NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – December 22, 2025
QUEMASANTOS Unleashes New Video “Planet Vampire” – A Dark Homage To 60s Horror and Sci-Fi Cinema
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L-R – Ignacio Orellana (Bass/Guitars/Drums) | Nelson Diaz (Vocals)
Quemasantos has released their new single “Planet Vampire” today on all major digital platforms worldwide, alongside the premiere of the official lyric video, now available on YouTube.
“Planet Vampire” is a dark homage to the horror and science-fiction cinema of the 1960s, films that later found a second life on late-night television during the 1980s. These shadowy, grain-filled broadcasts sent chills down the spines of unsuspecting children who secretly turned on the TV after bedtime, discovering forbidden worlds while their parents slept. That atmosphere of unease, imagination, and primal fear forms the core of the song’s identity.
The music for “Planet Vampire” was written, performed, mixed, and mastered by Ignacio Orellana, resulting in a cohesive and immersive sonic experience that is rooted in heaviness, tension, and cinematic pacing. Vocals and the conceptual vision for the track were created by Nelson Díaz, whose narrative-driven approach reinforces the song’s connection to classic horror and sci-fi storytelling. The track also features a guest lead guitar solo by Richard Pilnik, a highly respected and versatile guitarist from the Chilean metal scene, known for his work with Warpath, Vastator, and the progressive metal band Entrance.
Reflecting on the song’s origins, Ignacio Orellana explains:
“We’re finally releasing this track, which has been in the can since the very beginning. In fact, Planet Vampire was the very first song I wrote for this second incarnation of Quemasantos. As I’ve been saying over the past few months, I just wanted to focus on playing bass this time around. When I started this new phase, everything began with the bass, and from there the entire song grew around it.
Overkill, Megadeth, Judas Priest, and Accept were some of the clearest influences during the writing process, and I think that comes through in the final result. I hope everyone enjoys it. There’s a lot more music coming next year. Wishing everyone a great end to the year.”
Nelson Díaz adds perspective on the song’s conceptual roots:
“B-movie cinema from directors like Corman, Bava, or Fulci terrified me as a child. Today it can even make me laugh, but those childhood feelings are still there.”
Complementing the audio release, the official lyric video expands the song’s universe through visuals inspired by classic genre cinema, embracing grainy textures, heavy shadows, and an unsettling, retro atmosphere that mirrors the track’s dark tone.
Lyric Video – https://youtu.be/cY7jBw1NV5Q
Add to your Spotify playlist – https://open.spotify.com/track/1RJ1c5vwhuMJmnyXnqg0s6
Bandcamp – https://quemasantos.bandcamp.com/track/planet-vampire
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