In June 2023, Patagonian metal band Kelenken celebrated 10 years of existence. Originally just a group of friends fooling around on instruments together, the Argentine band has since released 2 albums and performed throughout their home region and in the capital of Buenos Aires. Their latest album, Iaik, builds on the band’s key focus: celebrating Patagonian culture and blending heavy metal with folkloric rhythms, native instruments, and local subject matter. During a trip to Comodoro, I had the chance to sit down with 4 members of the band to discuss their music and plans for the future. Note: This is … Continue reading Interview with Kelenken: The Bird Men of Comodoro (Part I)