Gothic Theatre
Control Machete
Mexican Latin rap threesome Control Machete burst into the local rock scene in the mid-‘80s, making its debut with the release of Mucho Barato in July of 1997. Led by Fermín IV, Pato, and Toy Kenobi, the band returned in March of 1999 with Artilleria Pesada, produced by Antonio Hernández and Jason Roberts. In addition, Fermín IV recorded a song alongside Cypress Hill called “Siempre Peligroso,” which was featured on the album Grandes Exitos en Español. He also participated in Chris Vrenna’s project Tweaker and played with Los Angeles-based hip-hop act OMD. Control Machete joined similar Latin rock groups on a compilation called Spanglish 101, released by Kool Arrow Records. ~ Drago Bonacich, All Music Guide
