FLOR DE LOTO

Peruvian folk-metal-proggers are striking out with selected English language versions from their back catalogue.

JM

Though they’ve made an impact across South America, Flor De Loto are aiming to reach a wider global audience with their new album, Lines Of Nasca. Fusing Andean folk music with progressive rock and the power of heavy metal, the Peruvian band have carefully selected the highlights of their career and re-recorded those songs as English language versions. “In the beginning, our music was mostly experimental with more psychedelic and classic progressive elements and we’ve always used Peruvian wind instruments like a quena or zampoña,” says guitarist and co-founder Alonso Herrera with a smile. “Since our fourth album, Imperio De Cristal, our music has become heavier. Our producer, Roy Z, who has worked with Bruce Dickinson, said that our music is like Iron Maiden meets Jethro Tull in Machu Picchu.” Having…

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