Blasted Mechanism
Portuguese electro-rock band
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Blasted Mechanism is a Portuguese electro-rock band known for its highly theatrical live shows involving elaborated alien-themed costumes as a backdrop to their music. The band was founded in 1995 by Karkov and Valdjiu.[1] New members joined later to form the current line up. As they like to put it "they weren't created but invented", blasting into the Portuguese music scene with a very different sound and visuals.
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Lisbon, Portugal |
| Genres | Electronic rock, alternative rock, world music |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Label | Toolateman |
| Members | Guitshu: Vocals (since 2008) Riic Wolf: Vocals (since 2018) Valdjiu: Bambuleco, Kalachakra Ary: Bass Fred Stone: Drums Winga: Percussion |
| Past members | Karkov: Vocals (until 2008) Miguel Cardona: Guitar Zymon: Electric guitar, sitar, keyboards Salvatori Tiliba: Didgeridoo Castora: Percussion |
| Website | www |
They quickly became known for their audiovisual performances involving alien and tribal looking musicians and an irreverent, upbeat attitude. Over the years, they developed a unique musical style that mixes alternative rock, electronic music, reggae, dub and folk.
In 2005 Blasted Mechanism released album Avatara. It reached the top of the Portuguese album chart.[2]
Discography
Studio albums
| Year | Album details |
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| 1999 | Plasma
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| 2000 | Mix 00
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| 2003 | Namaste
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| 2005 | Avatara
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| 2007 | Sound in Light / Light in Sound
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| 2009 | Mind at Large
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| 2012 | Blasted Generation
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| 2015 | Egotronic
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EPs
| Year | Album details |
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| 1996 | Swinging with the Monkeys |
| 1997 | Balayashi |
Singles
| Year | Single details |
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| 2003 | "Namaste" |
| 2005 | "Singlmix 00" |
| 2005 | "Singlmix 01" |
| 2007 | "All the Way" |
| 2007 | "Battle of Tribes" |
DVD
| Year | Video details |
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| 2004 | 1996 - 2004
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