El Astronauta began in 2018 as a three-piece band finding their sound with their 2021 full length release, High Strangeness, on Coffin Curse records. Due to the ongoing pressures from the COVID-19 pandemic, and a divergence in the artistic vision of the band, the members decided to split amicably, with guitarist Seth Wilson retaining the name and former entity known as El Astronauta.
With a renewed and focused vision, El Astronauta is currently a recording project with Seth Wilson at the helm, enlisting help from fellow Bowling Green, KY area musicians.
The latest release Dark Matters, a 6 track EP comes out April 29, 2022 on Snow Wolf Records.
Opener Re-Entry and closing track Break Free with their slow burn, effect and overdriven phaser guitar lines draw some similarities to early 90s Monster Magnet style space jams. The vocals sound like a cross between Page Hamilton/King Buzzo style growling, but maybe a little lower in the mix than you’d find in those bands. “Give Up the Ghost” is the standout track with its heavy metal devil horns ready intro. Coming out of the short solo with a guitar break down and roaring vocals, you’ll be in pole position for the mosh pit whenever you are when listening to this track!
Track List
01 Re-Entry (Intro) 01:50
02 Burn 04:50
03 Stronger Men 03:20
04 Give Up the Ghost 02:55
05 Lessons Learned 03:45
06 Break Free 05:12
