BRUJERIA frontman, lyricist, leader and co-founder John Lepe, a.k.a. Juan Brujo, has died from heart attack, yesterday Wednesday, 18th of September, 2024. He died at the age of 61 years old.

Earlier today, the following statement was posted on the band’s official social media:

“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”.

The announcement of Juan’s death comes two days after BRUJERIA canceled all of its previously announced shows “due to a severe medical emergency”. This past July, longtime BRUJERIA vocalist and samplist Ciriaco “Pinche Peach” Quezada died at the age of 57.

Below is the highly emotional interview he gave almost a month ago, to Chris Garza of Suicide Silence, talking about his friendship with Dino Cazares of FEAR FACTORY:

BRUJERIA released its fifth full-length album, “Esto Es Brujeria”, in September 2023 via Nuclear Blast Records.