Transmetal

Biography

Transmetal is an extreme metal band formed in Ciudad Azteca, Ecatepec, Mexico, in 1987 by brothers Javier, Juan, and Lorenzo Partida. They are known as one of the most important metal bands in Latin America. Their most well known song is "Killers", from the Desear un Funeral EP (1989), which is a cover of French band Killers. They are also known for their 1993 album El infierno de Dante, recorded at Morrisound Studios with producer Scott Burns and Glen Benton on choruses. The album sold almost 100.000 copies and got them regularly featured on MTV.
Transmetal have released over 30 albums that experiment with thrash and death metal, with growling vocals. The band has played shows with Slayer, Sepultura, Overkill, and Kreator.

Current

Juan Partida – lead guitar (1987–present)
Lorenzo Partida – bass (1987–present)
Javier Partida – drums (1987–present)
Isabel Romero – lead vocals (2025–present)
Adrián Tena – rhythm guitar (2018–present)

Former

Alberto Pimentel – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (1987–1990, 1992–1998, 2007–2009)
Alejandro González – lead vocals (1990–1992)
Mauricio Torres – lead vocals (1998–2004)
Bruno Blázquez – lead vocals (2005–2007)
Chris Menpart – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (2009–2014)
Juan Carlos Camarena – rhythm guitar (1990–1992, 2004–2005)
Ernesto Torres – rhythm guitar (1998–2003)
Antonio Tenorio – rhythm guitar (2005–2007)
Arturo Cabrera – rhythm guitar (2014–2018)
Sergio Burgos - lead vocals (2014-2025)

Live Members

Glen Benton – lead vocals (1993)
Arturo Huizar – lead vocals (1998; died 2020)