish, are focused on
Satanism,
anti-Christianity,
sex,
immigration,
narcotics smuggling, and
politics. Portraying a Mexican image and with a heavy anti-American stance, the majority of the band's members are
Mexican-born, and with some being
American,
Swedish or
British. Furthermore, the band is not from
Tijuana,
Mexico, contrary to popular belief.