The then-newcomer trio Sanador gave a glimpse at their overarching scope on their late-2017 self-titled debut EP when they included the three-part “Hijo del Hombre” as the final three of the total four-included tracks. With members of Humo del Cairo, Viaje a Ixtlan and Lo Bruto working together for the first time and self-releasing through the Errantes Records imprint that also issued the final outings from Humo del Cairo, Sanador benefited from its members experience in eliciting a patient groove of surprising impact, somewhere between post-metal and the nodding tendencies of heavy rock. Ambience was a key factor in the EP, though, and one expects no less as the three-piece put the finishing touches on their debut long-player, set to release through yet-unknown circumstances — could be Errantes, could be otherwise — presumably sometime next year.

That EP is available now as a free download, so yes, grab it, and I’ll hope to have more to come on the album when we get there, however we get there.

Some basic info (and the EP audio) follow here, as per the PR wire:

Sanador – New Album

The name of the band refers to the internal and emotional process arising from the conflicts of human relationships, taking the music as a cathartic and therapeutic method of spiritual overcoming.

Extreme rhythms coexist with oneiric passages inside the band sonic horizons, influenced by transgressive genres such as Post metal, Post hardcore and Post rock.

Based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, founded in 2017, the band is formed by : Juan Manuel Diaz (Humo del Cairo), Guitar and vocals, Mariano Bertolazzi (Viaje a Ixtlan, Narcoiris), Bass guitar and synths. Rodrigo Ioio Vega (Pornobot, Lo bruto) on drums.

Their members have an interesting trajectory on the underground local scene, linked to the heavy music and the DIY ethic, SANADOR implies a different take on music and lyrics.

The first EP was digitally released in 2017 under their own label Errantes records and by the end of that year they played as supporting act for the legendary Neurosis in their first show in Argentina.

Currently they are finishing their new record, 5 songs that will prove the vastly Sonic landscape where SANADOR´s music transits.

Sanador is:
Juan Manuel Diaz: Voz y Guitarras
Mariano Bertolazzi: Bajo y Sintetizadores
Rodrigo Ioio Vega: Bateria

https://www.facebook.com/SANADORBAND/
https://www.instagram.com/sanadorband/
https://sanador.bandcamp.com/releases
https://www.instagram.com/errantesrecords/

Sanador, Sanador (2017)

I have more questions than I have answers about Humo del Cairo‘s next outing. The Buenos Aires trio’s first release since 2012’s excellent Vol. II full-length (review here) will be an EP called Preludio. Near as I can tell and going by what I was told, it’s the beginning point for a trilogy of shorter releases they’re putting out, presumably instead of a third full-length. I know Preludio is out Aug. 9 and that they’ll play a show that night in Buenos Aires with Bandera de Niebla and Bhutan. I don’t know if all three EPs are written and/or recorded, or if there’s a unifying theme running through them that’s furthered through this method of releasing, or a story being told. I don’t know if the art I have for it is the final cover. I don’t know how soon the next installment of the trilogy will be out, if there’s a regular schedule for them or not. I don’t know what Preludio might be the prelude to.

Basically, what I’ve got to go on is that they’re putting the EPs out themselves through a new imprint called Errantes and a minute of music included in the teaser video for Preludio below. For anyone who remembers Vol. II or their preceding 2009 self-titled, which MeteorCity picked up for reissue in 2010 (review here), that’s probably enough to go on, the band’s desert rock style beefed up through heavier tones and enough of a languid psychedelia to add character to the groove. The clip — no, I don’t know what song it features — seems to showcase even weightier riffing, but of course it’s just one snippet of what’s no doubt a diverse short release. And the first of three.

No substitute for keeping people guessing. I’ll look forward to finding out more about Preludio and its two follow-ups, and of course will keep you in the loop with what I know when I know it. Till then, enjoy the teaser below:

Humo del Cairo, EP 1 Preludio trailer

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