Sayoneligor is a melodic black metal band from Quito, Ecuador, active since 2011 and known for a sound rooted in anti‑Christian themes, destruction, and metaphysical creationism. Their music blends traditional black metal aggression with melodic phrasing, atmospheric passages, and a ritualistic aesthetic. The band’s identity is shaped by the long‑standing collaboration between Sdamus Eligor (vocals) and Vayulus (guitars), supported by a rotating but influential cast of musicians from the Quito extreme metal scene.
Sayoneligor formed in 2011 with a clear ideological stance and a sonic palette that merges melodic black metal with occult and anti‑religious themes. Their early years (2011–2016) established the core of their sound before a brief hiatus, after which the band returned in 2018 with renewed activity.
Their music is characterized by:
The band’s visual and thematic identity is reflected in the artwork and track titles of their debut album La orden del vacĂo terrenal, which presents a dark, esoteric worldview.
Released on November 28, 2014, this album is the band’s foundational work and was issued in a limited edition of 50 copies under Sayoneligor Record’s.
The tracklist includes:
The album blends melodic black metal with atmospheric passages and remains their most widely circulated release, available digitally on Bandcamp.
A return after their hiatus, revisiting themes from the debut album.
A darker, more atmospheric single that continues their melodic black metal direction.
A digital release that expands their esoteric and philosophical themes.
Current lineup
Live members
Past members include Sheol (bass), Aratum (guitars), Malfeitor (guitars), and Daniel CalderĂłn (drums/guitars), many of whom are active in other Ecuadorian black and death metal projects.
Sayoneligor’s sound is defined by:
Their music often balances aggression with introspective, esoteric atmospheres, making them one of the more distinctive melodic black metal acts in Ecuador.
Sayoneligor stands as a key figure in Ecuador’s melodic black metal scene, combining ideological extremity with melodic sophistication. Their 2014 full‑length remains a cornerstone of their identity, while their later singles show a band continuing to refine its sound and thematic depth.
| Current | |
| Vayulus | Guitars (lead) (2011-2015), Guitars (2018-present) |
| See also: ex-Mash-Mak, ex-Ego Consummatum Est | |
| Sdamus Eligor | Vocals (2011-2016, 2018-present) |
| Blasphemer Nocturnal | Drums (2012-2016, 2020-present) |
| See also: ex-Ciudad Infierno, ex-Pyramidum, ex-Enforcement (live), ex-Sacroculto | |
| Past | |
| Sheol | Bass (2011-2016, 2018-?) |
| See also: ex-Mash-Mak (live) | |
| Aratum | Guitars (rhythm)Â (2014-2016) |
| See also: ex-Ciudad Infierno, ex-Sarcasmo, ex-Mash-Mak | |
| Malfeitor | Guitars (2015-2016, 2023-?) |
| See also: Enforcement, Pyramidum | |
| Daniel Calderón | Drums (2018-2020), Guitars (2020-?) |
| See also:Â Oceanus Procellarum, ex-Zelestial, ex-Mash-Mak | |
| Current (Live) | |
| Alejandra Ponce | Vocals (soprano)Â (2019-present) |
| See also: Mystery Skies, ex-Mash-Mak (live) | |
| David Morales | Bass (2023-present) |
| See also: ex-Ciudad Infierno, ex-Sarcasmo, ex-Mash-Mak | |
| D.R. | Bass (2024-present) |
| See also: Neo Némesis, Seeds of Disease, ex-Abnegattion, ex-Arkoxia, ex-Cadaverous, ex-Klystron, ex-Tempestad | |
| Past (Live) | |
| Daniel Calderón | Guitars (2011-2015) |
| See also:Â Oceanus Procellarum, ex-Zelestial, ex-Mash-Mak | |
| La orden del vacio terrenal | Full-length | 2014 | |
| Despertar de la verdad | Single | 2019 | Â |
| Fria oscuridad | Single | 2020 | Â |
| Las oscuras habitaciones de la sabidurĂa | Single | 2020 |