Band Biographies: Marabunta

Marabunta was born in the heart of Aljarafe, Seville, in the late '90s under the name Espurgaperros 666. They recorded a five-track EP in 2001 titled El Circo de los Horrores, which helped them start performing in the Seville area. In 2003, the band paused its activities until 2008, when the original members decided to reunite under the name Marabunta. During those five years, members played in several now-defunct metal and punk projects in Seville, such as Postmortem, Terror Humano, and Exhale.

In 2009, they returned actively to the stage, releasing their second work, Enterrado Vivo, in 2012. This seven-track album reveals the band's eclectic character, combining a rich blend of musical styles all centered around Metal: Hardcore, Rap, Punk, Thrash, Groove, Funk, and even Flamenco. However, Marabunta’s true essence lies in their live performances, where their intensity and versatility shine, blending all these styles into direct, powerful shows.

In 2018, they released their third album, Siempre Presente, a full-length album generally leaning towards a more aggressive sound than the previous one, with more intricate guitar riffs and vocal lines, supported by a fierce rhythm section that leaves no one indifferent. The band's sound takes on a new depth with heavier and more devastating rhythms.

Over the years, the band has played more than 150 live shows across venues and festivals throughout the peninsula, sharing the stage with major bands like Soziedad Alkoholika, Narco, Crisix, Hora Zulú, Ofunkíllo, Brutal Thin, Los de Marras, Ñu, Cuernos de Chivo, Memento Mori HC, Verdugo, Kathew, Brothers Till We Die, Tiempos de Ira, Knibal, Hummano, Bellako, Anal Hard, Vendetta Fucking Metal, Alea Jacta Est, Blowfuse, ARDEN, and many more.

Currently, they are on the verge of releasing their fourth album, El Dedo en la Llaga. This new work features eight tracks with a meticulously crafted, more forceful sound, where hardcore, metalcore, thrash, and even deathcore take on a prominent role without losing their signature style.

After a forced hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, lineup changes, and a hip operation for member Olea, the band has spent many months refining new material. Now, they are preparing for a new phase filled with numerous concerts across the country. They will present audiences with a mature and consolidated work, retaining their characteristic power but returning even more explosive and rebellious than ever.