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Hammelin is a heavy/folk metal band from Arequipa, active since the 2010s and known for blending Andean folk instrumentation with classic heavy‑metal structures. Their music incorporates flute, violin, keyboards, and melodic dual‑guitar work, giving them a distinctive sound within the Peruvian scene. The band appears frequently in regional festivals and compilations, including Hierro y Sillar Vol. I with the track Sonqollay

Origins and musical identity

Hammelin emerged from the Arequipa metal community with a strong emphasis on local Andean identity, integrating traditional instruments into a heavy‑metal framework. Their lineup includes flute, violin, and keyboards alongside guitars, bass, and drums, creating a sound that moves between folk‑metal warmth and hard‑rock energy.
Live videos show the band performing folk‑metal arrangements of regional hymns and local themes, including a folk‑metal version of the Himno de Arequipa and performances at city anniversary events

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Their music often highlights:

• melodic folk passages
• heavy‑metal riffing
• emotional, narrative vocals
• strong regional pride and cultural references

This positions Hammelin as one of the most visible folk‑metal acts from southern Peru.

Discography and evolution

Seca tus lágrimas (2017) — Full‑length

Their debut album is the core of their discography and remains their most widely circulated work. It features ten tracks, including Tierra Madre, Orq’oq Raymikuna, Sonqollay, and the title track Seca tus Lágrimas. The album is available on major platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music, confirming its release and tracklist
The record blends emotional folk melodies with heavy‑metal structures, and several songs have become staples of their live shows, including Seca tus Lágrimas and Orq’oq Raymikuna

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Qanwanmi Perú (2019) — Single

A folk‑metal single celebrating Peruvian identity, continuing their fusion of Andean instrumentation with metal.

Ella se fue (2020) — Single

A more melodic and emotional track, also included as a bonus on some digital editions of Seca tus Lágrimas

Lineup and musicianship

Hammelin’s current formation includes:

• Hans Tejada del Pozo — vocals
• Aire Dcal — bass
• Emmanuel Tejada del Pozo — drums
• Paolo César Montesinos Álvarez — flute
• Andrés Márquez Huertas — guitars
• Chiso Alemán Alencastre — guitars
• Rolo DelCal — keyboards
• Valery Carolina Corzo Beltrán — violin

This lineup reflects the band’s commitment to a multi‑instrumental folk‑metal sound, with flute and violin playing central roles in both studio recordings and live performances.

Past members include multiple flautists, violinists, and vocalists, showing the band’s long‑term focus on folk instrumentation and melodic arrangements.

Presence in the Peruvian scene

Hammelin is active in:

• regional festivals in Arequipa
• online folk‑metal events
• local cultural celebrations
• Peruvian metal compilations

Their videos show strong engagement with local audiences and a polished live presence, with performances of tracks like Mix Arequipa, Orq’oq Raymikuna, and Tierra Madre drawing thousands of views

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They stand out for:

• their consistent use of Andean folk instruments
• a melodic, emotional approach to heavy metal
• strong ties to Arequipa’s cultural identity
• a polished, accessible sound that appeals beyond the extreme‑metal niche