Cabrakaän was formed in 2011 by drummer Marko Cipäktli and vocalist Pat Cuikani. 

“I met Paty when I owned my studio in Toluca (Mex), and she was playing in a symphonic/ choral metal band. Originally, I wanted to make death metal. That was my main goal.”, Cipäktli explained.

“We started talking.  She told me: ‘I’ve always wanted to do something using pre-hispanic elements’, and she knew someone who was interested in creating a style like this.” – that someone was Ramón, who became the band’s first rhythm guitarist. 

The band’s sound and style were initially influenced by popular metal acts like Nightwish, Amon Amarth, and European folk metal bands. Soon after, the band established a distinct sound, style, and ambition to tell the forgotten pre-hispanic folk stories, mythologies, histories, and traditions of Mexico’s sociocultural past and present. They continue to work with indigenous Mexican artists to incorporate authentic pre-hispanic instruments like ocarinas, flutes, percussion instruments, and more in their music.

Cabrakaän now calls Calgary, Canada their home, where they continue to reinforce their cultural identity through their music. Following a lineup change in 2024, Cabrakaän are:

Malé – Vocals
Marko Cipäktli – Drummer
Steven Antonio – Lead Guitarist
Lili Garbar – Bassist