Mayteé Herrera
Peruvian Progressive & Extreme Metal Guitarist | Composer
Biography
Mayteé Herrera is a Peruvian guitarist, composer, and solo instrumentalist known for fusing technical progressive metal structures with the raw aggression of death and black metal. Characterized by razor-sharp rhythm gallops, polyrhythmic phrasing, and fluid, melodic leads, her playing weaves technical dexterity into dark, atmospheric soundscapes.
After cutting her teeth in the South American underground metal scene with bands like Dämonik and performing on festival and tour cycles across Latin America (including touring duties with Mexico’s Introtyl), Herrera launched her solo instrumental career with her breakthrough 2026 track Back in Time, establishing herself at the forefront of modern technical metal in Latin America.
Bands & Collaborations
Mayteé Herrera (Solo Project)
- Mayteé Herrera – Lead & Rhythm Guitars, Composition
- Olgher Avila – Bass, Rhythm Arrangements
- Victor Orihuela – Drums, Percussion Arrangements
Dämonik (Former Band)
Primary composer and lead/rhythm guitarist behind early symphonic/death metal material.
Introtyl (Live / Touring)
Session live guitarist for major festival dates and showcase cycles supporting the Mexican death metal outfit.
Endorsements & Rig Specifications
- Cort Guitars Official Artist: Primary touring and recording instruments include the Cort KX700 EverTune (matte black, modern high-gain build) and Cort X500 Menace.
- Hardware & Tuning: EverTune bridge systems for pitch stability under heavy picking attacks and dropped tunings.
- Pickups: Seymour Duncan Nazgûl / Sentient sets and Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers.
- Amplification: High-gain valve heads (Peavey 6505, EVH 5150) alongside modern digital profiling modelers dialed for aggressive mid-range definition and fast low-end tracking.
Discography & Releases
| Year | Title | Artist / Project | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Back in Time | Mayteé Herrera | Solo Single / Video Release |
| — | Inner Voices | Dämonik | Single / Composition |
| ?Back in Time is Mayteé Herrera's debut as a solo artist. After several years involved in various projects, the Peruvian guitarist and composer begins a new chapter with an instrumental work where the guitar drives the narrative. Mayteé Herrera's musical language stems from the fusion of death metal and progressive metal. Instagram: / mayteehm
MAYTEÉ HERRERA - Back In Time | The Pit Sessions #envivo Mayteé Herrera - Back in time |