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Summoning thunderous tribal rhythms and indigenous instruments within the fields of modern metal has earned MAWIZA recognition from the Chilean Grammys and respected elders like MERCYFUL FATE, MASTODON and SLIPKNOT. But this band of modern day warriors are still a force of nature when paired down to their rawest form.

Today, MAWIZA are releasing an unplugged version of the latest single off the band’s upcoming third album “ÜL”. Though stripped bare, “Mamüll Reke” still stands in towering defense of their ancestral land.

“Like other songs from ‘ÜL’, ‘Mamüll Reke’ was written in a way that everything could be reduced to melody and kültxung, the Mapuche drum”, says MAWIZA’s vocalist and guitarist Awka. “The melody and lyrics are strong enough to guide the song on their own”.

“ÜL” comes out July 18th on Season Of Mist.

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When MAWIZA are armed with their electric guitars, “Mamüll Reke” soars above the treetops amidst headbanging riffs and piercing flute. But the unplugged version of the band’s latest single feels just as heavy. Brittle acoustic strums scrape against rattling percussion. As Txalkan steadily pounds away like a procession of mourners, with weary resolve, Awka chants for defending the Mapuche’s land no matter the cost.

“Mamüll reke / Lhalu witxan / Afaflen – Just like the tree / that dies standing / chanting the way cry”, he sings with grim determination. “Lhayaiñ ka – We will die too.”

“We aim for the unplugged versions of our songs to be even heavier and darker”, Awka says. “Without the distortion and loud drums, the message comes through more clearly. It might even be easier to feel our territory.”

To capture the song’s hard-fought message, MAWIZA shot this video close to home. Spread along the outskirts near where the band live in Chile, the Panul Forest is Santiago’s last native forest. “It’s a very special place for us”, remarks Awka. “The forest has no protection against encroaching building projects, but the Machi, who’s the spiritual leader of the area, has always invited us to visit, sing, bring joy and share our newen, which means energy in Mapuzugun.” Stirred by its haunting final verse, “Mamüll reke” calls upon the spirits sleeping amidst the trees to reawaken.

“Txüfken mew püruan kuyfi nhewen txepeam – I will dance on the ashes to awaken the ancient forces.”

“We feel this forest is like ourselves, resisting time and the city’s advances”, Awka concludes. “It was the perfect place to record the unplugged version of ‘Mamüll Reke’”.

Hear MAWIZA perform “Mamüll Reke” and other defiant anthems from “ÜL” this summer when they tour Europe this summer alongside fellow Chilean metalheads ATER.

Immortal Flame 2025 European Tour

July 16 – Maribor, Slovenia @ Gustaf Pekarna
July 17 – Miskolc, Hungary @ Zugivo
July 18 – Deva, Romania @ John’s La Cetate
July 19 – Targu Jiu, Romania @ Piano
July 20 – Sibiu, Romania @ Rock & Bike
July 21 – Timisoara, Romania @ Nemesis
July 22 – Brasov, Romania @ La Templarie Pub
July 23 – Arad, Romania @ Club Flex
July 24 – Budapest, Hungary @ Riff
July 25 – Szeged, Hungary @ Varosi Club
July 26 – Pecs, Hungary @ Vararok
July 27 – Ostrava, Czech Republic @ Barrack
July 31 – Pinerolo, Italy @ Spazio Nino
August 1 – Barberaz, France @ Brin De Zinc
August 2 – Ostend, Belgium @ B52

More dates to be announced

Can’t wait to chant along to “ÜL”? Hear the whole album a week before it comes out by RSVPing for the band’s upcoming Bandcamp Listening Party

“ÜL” Bandcamp Listening Party
Thursday, July 10 @ 1 pm Eastern Time – RSVP

MAWIZA line-up:
Awka – Lead vocals & rhythm guitar
Karü – Lead guitar & backing vocals
Zewü – Bass & backing vocals
Txalkan – Drums & percussion

“ÜL” tracklist:

1. Wingkawnoam
2. Pinhza Ñi pewma
3. Ngulutu
4. Nawelkünuwnge
5. Mamüll Reke
6. Wenu Weychan
7. Lhan Antü
8. Kalli Lhayay
9. Ti Inan Paw-Pawkan (featuring Joe Duplantier from GOJIRA)

The video for the unplugged version of “Mamüll Reke” was directed and edited by Andrés Hetzler (@andreshetzler).