The Hellacopters (30th anniversary)
One of Sweden’s most influential rock bands, The Hellacopters combine the garage-punk sound of Detroit’s MC5 and The Stooges with the fiery riffs of AC/DC and Motörhead. Formed in 1994, the band achieved commercial success in 1996 with the release of their debut album and disbanded in 2008. They reunited in 2016 for a series […]
Ezezez
After taking the stage at Bilbao BBK Live, one of the most promising punk rock bands in the Basque scene is set to take on Mendizabala as well. Their discography spans from traces of 70s psychedelia to 90s grunge sounds.
Richard Hawley
With a melodic, anguished tone reminiscent of Scott Walker, Richard Hawley is a songwriter, guitarist, and producer whose elegant, timeless solo work spans from neo-psychedelic indie rock to vintage roots rock, sweeping, lushly orchestrated ballads, and highly stylised romantic pop. Now, he will be joined by his band to take to the stages of Mendizabala.
Kaotiko
Kaotiko was formed in July 2000 following the departure of the singer and drummer from the band Kaos Etíliko, and since then, they have become one of the most emblematic punk-rock bands. Twenty-five years later, they will be celebrating their anniversary on the stages of Mendizabala, showcasing and reflecting on their long career.
Diamond Dogs and Chris Spedding Plays Little Richard
Diamond Dogs join guitar legend Chris Spedding to present their new album, Macon Georgia Giant, live at the Azkena Rock Festival, a tribute record to the immortal rock and roll icon Little Richard.
The Flaming Lips plays Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots
Even within the eclectic world of alternative rock, few bands are as brilliant and as eccentric as The Flaming Lips. From their beginnings as Oklahoma outsiders to their breakout into pop culture in the mid-90s and their rise to become one of the most respected groups of the 21st century, they have traversed one of […]
La Estrella Azul
The soundtrack of the film of the same name will grace the stages of Mendizabala. La Estrella Azul marks the feature debut of filmmaker Javier Macipe, who revives the memory of a quixotic rockabilly figure named Mauricio Aznar. A story that traverses both fiction and documentary, it transforms the tale of the former Más Birras […]
The Chesterfield Kings
The Chesterfield Kings is one of the most important bands to emerge from the garage rock revival that sprang up as an offshoot of the punk rock explosion in the late 70s. They began by playing covers of 60s songs, soon moving on to write original material.
Libe
After taking the stage at Azkena Rock Festival with the band Pasadena, the singer, keyboardist, and songwriter now returns solo to Mendizabala to present her musical project in the best possible way.
Quique González
Uncompromising, rebellious, and remarkably assured in his steps throughout a steady 25-year career, Quique González is the chronicler of an entire generation. After nearly two decades of waiting, he returns to Mendizabala to move us once again.