Origin: Paraguay
Formed: 2016
Location: Luque, Central
Genre: Black/Thrash Metal
Status: Active
Label: Desecration of Souls Productions
Themes: Not officially listed
Black Winds emerged from Luque in 2016, carving out a place in Paraguay’s extreme metal underground with a sound rooted in the violent energy of black/thrash. Their music draws from the South American tradition of raw, aggressive metal, blending the cold edge of black metal with the speed and attack of thrash. Early descriptions of the band highlight a style reminiscent of old Darkthrone filtered through the chaotic spirit of regional blackened thrash, emphasizing harsh riffing, primitive intensity, and a stripped‑down, hostile atmosphere. Facebook
Their primary release, Promo 2020, issued through Desecration of Souls Productions, presents two tracks—“Vallery of Perdition” and “Tombs of Denial”—that showcase the band’s approach: fast, sharp guitar work, relentless drumming, and a vocal delivery steeped in blackened ferocity. The demo was released digitally and later circulated in tape format within underground distros, reinforcing the band’s commitment to an old‑school ethos. Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives Facebook
Despite a sparse discography, Black Winds has maintained a steady presence in the Paraguayan scene through its members’ involvement in numerous other extreme metal projects. Julio B., responsible for guitars, bass, and vocals, is active across several bands spanning black, death, and doom metal, while drummer Pablo P. contributes to the rhythmic backbone with a background in local underground acts. Their shared experience gives Black Winds a sense of continuity within Paraguay’s extreme metal lineage, positioning the band as part of a broader network of musicians dedicated to preserving the raw, uncompromising spirit of the region’s metal tradition. Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives
Members past and current
Julio B. – Guitars, Bass, Vocals
Pablo P. – Drums
Discography
Promo 2020 – Demo, 2020