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NATAS - Broide - Villagra - Bereciartúa
November 13th - C Art Media (Buenos Aires, Argentina) - Tickets available now at Passline
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NATAS, one of the defining bands of Latin American stoner rock, returns with a renewed lineup that blends history, power, and sonic evolution.
The project is led by Walter Broide, original member and founder of the band, joined by Gonzalo Villagra, bassist and key songwriter from the group’s most prolific era. This new chapter also features Nico Bereciartúa on guitars and vocals (The Black Crowes / RIFF), bringing a fresh perspective while preserving the essence that defined NATAS’ signature sound.
This return not only marks a reunion with longtime fans and those who never had the opportunity to experience NATAS live, but also introduces a powerful new chapter through the addition of Nico Bereciartúa. As a member of RIFF, one of Argentina's most influential hard rock bands founded by legendary guitarist and singer PAPPO, Bereciartúa carries forward a musical lineage deeply embedded in the history of South American rock. Pappo is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in Latin American rock and blues, and Nico's connection to that legacy brings a unique dimension to NATAS' renewed sound.
This return not only marks a reunion with longtime fans and those who never had the opportunity to experience NATAS live, but also presents a new interpretation of the band's musical legacy. The show promises an intense journey through their catalog, alongside fresh live renditions of their classic material.
ABOUT NATAS
Throughout its career, NATAS forged a unique path within the independent stoner rock movement, creating a discography that became a benchmark for the international stoner and psychedelic rock scene. Albums such as Delmar, Ciudad de Brahman, and Toba Trance marked different creative eras of the band, establishing a distinctive sound characterized by heavy riffs, hypnotic atmospheres, and a strong instrumental identity.
Their growth extended far beyond Argentina. NATAS brought its music to stages across Europe and the United States, undertaking international tours that established them as one of South America's most respected underground bands. They performed at major festivals and shared bills with leading artists of the genre, expanding their audience and strengthening their connection with fans worldwide.
This international journey, combined with a constant artistic evolution, transformed NATAS into a cult band whose influence continues to resonate with new generations of musicians and listeners.
Walter Broide
Founder and creative driving force behind NATAS, widely considered the most influential stoner rock band in Latin America. A drummer, songwriter, and producer, Broide developed a powerful and expansive style that took NATAS on tours throughout Europe, the United States, and Latin America. Beyond NATAS, he has also been involved with Poseidótica and Audión, further exploring instrumental and psychedelic rock.
Gonzalo “El Crudo” Villagra
Bassist and a fundamental architect of the NATAS sound. An Argentine recording engineer and producer, Villagra has worked on numerous national and international albums, including projects by Hermética, Almafuerte, Boom Boom Kid, Poseidótica, and Minoría Activa, among many others. In addition to NATAS, he has performed with several bands within the rock and stoner scene, including Santoro and Carne Gaucha, building a versatile career as both musician and producer.
Nico Bereciartúa
Argentine guitarist with a distinguished international career in rock and blues. A member of RIFF, and currently guitarist for The Black Crowes, he has shared stages with world-renowned artists such as Ronnie Wood (The Rolling Stones), Steven Tyler (Aerosmith), and John Fogerty (Creedence Clearwater Revival). His style combines technical excellence, musical sensitivity, and raw power, establishing him as one of the most respected guitarists of his generation.
Discography
Delmar (1998)
Delmar marked a turning point in NATAS' evolution, expanding the band's heavy rock foundations into more atmospheric and psychedelic territory. The album quickly attracted attention beyond Argentina, helping establish connections with the emerging international stoner rock scene and introducing NATAS to audiences that would later support the band's extensive touring throughout Europe and the United States.
Ciudad de Brahman (1999)
Recorded in San Francisco and produced by Dale Crover of the Melvins, Ciudad de Brahman became one of the defining releases of Latin American stoner rock. Released through the legendary Man's Ruin Records, the album connected NATAS directly with the influential Californian underground scene that also included artists such as Kyuss, Fu Manchu, and the Melvins. The collaboration with Crover helped introduce the band to a global audience and established NATAS as an international presence within the genre.
Corsario Negro (2002)
Produced by acclaimed engineer and producer Billy Anderson, known for his work with Sleep, Neurosis, Melvins, High on Fire, and Mr. Bungle, Corsario Negro further strengthened NATAS' ties to the international heavy music community. Anderson's production emphasized the band’s expansive sound and experimental approach, resulting in one of the most ambitious records in their catalog and reinforcing their reputation among fans of underground heavy and psychedelic rock worldwide.
Toba Trance (2004)
Released through Finnish label Ektro Records, Toba Trance marked one of the boldest artistic departures in NATAS' career. Moving beyond the boundaries of stoner rock, the album embraced long-form improvisation inspired by German krautrock pioneers while incorporating indigenous rhythms, folk percussion, charango, and sonic elements drawn from Argentine cultural traditions. The project strengthened NATAS' connection with the European psychedelic underground, particularly through its relationship with Finland's experimental rock scene and later collaborations with Stefan Koglek of Germany's Colour Haze, one of the most influential bands in European psychedelic rock. These exchanges culminated in the München Sessions recordings and helped establish NATAS as a bridge between South American musical identity and the exploratory spirit of the international psychedelic movement.
El Hombre Montaña (2006)
With El Hombre Montaña, NATAS continued to push beyond genre conventions, delivering a record that blended heavy rock, psychedelia, and progressive experimentation. By this period the band had become a regular presence on international tours and festivals, sharing stages with many of the leading names in stoner and psychedelic rock. The album reflected the confidence of a band operating within a global underground network while maintaining a distinctly South American identity.
Nuevo Orden de la Libertad (2009)
Released after years of international touring and artistic development, Nuevo Orden de la Libertad showcased NATAS at its most mature and expansive. The album synthesized the lessons learned from collaborations with figures such as Dale Crover and Billy Anderson while embracing influences gathered through years of interaction with the European and North American psychedelic underground. The result was a record that transcended the boundaries of stoner rock and reaffirmed NATAS' position as one of the most innovative heavy rock bands to emerge from Latin America.
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