Saqraruna is an atmospheric black‑metal band from Lima, Peru, formed in 2021, and one of the most prolific and conceptually defined Peruvian black‑metal projects of the 2020s. Their music blends dark mythology, horror, derangement, pre‑Hispanic cosmology, and Inca cultural symbolism, creating a sound rooted in both occult atmospheres and Andean identity. The band is signed to Super Sargasso, and their track “Supayasca” appeared on the compilation Mind Over Metal 2: Volume 2 in May 2022.
Saqraruna was founded in April 2021 by guitarist Davenium, who initially recorded the debut album Obscure and Malignant Rituals alone in four days. He later expanded the lineup to include Ghoulfist (vocals), Hastur (bass), and Karel Capek (drums), transforming the project into a full band and enriching the sound with greater depth and cohesion.
Their aesthetic draws from:
This combination places Saqraruna at the intersection of modern atmospheric black metal and culturally rooted Peruvian black‑metal traditions.
The band’s sound is characterized by:
Their work often references Uku Pacha, Supay, and other elements of Andean underworld mythology, merging black‑metal darkness with indigenous spiritual frameworks.
Saqraruna is exceptionally productive, releasing multiple EPs, singles, and full‑length albums in rapid succession. Their official discography includes:
Their early work (Obscure and Malignant Rituals) leans toward raw atmospheric black metal, while later releases such as Wañuy and The Craft of Hex show a more refined production, stronger melodic structures, and deeper integration of Andean mythic themes.
Saqraruna has quickly become one of the most visible Peruvian black‑metal bands of the decade. Their constant output, distinctive imagery, and incorporation of Inca cosmology have earned them recognition in both local and international underground circles. They are associated with other Peruvian extreme‑metal acts through shared members, including AntiPröphet, Despoil, Hammer of Cain, Motherfog, and others.
Their music has been featured on international compilations, reviewed by global black‑metal blogs, and distributed through digital platforms and underground labels.
Country of origin: Peru
Location: Lima
Status: Active
Formed in: 2021
Genre: Atmospheric Black Metal
Themes: Dark myths, Horror, Evil, Derangement, Prehispanic and Inca culture, Death
Current label: Super Sargasso
Years active: 2021–present
Hastur Bass (2021-present)
Karel Capek Drums (2021-present)
Davenium Guitars (2021-present)
Ghoulfist Vocals (2021-present)
See also: AntiPröphet, Despoil, Hammer of Cain, Motherfog, ex-Crown of Worms, Ghoulfist, Incantamentum, N.D.R., Scars, ex-Putrid, ex-Penetrator Hammer
| Obscure and Malignant Rituals | Full-length | 2021 | |
| An Altar to the Nameless Entity | EP | 2022 | |
| Ayar's Betrayal | EP | 2022 | |
| Under the Light of Mountains | Full-length | 2022 | |
| Saqraruna | EP | 2022 | |
| Through the Realms of Uku Pacha | EP | 2022 | |
| Revolution | Single | 2023 | |
| Supayasca | Single | 2023 | |
| Apuwan Runawan | EP | 2023 | |
| The Craft of Hex | EP | 2024 | |
| Anka | EP | 2024 | |
| Wañuy | Full-length | 2024 | |
| Visions from the Past | EP | 2025 | |
| Resurrection | EP | 2025 |