Victor Talamantes (of EGON), Sebastian Troll, Gabe Acevedo, and Gabe Colunga formed THE BELLAKUN in early 2003. They wrote soulful, intense songs that flowed from one another with the utmost grace.
In early 2004, they released their first recording, CANTAR PARA ESPANTAR LA SOLEDAD, which means "sing to scare away loneliness." It was a glimpse into the heart of dark, yet beautiful, band. Shortly after the album was released, Sebastian left THE BELLAKUN and was replaced with Daniel Aley.
THE BELLAKUN entered the studio in November 2004 to begin working on a follow-up. Almost a year in the making, BENDICION MALDITA will be released on October 4th, 2005. Here, THE BELLAKUN builds on their first record, but this time, the music has the benefit of being born from a band more comfortable in its own skin. Eleven songs to give you chills by, BENDICION MALDITA stirs emotion in the listener ranging from explosive exuberance to depressive darkness. Daniel left the band after recording the new album and now Joe Quezada (also of EGON) has entered the fold.
BENDICION MALDITA roughly translates to cursed blessing or as Victor put it, when you think something is the best for you and it turns out to be the worstits hard to translate. That about sums it up. Enjoy.
Click here to visit their Latest Project "The Gates"
Click here to visit their other music project "Egon"
Latest News (2007): The Bellakun has been on a hiatus following the release of Bendicion Maldita. As you know, Victor Talamantes is an unstoppable force with way too many irons in the fire (that's a good thing!) so he hasn't been on hiatus. Of course, I'm going to tell you that he has been working up yet another new band. This time around he's playing with his wife and brother-in-law in a band they've tentatively named "The Gates". Expect them to start playing out in El Paso in March 07!
Nothing to do? Not anymore. Hope to see you there.
