A life in sound, image & media
Ignacio Orellana is a musician, photographer and media creator whose career connects performance, production, visual documentation and independent music publishing.
Early years
Ignacio began playing drums as a teenager and studied television production in Chile. Those two pursuits would become lasting threads in his work: making music and finding ways to document it.
Projects and performance
His musical path includes Pirosaint and, during his years in Upstate New York, Downfire. Across projects, his roles have extended from performance into recording and production.
Behind the camera
Ignacio developed his photography practice in the late 2000s, with live music becoming a substantial part of his work. His media activity grew through video production, editing, interviews and projects including Digmetalworld and ArmyOfOneTV.
Quemasantos
In Quemasantos, Ignacio’s work spans drums, bass and production. The album Stranded in Hell is scheduled for release in 2026, with Nelson “Sr. Díaz” on vocals and lyrics and guest guitarists across the record.