Carajo is a rock

Rock music

Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...

 band from Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent...

, Argentina

Argentina

Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...

. It was formed in 2001 with Marcelo "Corvata" Corvalan on bass and vocals, Andres "Andy" Vilanova on drums and Hernan "Tery" Langer on guitar and backing vocals. The first two share the history of having been part of the band A.N.I.M.A.L.

A.N.I.M.A.L.

A.N.I.M.A.L. was a Groove metal band from Argentina....

.

2001

Creation of Carajo with Corvata on bass and vocals, Andy on drums and Tery on guitar and backing vocals. Their first show is at "La Diabla" on May 4 with the band Ritual. They also play in neighbouring Uruguay

Uruguay

Uruguay ,officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,sometimes the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; ) is a country in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area...

.

2002

Recording of their first full length album, Carajo, officially presented on May 7 at The Roxy in Buenos Aires. In November they play at Colombia

Colombia

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's Rock al parque

Rock al parque

Rock al Parque, is a rock music festival taking place in Bogotá, Colombia, since 1995. The festival's entry is free of charge. In 2004, 400,000 people reached the event. It is considered the most important rock festival in Latin America. It has ska, punk, hardcore, metal, and other genres on its...

 festival in front of 80,000 people. The band is named "Breakthrough Band of 2002" by the most important newspapers in Argentina.

2003

They play Cosquin Rock, one of the most important summer festivals in Argentina, before 14,000 people. The EP Carajografia is released and they are nominated for an MTV Latin America video music award for "Best New Artist"

2004

Release of the second full length studio album, Atrapasueños (Dreamcatcher) and its successful presentation in front of 3000 people at Buenos Aires' "Republica Cromañon" (nearly a month before the tragedy at the same venue

República Cromagnon nightclub fire

República Cromañón was a nightclub in Buenos Aires, Argentina.On 30 December 2004, a fire broke out in the club, killing 194 people and injuring 714 others. The venue was playing host to rock group Callejeros and around 3,000 people were in attendance...

 ends the life of 194 people during a Callejeros concert). This year also features their first visit to Paraguay

Paraguay

Paraguay , officially the Republic of Paraguay , is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the east and northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest. Paraguay lies on both banks of the Paraguay River, which runs through the center of the...

.

2005

Carajo's first visit to Bolivia

Bolivia

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 and Chile

Chile

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. Due to an accident (Andy's broken wrist), important shows are cancelled, which results in the band experimenting with new sounds and musical styles. Months later, the band releases Electrorroto Acustizado 2.1 (Acustified Electrobroken 2.1), a one-off show were they remade their own songs and played covers (Andy actually played the show, still with a cast on his forearm/hand).
The live CD Electrorroto Acustizado 2.1 is released.

2006

Carajo writes a new chapter in Argentinian rock by becoming the first band ever to play in Cuba

Cuba

The Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city...

. The band returns to Uruguay

Uruguay

Uruguay ,officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,sometimes the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; ) is a country in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area...

 and visits Panama

Panama

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 for the first time.

2007

After many delays, the band's third studio album Inmundo is released. The DVD Formando Asi Cada Parte Del Todo (Thus Forming Each Part of Everything) containing footage of their show at Arena Obras Sanitarias

Arena Obras Sanitarias

Arena Obras Sanitarias, also known as Estadio Obras Sanitarias is an indoor arena in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Built in 1978, it holds 3,030 people, and 4,700 for concerts....

 in November 2005, and from their trip to Cuba is postponed indefinitely after many delays in its release (apparently due to technical problems). The band's first visit to 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...

 is slated for mid-August.

2008, 2009

These days, Carajo is at studio, writing songs for the new album, witch is going to be released probably in early 2010.

2010

Carajo's 4th studio album is titled "El Mar de las Almas" (The Sea of Souls), And is meant to be released on September 23.
The First Single of the album is called "Acido" (Acid).

Carajo

Edited in 2002 by Gua Gua Musica, distributed by Universal Music Argentina

1. Resistiendo Con Ideas (Resisting With Ideas)
2. Sacate La Mierda (Take Off Your Shit)
3. El Vago (The Bum)
4. La Parca (The Reaper)
5. Salvaje (Wild)
6. Noche (Night)
7. Ironía (Irony)
8. Pura Vida (Pure Life)
9. La Guerra Y La Paz (War And Peace)
10. Mal Popular (People's Ill)
11. Conquistador (Conqueror)
12. Estilo De Vida (Lifestyle)
13. Interactive Track: EPK

Carajografia

EP with remakes and live performances, edited by Gua Gua Musica. Sold as a promotion with the ticket for the show Club carajo 3.0 in 2003.

1. Salvaje (Wild)
2. Resistiendo Con Ideas (Resisting With Ideas)
3. Diferentes Maneras (Different Ways)
4. Rescatarse (Save Oneself)
5. El Vago (The Bum)

Interactive Track: Ironia music video

Atrapasueños

Edited by Universal Music Argentina
in 2004.

1. Hacerse Cargo (Take Charge)
2. Atrapasueños (Dreamcatcher)
3. Triste (Sad)
4. Mata-rutinas (Routine-Killer)
5. El Error (The Mistake)
6. Fluir (To Flow)
7. El Llanto Espiritual (The Spiritual Crying)
8. La Fuerza Original (The Original Force)
9. La Huella Del Depredador (The Predator's Trace)
10. Como Deberia Ser (How It Should Be)
11. De Frente Al Mar (Facing The Sea)
12. Bicho De Ciudad (City Bug)
13. ¿Qué Tienes Para Dar? (What Do You Have To Give?)
14. Algo En Qué Creer (Something To Believe In)
15. De Hoy No Pasa (From Today It Doesn't Passes)

Interactive Track: EPK

Electrorroto Acustizado 2.1

Live CD of the special show "Electrorroto Acustizado 2.1". Edited in 2005 by Universal Music Argentina
. It has a CD of live music and a DVD with Carajo's videography until that point.

1. El Error (The Mistake)
2. Salvaje (Wild)
3. La Fuerza Original (The Original Force)
4. Algo En Que Creer (Something To Believe In)
5. Ironia (Irony)
6. El Llanto Espiritual (The Spiritual Weeping)
7. Como Deberia Ser (How It Should Be)
8. Atrapasueños (Dreamcatcher)
9. De Frente Al Mar (Facing The Sea)
10. Triste (Sad)
11. No Tan Distintos (Not So Different)
12. El Vago (The Bum)
13. ¿Qué Tienes Para Dar? (What Do You Have To Offer?)

• DVD:

1. Sacate La Mierda (Take Your Shit Out)
2. Salvaje (Wild)
3. Ironia (Irony)
4. El Vago (The Bum)
5. El Error (The Mistake)
6. Triste (Sad)
7. Triste (electrorroto) [Sad (electrobroken)]

Inmundo

Released June 21, 2007 by Universal Music Argentina

1. In
2. Histeria, TV, Cancion de Moda (Hysteria, TV, Fashion Song)
3. Chico Granada (Grenade Kid)
4. Inocencia Perdida (Lost Innocence)
5. Alma y Fuego (Soul and Fire)
6. Acorazados (Armored)
7. El Que Ama Lo Que Hace (The One Who Loves What He Does)
8. Joder (Fuck Around)
9. Una Oportunidad (One Opportunity)
10. Punk Sin Cresta (Punk Without a Mohawk)
11. Entre La Fe y La Razon (Between the Faith and the Reason)
12. Zion
13. Carne (Flesh)

Interactive Track: Chico Granada music video

El Mar de las Almas

Releases September 23, 2010 by Universal Music Argentina

1. Intro
2. Ácido (Acid)'
3. Luna Herida (Wounded Moon)
4. Una Nueva Batalla (A New Battle)
5. Fantasmas (Ghosts)
6. Libres (Free)
7. Pruebas (Proofs)
8. Limbo
9. Frágil (Fragile)
10. Virus Anti-amor (Anti-love Virus)
11. Humildad (Humility)
12. El Mar de las Almas (The Sea of the Souls)

Non-official songs / covers

• All Apologies (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...
  
  )
• Angeles Caídos (Ataque 77)
• Another Brick In The Wall (Part 2) (Pink Floyd
  Pink Floyd
  Pink Floyd were an English rock band that achieved worldwide success with their progressive and psychedelic rock music. Their work is marked by the use of philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation, innovative album art, and elaborate live shows. Pink Floyd are one of the most commercially...
  
  )(fragmento)
• Chalito (A.N.I.M.A.L.
  A.N.I.M.A.L.
  A.N.I.M.A.L. was a Groove metal band from Argentina....
  
  )
• Cómo Puede Ser (Bandana
  Bandana (pop group)
  Bandana were a Latin Grammy-nominated female pop group from Buenos Aires, Argentina. They saw both local and international success from 2001 until 2004 when they disbanded. In total, they released 3 studio albums, 1 live album and DVD, and a film starring themselves...
  
  ) (fragmento)
• Donde Las Aguilas Se Atreven (Ataque 77)
• El Matador (Los Fabulosos Cadillacs
  Los Fabulosos Cadillacs
  Los Fabulosos Cadillacs is an Argentine ska band from Buenos Aires. Formed in 1985, they released their first album, Bares y Fondas in 1986...
  
  )(fragmento)
• Heart Shaped Box (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...
  
  )
• Hechando Chingazos (Brujeria
  Brujeria (band)
  Brujeria is an extreme metal band formed in Tijuana, Mexico in 1989. Their name comes from the Spanish word for "witchcraft". Their songs, which are sung in Spanish, are focused on Satanism, anti-Christianity, sex, immigration, narcotics smuggling, politics....
  
  )
• Jijiji (Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota fragmento) (with Arbol)
• Libres? (Free? New song played live at some shows)
• Loco Pro (A.N.I.M.A.L.
  A.N.I.M.A.L.
  A.N.I.M.A.L. was a Groove metal band from Argentina....
  
  )
• Lo Que Da Vida (What Gives Life)
• Metallica Medley
• Medley de Pantera
• Message In A Bottle (The Police
  The Police
  The Police were an English rock band formed in London in 1977. For the vast majority of their history, the band consisted of Sting , Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland...
  
  )
• No Tan Distintos (Sumo
  Sumo
  is a competitive full-contact sport where a wrestler attempts to force another wrestler out of a circular ring or to touch the ground with anything other than the soles of the feet. The sport originated in Japan, the only country where it is practiced professionally...
  
  )
• Pantalla del Mundo Nuevo (Riff
  RIFF
  The Resource Interchange File Format is a generic file container format for storing data in tagged chunks. It is primarily used to store multimedia such as sound and video, though it may also be used to store any arbitrary data....
  
  )(fragmento)
• Poison Heart (The Ramones)
• Ruta 66 (Pappo
  Pappo
  -, 1968:-, 1969:# # # # # # # # # -Rock de la mujer perdida, 1970:...
  
  )(fragmento)
• Smells Like Teen Spirit (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...
  
  )
• Territorial Pissings (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...
  
  )
• This Love (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...
  
  )
• Una Vela (Cover Intoxicados junto a su vocalista)
• Vacíos de Fe (A.N.I.M.A.L.
  A.N.I.M.A.L.
  A.N.I.M.A.L. was a Groove metal band from Argentina....
  
  )

Videography

• Sacate La Mierda - (2002) (Carajo)
• Salvaje - (2002) (Carajo)
• Ironia - (2003) (Carajo)
• El Vago - (2003) (Carajo)
• El Error - (2004) (Atrapasueños)
• Triste - (2005) (Atrapasueños)
• Triste (electrorroto) - (2005) (Electrorroto Acustizado 2.1)
• De Frente Al Mar - (2006) (Atrapasueños)
• Hacerse Cargo - (2007) (Atrapasueños)
• Chico Granada - (2007) (Inmundo)
• El Que Ama Lo Que Hace - (2007) (Inmundo)
• Formando Asi Cada Parte Del Todo - (2007) DVD (postponed, never released)
• Acorazados - (2008) (Inmundo)
• Joder - (2009) (Inmundo)
• Carne - (2009) (Inmundo)
• Acido - (2010) (El Mar de las Almas)
• Luna Herida - (2011 (El Mar de las Almas)
• Humildad - (2011 (El Mar de las Almas)

External links

• Carajo oficial webpage (in English and Spanish)
• Carajeros.com.ar (6hs of rare audio and video, pictures, updated regularly, etc)