Release
date: January 03rd 2017. Label: Self Released. Format: DD
El
Rey Máquina – Tracklisting
1.Mal Nacido 06:06
2.Perro 03:49
3.Mentraldiablo
03:11
4.Piedra Negra 05:13
5.Corre 06:04
6.Mascando Cortezas
02:18
7.Rey Máquina 04:25
8.Solo a Golpes
04:01
Band
Members
Ivan
Villanueva - Guitar & Vocals
Víctor
Silva - Bass & Vocals
Alejandro
Sanhueza - Drums
Review
Sótano
new album - El Rey Máquina – doesn't offer anything new in the way
of Stoner Metal but what does these days. However they have created
an exciting and hard-rocking album that shows these guys have a lot
of potential if they release more albums of this quality.
El
Rey Máquina is primarily a Hard Rock/Stoner Metal album with the
vocals sung in Spanish. Don't let that put you off as you will miss
out on some fantastic Desert/Fuzz Rock inspired Stoner Metal. Songs
such as Mal Nicado, Perro, Piedra Negra and Corre set the tone for
the album with Sótano inspired by bands such as Kyuss, Orange Goblin
and even some old-school Hard Rock/Heavy Metal bands.
The
production is good for the most part but there are some moments where
the volume could be that little higher. It shouldn't distract you
from the enjoyment of the album. The vocals are fantastic as Ivan and
Victor take turns impressing throughout. El Rey Máquina is good
old-fashioned Stoner Metal where the riffs come thick and fast.
Sótano are highly impressive musicians as they do create some cool
riffs that will have you head-banging in agreement.
The
South American Stoner Rock/Metal Scene is going through a major
change at the moment as more and more bands are starting to reach out
to the global Doom/Stoner Metal community. Sótano is another great
band to come from the South American scene and if more albums such as
El Rey Máquina appear then this is only a good thing. As we will be
treated to more superb albums such as this.
Words by Steve Howe