Impureza share new single ‘La Orden del Yelmo Negro’

IMPUREZA are not stopping the Flamenco-death train anytime soon with the release of “La Orden del Yelmo Negro,” the second single from their upcoming album Alcázares, due for release July 11, 2025 via Season of Mist.

Known for their uncompromising blend of brutal death metal and flamenco-rooted Spanish folk, Impureza continue to forge their path as creators of “Hispanic Metal.” With “La Orden del Yelmo Negro,” they dive deep into the mythologized esoteric heart of the Reconquista—an era of war, faith, and fire that spans over seven centuries of Iberian history.

The track pays homage to the sacred brotherhood of warrior monks sworn to the titular ‘Order of the Black Helm’ (Orden del Yelmo Negro). Steeped in mysticism, sacrifice, and unwavering devotion to the cross, the song narrates a spiritual crusade across desert lands toward the Holy Land. Dual guitars ignite in a blaze of flamenco flourishes and blast-beat fury, while orchestral arrangements, fretless bass, and guttural vocals bring to life a vision both ancient and transcendent. As with the rest of Alcázares, the lyrics are delivered entirely in Spanish, invoking a vivid world where myth and martyrdom intertwine.

“La Orden del Yelmo Negro” is released alongside an official lyric video by Louis Viallet that immerses viewers in the band’s cinematic medieval soundscape.

“Working with Impureza was an immense pleasure,” Viallet shares. “Creating something new for a lyric video within such a strongly defined universe and powerful music was a very enriching experience. In this time of great changes linked to AI, I find it important to highlight the traditional creative approach that was followed in making this video. AI was never used at any point in the creative process; to me, it seems essential to preserve a trace of humanity in what defines us: expression, communication, and what we pass on to future generations.”

IMPUREZA is a Franco-Spanish metal band formed in 2004 by guitarist Lionel Cano Muñoz from Orléans. Their music is distinguished by a unique fusion of extreme metal and Spanish sounds inspired by Andalusian culture and flamenco, creating an atypical style known as Hispanic Metal. IMPUREZA remains an innovative project in the international metal scene, making it a pioneer of the genre.

The entire concept of the band revolves around the voluptuousness of Latin atmospheres, the ferocity of metal, and Spanish culture and history, explored through a fictional and esoteric aspect. Their compositions feature both clean and guttural vocals sung in the language of Cervantes, flamenco guitar, acoustic fretless bass, extreme metal, and orchestral arrangements that evoke the colors of Spain. The very essence of their music lies in the duality between two seemingly opposed musical genres, which, through clever composition, give birth to a new and avant-garde style. Their fiery music is literally the union of traditional Hispanic folklore and extreme metal. These metal warriors brandish their Iberian sounds as weapons with pride. This ingenious alliance is matched only by the singular and unprecedented creative originality of its founder Lionel Cano Muñoz and his compañero Esteban Martín, both of Spanish nationality. IMPUREZA’s conquistadors draw inspiration from their strong identity, which defines the band’s very essence. Often nicknamed the “French Nile” due to their primary influences, combining the complex and brutal lines of death metal with the most ardent and undulating Latin flames. IMPUREZA‘s members are also influenced by many Spanish artists such as flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucía and gypsy singer Camarón de la Isla, as well as bands like Behemoth, Morbid Angel, Krisiun, and Fleshgod Apocalypse, among others.

Let the conquistadors of IMPUREZA lead you into their realm and immerse you in Spanish culture with a groundbreaking musical concept — the one and only fierce guardians of Hispanic Metal!

SOMOS IMPUREZA!

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Tracklist:
1. Verdiales (1:15)
2. Bajo las Tizonas de Toledo (6:25)
3. Covadonga (4:01)
4. Pestilencia (4:44)
5. Reconquistar Al-Ándalus (5:25)
6. Murallas (2:24)
7. La Orden del Yelmo Negro (4:57)
8. Castigos Eclesiásticos (6:06)
9. El Ejército de los Fallecidos de Alarcos (5:18)
10. Ruina del Alcázar (1:37)
11. Santa Inquisición (6:26)
Full runtime: 49:02

Line-up:
Esteban Martín – All Vocals
Lionel Cano Muñoz – Rhythm, Lead & Spanish Guitars
Florian Saillard – Fretless Bass
Guilhem Auge – Drums