Sondor is a pagan/folk/black metal project from Peru, active since 2000, originally based in Huánuco and later relocating to Lima. It is a solo project led entirely by Inca Viracocha II, who performs all instruments, vocals, and lyrics. Musically, Sondor blends Andean folk elements, pagan ritualism, and black‑metal aggression, creating a sound rooted in pre‑Hispanic imagery and Andean cultural identity.
Because some of Sondor’s releases include extremist political themes, it’s important to describe the band factually and historically, without endorsing or promoting any ideology. The following biography focuses strictly on the project’s musical development, cultural context, and discographic history.
Sondor was founded in 2000 by Inca Viracocha II, who has remained the sole creative force behind the project for more than two decades. The early material was shaped by:
The project’s name and imagery draw heavily from Andean mythology, particularly the concept of Sondor as a sacred or ancestral force. Over time, the music incorporated more folk instrumentation and a more atmospheric, epic tone.
Sondor has also been associated with politically extreme themes in some releases. These elements are part of the project’s documented history, but they are not endorsed here.
Across its discography, Sondor’s sound combines:
This fusion places Sondor within the broader Latin American pagan/folk‑black metal movement, while maintaining a distinctly Peruvian identity.
Sondor’s releases span demos, singles, splits, and full‑length albums. Key works include:
Sondor has also appeared on compilations such as:
These releases document the project’s participation in specific underground networks, including some with extremist affiliations.
Sondor is primarily a one‑person studio project, with:
For live performances, the project has enlisted session musicians, most recently:
Hurtado is known for his work in multiple Peruvian extreme‑metal bands.
Sondor occupies a unique place in Peruvian metal due to:
Musically, the project is recognized for its contribution to Andean pagan/folk‑black metal, a niche but culturally significant branch of Peruvian extreme music.
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| Current | |
| Inca Viracocha II | All instruments, Vocals, Lyrics (2000-present) |
| See also:Â Mochica, ex-Eternal War, ex-Legion | |
| Current (Live) | |
| Ronald Hurtado | Drums (2024-present) |
| See also: Cotard, En las Espesas Nieblas, Lament Christ, ex-Crucifixor, ex-Hecrophaga, ex-Black Angel, ex-Grave Desecration, ex-Inmemorial, ex-INRI, ex-Offensor, ex-Aneurisma (live) | |
| Warriors to the Building of New Empire | Single | 2002 | Â |
| Invoking the Ancient Blood of the Pagan Gods | Demo | 2004 | Â |
| Invoking the Ancient Blood of the Pagan Gods | Full-length | 2013 | Â |
| Alianza solar pagana | Split | 2014 | Â |
| Ascension of the Austral Legions | Split | 2014 | Â |
| Tahuantinsuyo tierra del Sol | Split | 2015 | Â |
| Retomando el Coricancha | Full-length | 2016 | Â |
| Ancient War & Hоlоcаust Jеwish / For the Glory of the Pagan Legacy | Split | 2016 |  |
| Ancients Conquerors of War | Split | 2019 | Â |
| Sangre antigua americana | Split | 2024 | Â |
| For the Glory of the Pagan Concepts | Full-length | 2024 |