BERRI TXARRAK are one of the more exciting bands emerging from the Basque and Spanish rock scenes today. Evolving with every record they've flirted with complex rock, tuneful pop and vitriolic punk rock.

After a first record which gave them the chance to grow as performers, they released their second album "Ikasten" in 1999, which created a real stir in the Basque alternative rock scene due to their amazing melodies, feeling, energy and lyrics - all in their native Euskera, Basque language.

In 2001, they released their 3rd record. Produced by Kaki Arkarazo at Garate Studios (Andoain, Gipuzkoa) "ESKUAK/UKABILAK" (hands / fists), they experienced some moderate success with the song 'Biziraun' winning the 'best basque song of the year' award.

BERRI TXARRAK's 4th album was released in october of 2003 tittled "LIBRE (c) ". Eleven brand new tracks melding metal, hardcore and emo into a viciously catchy melting pot, with Tim from RISE AGAINST providing guest vocals in the song "Denak ez du balio". 'Libre (c)' appeared at almost every important best-of-year rankings in musical magazines like Rock Sound (best national rock album of the year). The band toured for a year and a half, visiting for the first time places like UK, Denmark and Germany.

Aitor Oreja left the band after this tour, turning BERRI TXARRAK into a three-piece. In 2005 they released 'Jaio.Musika.Hil' (Get Born.Music.To Die'), their black album co-produced and mixed by ED ROSE (The Get Up Kids, Coalesce, Motion City Soundtrack, Kurt Cobain...). The bands keeps on writing lyrics full of cryticism and poetic touches. 'Jaio.Musika.Hil' means another step forward and is reflected by their determination to recruit new fans wherever they go - they played in USA, Mexico and Nicaragua in 2005 - and won Mondosonoro magazine's 'Best Hardcore Record of the year' with one of the best live shows within the Spanish State rock scene

Past events

• Sun 10 Sep at Birmingham Academy 2. 1 review (read/post)

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• Berri Txarrak

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