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Ünloco

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Ünloco
OriginAustin, Texas, U.S.
Genres
Years active
  • 1998–2003
  • 2014; 2016; 2017-present
LabelsCaptiva, Maverick
Members
  • Joey Dueñas
  • Peter Navarrete
  • Mando Ayala
  • Jorge Dueñas
Past members
  • Marc Serrano
  • Victor Escareño
  • Brian Arthur
  • Ben Benavides
  • Chris “GHOST” Macias
Websiteunloco.com

Ünloco is an American nu metal band formed in Austin, Texas.

History

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Ünloco was formed in 1998 by frontman vocalist Joey Dueñas, with Pete Navarrete on drums, Victor Escareño on bass, and Brian Arthur on guitar.

In 2000, the band released a six-track EP titled Useless through Captiva Records.

After slipping ska-punk band Goldfinger a demo tape and John Feldmann expressing interest in them getting a record deal,[3] They were signed by Madonna's Maverick label. On March 20, 2001, Ünloco released their debut album Healing produced by Johnny K. The album struggled to sell, and the band's future with their label was uncertain.

Soon after, guitarist Brian Arthur left to join Goldfinger, and was replaced by Marc Serrano. From October to November 2002, Ünloco co-headlined an American tour with Kittie; Clockwise and Acacia supported.

Their second effort, Becoming I, was released on March 11, 2003, and was produced by Andrew Murdock – responsible for Powerman 5000, Godsmack, and Chimaira, among other artists. During said year, the band toured with Korn, opened for Music as a Weapon II, and appeared at Ozzfest 2003. Despite the push from their label, Becoming I failed to meet expectations, and the band split up that same year.

Since then, guitarist Marc Serrano joined the now disbanded A Dozen Furies, drummer Pete Navarrete formed a band called Exit the Sun, and vocalist Joey Dueñas formed a band called Anew Revolution, featuring members from Slaves on Dope. The band released a five-track self-released EP in 2005. They also released Rise in 2008 and iMERICA in 2010.

In July 2014, Ünloco announced a reunion show in Austin, Texas.[4] On September 20, 2014, they played at the Dirty Dog Bar[5] with guitarist Kash Sarkaria and bassist Mando Ayala.[6] Unloco released a new track "Undone" in 2016[7] and in March 2017 played a SXSW show at Grizzly Hall in Austin, Texas.[8]

Members

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Last line-up

  • Joey Dueñas – vocals (1998–2003, 2014–present)
  • Pete Navarrete – drums (1998–2003, 2014–present)
  • Mando Ayala – guitar (2014–present)
  • Jorge Dueñas – bass (2015–present)
  • Raul Garza - guitar (2016-present)

Former

  • Victor Escareño – bass (1998–2003)
  • Marc Serrano – guitar (2001–2003)
  • Brian Arthur – guitar (1998–2001)
  • Ben Benavides – guitar
  • Jeremy Earl – guitar
  • Chris “GHOST” Macias - vocals, bass

Discography

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EPs
Title Album details
Ünloco EP
  • Released: 1998
  • Label: Self-released
Useless
  • Released: 2000
  • Label: Captiva
Albums
Title Album details Sales
Healing
  • Released: March 20, 2001
  • Label: Maverick
 US: 18,000[9]
Becoming I
  • Released: March 11, 2003
  • Label: Maverick
 US: 22,000[9]

Singles

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List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
Main. Rock
"Face Down" 2001— Healing
"Failure" 200325 Becoming I
"Undone" 2016— Non-album single
"—" denotes singles that were not released, or did not chart.
Soundtracks appearances

References

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  1. ↑ Gallucci, Michael. "Ünloco – Healing". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
  2. ↑ Wilson, MacKenzie. "Ünloco – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
  3. ↑ Ruggiero, Bob (January 30, 2003). "Unloco en la Cabeza". Houston Press. Retrieved August 21, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Ünloco Announce September Hometown Reunion Show". July 14, 2014. Retrieved April 23, 2017.
  5. ↑ eMinor. "Show at Dirty Dog Bar". Retrieved April 23, 2017.
  6. ↑ "Pete Navarrete". Facebook. Retrieved April 23, 2017.
  7. ↑ RoderickINM (October 27, 2016). "Brand new Unloco song". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  8. ↑ "SXSW adds nearly 200 more artists to 2017 lineup (also FBI Director James Comey and Marie Kondo)". BrooklynVegan. January 27, 2017. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  9. 1 2 Billboard Staff (August 20, 2003). "Ask Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
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