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Borracho

Washington, DC Metal / Stoner Rock / Doom

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Members: Noah, Steve, Tim, Mario

Sounds Like: Clutch, The Bakerton Group, Weathermaker Music, Down, Fu Manchu, Orange Goblin

Label: Unsigned; No Balls Records (Germany); Ghost Highway Recordings (Spain); Fandango Records (USA)

Manager: Scott Harrington for 313 INC Artist Management 860 917 7937

Bio: Washington DC's Borracho exploded onto the stoner rock scene in 2011 with the release of their debut Splitting Sky. The album made a strong impression, hauling in gushing review after review, and boasting inclusion in ten end-of-year top album lists. Upon its release The Washington Post praised "... See Full Bio

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“From the first couple of notes of wah-whipped goodness to the taut fills and patterns on the snare that give the low-end and guitars a direction to follow (whether it be a traditional stoner riff or a down-tempo doom churl all sauced up on Orange Amps), there’s a heightened sense of intensity and cohesion to the work here… As good as side A is, I think I like the B side even better… “Short Ride (When it’s Over)” is the crossroads where brawny biker doom riffs full of low-end distortion and Sabbath-y swagger intersect with a real anthem of a chorus that’s not far removed from Roadsaw’s attentive eye to 6-string, punk-leaned melody and solid vocal hooks. It’s simple, effective, and it’ll beat your ass; all good qualities to have in a riff fronted, rock song for damn sure.”

— Jay Snyder, Hellride Music

“Mob Gathering 7″ isn’t a far stray from Splitting Sky’s sound. In fact, You might be able to consider these B sides. B sides or not, this is some music that you need. As I’m sitting here spinning the 7″, I can’t help but think of how good these songs sound. It’s hard to tell that they’re from an earlier time in the band’s career… “Mob Gathering” has the band’s signature sound right from the get go. It’s not so doomy, just really heavy hard rock with some awesome guitar licks and a hint of heavy metal. “Short Ride (When It’s Over)” picks up the tempo a bit but is still heavy as fuck.”

— Bill Goodman, The Soda Shop

“Highlighted in an article titled “If You Only Buy 24 Records Between Now and May 1…” Mob Gathering is in good company, alongside new releases by Orange Goblin, Clutch, Kvelertak, Black Pyramid, Uncle Acid, and many more. Dig it: “The new Mob Gathering 7″ from Borracho is welcome by me for two reasons: I’ve never heard the songs before and Borracho rocks… so if you need aBorracho fix — and it’s obvious from the way your hands are shaking that you do — this might be the way to go.””

— JJ Koczan, The Obelisk

“Download Splitting Sky in high quality MP3 or many lossless formats for only $10! CD's are available for $12, and Limited Edition vinyl LPs for $25, including an instant download. Free download of the new 7" track Círculos Concéntricos. ”

— Bandcamp

“Borracho blazed up from the District to bring the thickening crowd a taste of their psychelicious swamp-sexy blues thud. The buzz word for the next 40 minutes was Groove (and “buzz,” I suppose). After the set, one of the dudes confessed a concern about such a laidback sound following the last couple bands: “You can’t make love to that stuff!” The vox were cool but unnecessary; kickin’ it to that sweet melodic riffitude was all the audience could have wanted.”

— Dan Lake, Decibel Magazine

“There aren’t many bands that can captivate and enthrall an audience without the need for a vocalist… Whatever the inspiration, I’m glad the band has gone in this direction, because their infectious groove, heavy riffs and sheer fucking talent are truly a sight to behold”

— Toby Cole, Heavy Planet

“They once again let the riffs do the vast majority of the talking, though vocals showed up in what would otherwise be the backing lines toward the end of “All in Play” and in “Concentric Circles,” which remains viciously catchy no matter who’s fronting it.”

— JJ Koczan, The Obelisk

“On Splitting Sky - Borracho brings it on this 2011 release recalling a Halfway to Gone/Clutch hybrid that flat out rocks. - Plus Recipe for Moo Shu Pork With Spicy Plum Sauce and review of Southern Tier Imperial Gemini Unfiltered Ale”

— Stoner Rock BBQ

“The song itself is like a massive lava flow that eventually gets your ass moving in a hurry, and the wonderful video captures the feel of the song beautifully. Richard Bomgren’s feel for the song comes through both in the film he chose to accompany the music and in the way he edited it, linking to the pacing and the mood extremely well. It’s beautiful and violent . . . and epic.”

— No Clean Singing

“Not something I usually recommend, but you might want to go full-screen on this one. The brand new video for Washington D.C. heavy rockers Borracho‘s “All in Play”...(plays) long and short cuts of breathtaking HD nature footage off each other in time to the music of the eight-plus-minute song... if you haven’t had the chance to check out the band, kick back and enjoy the perfect opportunity to get to know them and see the lava flows and the craters that so perfectly complement their work. ”

— JJ Koczan, The Obelisk

“You can have a shitload of fun with this video even without a shitload of beer, because the song is irresistible. It’s a high-energy, heavy-assed, rifftastic blast of stoner/doom that will brighten your day and give you a natural buzz. ”

— No Clean Singing

“Reg's Top 20 Albums of 2011 #4: Borracho, Splitting Sky. Every time I get done listening I immediately hit repeat and will probably continue to do so until their next release.”

— Reg Rykaczewski, Heavy Planet

“Toby's Top 10 of 2011 #7: Borracho stormed onto the scene this year and made an immediate impact with their debut LP. Combining stoner rock grooves, doom metal riffs and classic guitar licks, oftentimes all in the span of the same song, this album was definitely one of a kind. ”

— Toby Cole, Heavy Planet

“Top 40 of 2011 #14: Borracho, Splitting Sky”

— Captain Beyond Zen

“Heddbuzz's Top Albums of 2011 #4: Borracho, Splitting Sky”

— Heddbuzz, The Ripple Effect

“Top albums of 2011 #8: Borracho, Splitting Sky”

— The Sludgelord

“Borracho has mastered the delivery of an infectious hook. "Splitting Sky" is bursting with catchy riffs and skilled playing.”

— Catherine P. Lewis, Washington Post

“...the group is celebrating the release of its debut, Splitting Sky, an album that showcases the quartet's infectious riffs and howling vocals.”

— Catherine Lewis, TBD.com

“Top 20 of 2011 #7: Borracho, Splitting Sky. An awesome debut album that has been talked about highly since it’s release earlier in the year. It’s long at 57 minutes long but it sucks you in and makes you forget about time.”

— Bill Goodman, The Soda Shop

“But nothing compared to the band's closing number, the epic "Grab the Reins"... The finale easily spanned a quarter of the band's overall set time and showcased their uncommon ability for laying down complex grooves that meander in and out of stoner, doom and classic rock territory all within the span of the same song. This is their signature…this is their knack. ”

— Toby Cole, Heavy Planet

“This album is an epic, earsplitting fuzz-fest and it’s certainly in my top 5 releases of 2011 so far. It might even be my #1. We’ll see… Borracho and Splitting Sky are looming large above the current landscape and distant horizon of stoner rock, in my opinion. Others may want to seek shelter. Torrents of powerful vocals and illustrious lyrics pour down while thick bluesy riffs, waves of booming bass and thunderous drums merge to form a massive musical supercell. Get the picture? Splitting Sky is a friggin’ F-5, people. It’s an 8-song rock typhoon that will flood your senses and knock you on your ass.”

— Heddbuzz, The Ripple Effect

“Borracho bring something of their own to staple riffy groove that’s only going to serve them well going forward, and if their recent performances with Truckfighters in NYC and at the Stoner Hands Of Doom XI fest in Maryland are anything to judge by, they have the potential to leave a real stamp on the heavy rock underground. Songs help, and if Splitting Sky has anything, it has songs. From the memorable choruses of “Never Get It Right” and “Grab The Reins” to the tight execution of “Concentric Circles,” Borracho show there’s more to quality rock than cool riffs and solos—but of course there are those too. ”

— JJ Koczan, The Aquarian

“Of all the debuts I’ve heard and reviewed this year, Borracho‘s may have left the strongest and most lasting impression… By combining Clutch-style riffy groove with just a touch of dirt-rock grit and burl into solid rhythms and topping it with truly killer lead work from guitarist Steve Fisher, Borracho have crafted a sound that’s like a nod to rock heads, as though, while they’re standing in front of you playing, they’re going, ‘Check out this shit I came up with. It rules.’ (From Six Dumb Questions interview intro)”

— JJ Koczan, The Obelisk

“I make it short -BETTER THAN CLUTCH! Blasphemous? No, it is the truth.”

— Captain Beyond Zen

“Like any good dealer Borracho have lured you in with a couple of freebies and now it’s time to pay… you’d be forgiven for thinking this may be another in a long line of Small Stone releases!!!… Definitely one to check out though if you like your riffs big and your moonshine lethal!!!”

— Ollie Stygall, The Sleeping Shaman

“Borracho with this debut has become one of the highlights in the stoner rock / metal scene in '11. "Splitting Sky" is a powerful album, which brings to mind passages that remember Kyuss and Down, but that set them apart by presenting the band with their own sound without being tied to cliches of the style. Undoubtedly, this is already on my list of favorite albums of 2011..." (translated)”

— João, Derochas Stoner Rock Blog (Brazil)

““Besides the dynamic artwork of “Splitting Sky” and the well-served package which combines monstrous doses of groove, Stoner guitar riffs and badass drumming, BORRACHO prove to the maximum that they have got plenty of ideas, well-played themes and most of all, skills, able to be compared to the first-builders FU MANCHU or NEBULA for example…The final question is: ‘are BORRACHO able to split the sky in two?’ Well, I think they just did it. 8/10″”

— Maria Voutiriadou, Metal Kaoz

““irresistible stoner boogie filtered through a loud ass production, and sludge-y riffs/tones…The rhythms are taut, a literal wall of sound fronted by manic, fill intensive drumming, and perfectly audible bass lines that elbow their way through the sea of deafening guitar riffs…lightly Sabbath spiced, fricasseed in Skynyrd gravy, a garnish of Clutch parsley on the side, and some Earthride/Backwoods Payback chunks added for that girthiness that signifies a complete musical dish.””

— Jay Snyder, Hellride Music

““Splitting Sky shows marked promise from Borracho… The album has received high praise from reviews and listeners alike, and earns every bit of it… Splitting Sky assures this won’t be the last we hear from Borracho, and with the depths of groove these guys can plunder when they get going, that’s just fine by me.””

— JJ Koczan, The Obelisk

““BORRACHO play a groovy fuzzed up hybrid of Stoner/Doom Metal. These guys worship at the Church of Almighty Stoner/Doom greatness where the riff is king. The guys have just released their superb new album “Splitting Sky”. This is hands-down the Stoner Metal Album release of 2011…. You want fuzzed drenched Stoner Metal Guitar Riffs, Sublime Stoner/Doom Metal Vocals and badass drumming. Well look no further than Splitting Sky.This album is going to be a classic of the genre. No question about it.” ”

— The Sludgelord, The Sludgelord

“Borracho has put a lot of work into getting their songs to sound just right and it shows, from the song writing to the production they’ve done a great job here....along with bands like Pentagram, King Giant, and (the now defunct) Salome, they’re helping to remind everyone that this area is still a city for excellent heavy stoner and doom.”

— Metal Chris, DC Heavy Metal

“Borracho has come up with one hell of a début, and if this first effort is any indication, they are destined to bring us more infectious grooves and recognizably original pieces in the future…For now, suffice to say that “Splitting Sky” gets a 9/10 from me.”

— Sarp Esin, Doommantia

“Borracho is about to unleash a beast of an album that is almost guaranteed to take the stoner rock world by storm...Splitting Sky is an instant classic.”

— Toby Cole, Heavy Planet

““The sound is pure, slaying, riff rock in the spirit of Clutch, Fu Manchu, Orange Goblin (or as our own Fra said, Mendozza) or more genrally just perfect, destructive, groovy Megaton Riff Rock, with gruff, testicle dripping voclas, bass/ drums that pund your skull into the floor, alcohol fueled melodies and guitars the size of an angry giant gorilla. As they say: groovy, heavy, epic.””

— Cheeto, Sludgeswamp

“I love it when you’re expecting something and you have high hopes for it. You finally receive what it is you’re looking for and it totally blows away your expectations. Yeah, Borracho’s debut Splitting Sky is like that...this is a MUST LISTEN album and it’s so fucking good, it will end up on many best of 2011 lists.”

— Bill Goodman, The Soda Shop

“What you get with Washington, DC area band Borracho is a killer hybrid of classic hard rock, stoner rock grooves mixed with a touch of doom. Think Aerosmith in a fist fight with Solarized in a back alley. This band knows how to rock! ”

— Reg Rykaczewski Jr., Heavy Planet

“Thick, hard rock immediately comes our way when this twin-guitar four-piece kicks it in. It's heavy with some metal, a bit of stoner rock, and when they add a little pace, they kind of head into Kyuss territory which I enjoy...A good opening tonight.”

— David Hintz, DC Rock Live - Reviews

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Private Show: http://www.dcnine.com/event/taddy-porte BORRACHO return to the stage for the release of their new 7" "Mob Gathering."