Candy 66
Encyclopedia
Candy 66 is an alternative metal
band from Venezuela
that formed in Caracas in 1998. The fame of the band across the country began in 2000 when they won the first place at the Festival Nuevas Bandas, a musical contest that features newborn bands of differents genres from all over the country. They have quoted many bands as their influences, such as Black Sabbath
, Faith No More
, Pantera
, Nirvana
, among others.
They have released 3 studio albums, P.O.P. (Para Otras Personas) (For Other People) in 2001 and A+ in 2003, their latest studio release was Evolutio, in 2009. They also released a live album 5 Mundos (5 Worlds) in 2005.
Alternative metal
Alternative metal is a genre of alternative rock and heavy metal that gained popularity in the early 1990s. Most notably, alternative metal bands are characterized by heavy guitar riffs and experimental approaches to heavy music.-Origins:...
band from Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
that formed in Caracas in 1998. The fame of the band across the country began in 2000 when they won the first place at the Festival Nuevas Bandas, a musical contest that features newborn bands of differents genres from all over the country. They have quoted many bands as their influences, such as Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath are an English heavy metal band, formed in Aston, Birmingham in 1969 by Ozzy Osbourne , Tony Iommi , Geezer Butler , and Bill Ward . The band has since experienced multiple line-up changes, with Tony Iommi the only constant presence in the band through the years. A total of 22...
, Faith No More
Faith No More
Faith No More is an American rock band from San Francisco, California, formed originally as Faith No Man in 1981 by bassist Billy Gould, keyboardist Wade Worthington, vocalist Michael Morris and drummer Mike Bordin. A year later when Worthington was replaced by keyboardist Roddy Bottum, and Mike...
, Pantera
Pantera
Pantera was an American heavy metal band from Arlington, Texas. Formed by the Abbott brothers, Vinnie Paul and Dimebag Darrell in 1981, bassist Rex Brown would join in late 1981 with vocalist Terry Glaze. Looking for a new and heavier sound, Pantera had Terry replaced in 1987 with Phil Anselmo as...
, Nirvana
Nirvana (band)
Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed by singer/guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington in 1987...
, among others.
They have released 3 studio albums, P.O.P. (Para Otras Personas) (For Other People) in 2001 and A+ in 2003, their latest studio release was Evolutio, in 2009. They also released a live album 5 Mundos (5 Worlds) in 2005.
Members
- Jean Carlo De Oliveira (Guitar/Lead Vocals)
- Guillermo Moreno (Drums/Backing Vocals)
- Alejandro Ángulo (Guitar/Backing Vocals)
- Ray Díaz (Bass)
- Let Arteaga (Dj)