"After a month in Jail I was able to see the sun again and compose this Rock and Roll Album [...]" Tomas Iramain
Emerging from the fuzz-laden psychedelic stoner scene of Córdoba, Argentina, LAS HISTORIAS deliver a powerful statement with their latest effort, "House of Pain." This collection of pre-production demos feels like a rebellious, unpolished snapshot of what will surely become their sophomore masterpiece. Fronted by guitarist and vocalist Tomas Iramain, with bassist Matias Maltratador and drummer Jorge Iramain providing a solid yet loose rhythm section, the trio presents a record brimming with intensity and raw energy.
"House of Pain" is far from polished, yet that’s exactly where its power lies. The rough edges and buzzing riffs give it a gritty, basement-level charm that is hard to replicate. The songs lurch with a proto-metallic heaviness, trudging along with a hypnotic, distorted groove that could melt wax if played long enough. It’s a sound that pushes the boundaries of what is considered "psychedelic," blending in elements of the heaviest rock of the day with mind-bending experimentation.
The tracks lumber and languish in a trance-like state, each one building upon the last to create a whirlwind of fuzzed-out riffs and swirling, disorienting soundscapes. There’s a certain magic in their lack of refinement, as if they’re working through their own creative chaos to find the path forward.
This prelude to their second full-length record marks a thrilling, albeit rough, step in LAS HISTORIAS' evolution. With "House of Pain," they prove that sometimes the most exciting music comes not from perfection, but from the untamed energy of a band caught in the act of discovering their sound. Keep an eye on these Argentinians – they may just be on the verge of something monumental.
-Helge Neumann
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