Founding Brujeria vocalist Juan Brujo has passed away. According to a statement from Brujeria, Brujo suffered a heart attack on Monday and was immediately rushed to a hospital. Brujo sadly died this morning. We extend our deepest condolences to Brujo's friend and family, and especially everyone in the Brujeria camp considering the passing of Pinche Peach earlier this year.
The following is a statement from Brujeria:
"Ha partido hacia el PanteĂ³n, el mero mero, el mĂ¡s chingĂ³n, ¡Juan Brujo! Y ahora, ¿quiĂ©n nos va a ayudar?
"It is with deep sadness we have to announce that our leader Juan Brujo has passed away today. Juan suffered a heart attack on early Monday morning, after a day off from the current Mexorcista tour in Saint Clairsville, Ohio. He was rushed to the nearest hospital in Wheeling, West Viriginia by emergency services, but, despite the medical team's greatest efforts, he died this morning. His family, friends and bandmates are devastated and wish to mourn in private, while they appreciate the fans' love and support.
"Es con profundo dolor que debemos anunciar la partida de nuestro lĂder Juan Brujo en el dĂa de hoy. Juan sufriĂ³ un ataque al corazĂ³n en la madrugada de este lunes, despuĂ©s de un dĂa libre de la actual gira Mexorcista en Saint Clairsville, Ohio. RĂ¡pidamente fue llevado al hospital mĂ¡s cercano en Wheeling, West Virginia por los servicios de emergencia, pero, a pesar de los grandes esfuerzos del equipo mĂ©dico, falleciĂ³ esta mañana. Su familia, amigos y compañeros de banda estĂ¡n devastados y desean llevar su luto en privado, agradeciendo el cariño y apoyo de los fans.
"El Brujo ha muerto, ¡que viva el Brujo!"