Los Natas
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Defunct | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Martínez, Greater Buenos Aires , Argentina |
| Products | Stoner rock, free rock music |
| Website | www |
Los Natas, also known simply as Natas, was a stoner rock ensemble originating from Martínez, located within Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina, established in 1993. Over time, their musical direction evolved toward an experimental approach they labeled as free rock. The group ceased activities in 2012.
Musical style
Initially called Natas, the band adopted the name Los Natas in the early 2000s to resolve a naming dispute with a rap outfit. Their sound drew heavily from iconic 1970s psychedelic and rock legends such as The Doors, Black Sabbath, The Who, Pink Floyd, and Hawkwind. Utilizing vintage gear and valve-based amplifiers, Los Natas developed a signature auditory identity focused on sensory immersion. Their compositions often consisted of extended improvisational jams that varied with each live rendition.
By 1998, the global stoner rock movement spotlighted bands with similar inspirations. Although frequently categorized within this genre, Los Natas distinguished themselves by integrating traditional Argentine folk instruments, forging a distinctive blend that transcended conventional genre limits.
Shows
Between 1998 and 2000, Los Natas embarked on extensive tours across the United States, followed by European tours during 2003 and 2004. They performed alongside notable groups including Queens of the Stone Age, Nebula, The Men of Porn, Unida, Dozer, Circle, Colour Haze, and Brant Bjork & the Bros.
They organized a series of themed concerts titled Viernes Verdes (Green Fridays), staged in prominent Buenos Aires theaters where psychedelic visuals enhanced their live shows. This innovative concert format was also presented in various provinces throughout Argentina.
In 2012, Los Natas officially announced their breakup through their Facebook page.
Band
- Sergio Chotsourian (Sergio Ch.): guitar, vocals, keyboards, flute, lute
- Gonzalo "Crudo" Villagra: bass guitar, bombo legüero, laud, charango
- Walter Broide: drums, vocals, keyboards, sequencers, bombo legüero, trumpet
Collaborators/guests
- José "Topo" Armetta: vocals
- Dale Crover: Hawaiian guitar (lap steel) and piano
- Pablo Cattania: piano and Hammond organ
- "El Mono": didgeridoo
- Stefan Koglek: guitar
Former members
- Claudio Filadoro: bass
- Miguel Fernández: bass
Studio albums
- Delmar (1998)
- Ciudad de Brahman (1999)
- Corsario Negro (2002)
- Toba Trance (2003)
- Toba Trance II (2004)
- München Sessions (2005)
- El Hombre Montaña (2006)
- Nuevo orden de la libertad (2009)
Compilations, splits and miscellanea
- Unreleased Dopes, compilation (1999)
- Natas / Dragonauta, split release (2000)
- Bee Jesus, double CD combining Delmar & Ciudad de Brahman (2003)
- El universo perdido de Los Natas, vol. I/II, covers compilation (2007)
- Los Natas / Solodolor, split album (2008)
V/A compilations
- Skate Rock 4: Argentine compilation (1998)
- Welcome to MeteorCity (1998)
- Tiempos violentos: Argentine radio show compilation (1999)
- Right in the Nuts: Aerosmith tribute by Small Stone Records (US) (2000)
- Blue Explosion: Blue Cheer tribute album (US) (2000)
- Inhale 420: The Stoner Rock Compilation (US) (2000)
- Sucking the 70's: 70s rock covers performed by stoner rock bands (US) (2002)
- Rebirth of the Heavy: Bully Magazine compilation (US) (2002)
- The Ultimate Fuzzcollection: compilation album (US) (2004)
- What's Your Function?: tribute to Franco Battiato (2004)
- Sabbath Crosses: homage to Black Sabbath (2004)
- Listen Without Distraction: Argentine tribute to Kyuss (2004)
- Loco Gringos Have a Party: South American stoner rock compilation (2004)
- Niceto Mundo: compilation from Niceto venue performances (2004)
- Supernatural Extremities: Grinder Magazine compilation from Chile
- Flying High: Australian compilation curated by Dale Crover
Selected events
- The album Delmar was recognized by stonerrock.com as one of the top 10 releases in the Stoner Rock genre.
- Ciudad de Brahman earned impressive scores, including 9/10 and 8/10, from prominent publications such as Kerrang, Metal Hammer, Spin, and Rolling Stone.
- Recorded in the United States, Ciudad de Brahman was produced by Dale Crover of The Melvins.
- Artist Frank Kozic was responsible for the cover art of both Ciudad de Brahman and Delmar.
In 2000, Los Natas were honored as the Hot Band of the Year by Rolling Stone.
- Billy Anderson took on production duties for the albums Corsario Negro and El Hombre Montaña.
Within a six-month span in 2004, the band featured on the front pages of three leading Argentine rock magazines.