Ignacia Fernández just brought extreme metal to the masses after being crowned Miss World Chile following a crushing death metal performance during the pageant’s talent competition.

The 27-year-old model and death metal singer fronts the Chilean group Decessus alongside guitarist Carlos Palma, who accompanied Fernández during the pageant performance. Having formed in 2020, the melodic death metal band has released six singles so far, including two this year: “The Hollow Descent” and “Dark Flames.” According to Metal Archives , Fernández also provided guest vocals for fellow Chilean death metal group Alhazred on their 2023 EP Cúpula .

“Metal has been a fundamental part of who I am as a person and in my life: a refuge, a source of strength and purpose,” wrote Fernández on Instagram

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