Mawiza: The New Face of Metal
Mawiza's music is a unique blend of groove metal, celebrating the language and traditions of South America's Mapuche Nation.
As
"Indigenous people fighting for our culture", Mawiza is making waves in the metal scene, endorsed by Slipknot and collaborating with Gojira.
- Based in Santiago, Chile, Mawiza represents the Mapuche Nation
- Their music introduces their culture to metalheads worldwide
With their thumping groove metal, Mawiza is battling colonialism and promoting their heritage.
Author's summary: Mawiza is the most important new metal band of 2025, celebrating Mapuche culture.