A Mexican duo whose music channels social tension into industrial soundscapes.
For their signature sound, start with 'A Fatal Desire' or 'Bizarre Words'. If you want to hear their range, check out 'Ecos' or 'The Shape of Things To Come'.
Hocico's music came together during a period of social tension in Mexico, and their songs often deal with themes of pain and loss. Tracks like 'A Fatal Desire' and 'Blindfold' reflect that darker sensibility, while their sound has incorporated elements beyond straight electro-industrial, touching on techno and ambient textures at different points. The artwork for their 2002 album 'Artificial Extinction' even drew criticism from animal rights groups.
Erk Aicrag and Racso Agroyam formed Hocico in 1993 in Mexico. They've released albums including 'Odio Bajo el Sol' in 1997, 'Artificial Extinction' in 2002, and 'Signos de Aberracion' in 2005. Their sound has evolved while maintaining that industrial core.
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