Aghora (band)
Progressive metal band formed by guitarist Santiago Dobles in 1995.
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Aghora is a progressive metal band formed in 1995 by guitarist Santiago Dobles. The band released its debut album, Aghora, in 2000, followed by Formless in 2006 and Entheogenic Frequencies in 2019. The group has featured several notable musicians, including members of Cynic and King Diamond.
Lore & Background
Aghora was formed in 1995 by guitarist Santiago Dobles. The band's first album, Aghora, was engineered and mixed by Santiago Dobles and others, and produced by Santiago Dobles in 1999 in Miami, Florida, and released in 2000.
The album featured Sean Malone and Sean Reinert, both members of Cynic. The second album, Formless, was released in 2006, produced by Santiago Dobles and mixed by Neil Kernon. The third album, Entheogenic Frequencies, was released in 2019, co-produced by Santiago Dobles, Gustavo Dobles (keyboards), and Matt Thompson (drums), and mastered by others; it featured Gustavo Dobles on keyboards, Matt Thompson on drums, Alan Goldstein on bass, and Santiago Dobles on guitar.
Reader's Guide
Aghora's significance lies in its contribution to progressive metal, particularly through its early association with members of Cynic, a band influential in the genre. The debut album Aghora (2000) helped establish the band's sound, blending technical musicianship with atmospheric elements.
The band's discography spans three studio albums over nearly two decades, with each release showcasing Santiago Dobles' production and compositional vision. The inclusion of musicians from prominent metal acts, such as Matt Thompson of King Diamond on the third album, highlights the band's connections within the metal community. Aghora's legacy is tied to its consistent output and the involvement of respected session musicians, though the band has maintained a relatively low profile compared to its peers.
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- Wikipedia: Aghora (band) (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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