“89年メキシコで結成、数本のデモテープを製作後、97年にアルバム「Odio Bajo El Alma」でデビューを果たす。感情のままに絶叫するErkのヴォイス、怒り・焦燥・悲哀が交錯するRacsoのバイオレンスなエレクトロニクス。SKINNY PUPPYやMINISTRY等の影響を感じさせながらも、メキシコの不安情勢に対する鬱積した感情をストレートに叩き付けたそのサウンドは、瞬く間に世界中のリスナーを虜にしてゆく−。欧米レーベルとの契約、各地で話題を呼ぶ挑発的・暴力的なライヴパフォーマンス。着実にその名を浸透させる中、02年通算3作目のフルアルバム「Signos De Aberracion」をリリース。"ダーク・エレクトロ"の完成型を作り上げた彼等は名実 共にダーク・シーンの頂点へと登り詰める。先頃、約3年半のインターバルを経て待望の新作「Memorias Atras」を発表、数々のフォロワ−がひしめくシーンの中、今だ揺るぎない地位に君臨するダーク・エレクトロ界史上最強のユニット。その座は当分揺らぐ事はないだろう−。 2008年5月4日−その夜は伝説となる
The Symbol of Dark Electro Industrial The Emperor of the world of darkness, HOCICO's first ascent to Japan!
"With continued violence and o connection toward fellow our humans, inthe fowl contaminated cities of the world, continuing to express emotion as our technology persists was the impetus for us in these times." - from his biography.
Formed in 1989 in Mexico, after making several demos, In 1997 they released the debut album Odio Bajo El Alma. Sometimes screaming with emotion, Erk's voice is combined with the blend of rage, impatience, sorrow, in Racso's electronics. While sensing the influence of bands like Ministry and Skinny Puppy, the suppressed feelings for the uneasy state of Mexico are struck into the sound, captivating the listener in the twinkling of an eye. Contracted by Euro/American labels, their violent and provocative performances are the subects of talk the world round. Steadily their name began to permeate and 2002 saw the release of their 3rd full album Signos De Aberracion. They who constructed the very shape of Dark Electro have reached the summit of the Dark scene. After a recent 3 year lapse the long awaited new release Memorias Atras was released and once again, followers clamored within the scene at the sound of it. The ultimate and strongest unit in the world of Dark Electro once again shakes the very earth. Perhaps you can already feel the tremors of their approach.
On the evening of May 4th that night will become legend!