09/07/03 -- During an interview on the radio show "Leyendas del Rock"(88.9FM), Eduardo Paniagua pointed out that durin 2004 a new PUYA album will be released under their new label. According to Paniagua, this new album will showcase a comback to the roots of the band, showing a similar sound to their self-titled first album. Although, Paniagua accepted the fact that at this point the contract with the new label is still not on paper. Also, Paniagua informed its fans that the DVD recorded live more than a year ago should be out by the end of this year.
02/15/03 -- Ramón Ortíz, ex guitarrist of PUYA, has already begun working on his new band, ANKLA. The new band has produce a new EP, and are hunting for a label deal. It is possible a short tour will begin late 2003 and may include Puerto Rico. For more info. on the band, visit their official website at: www.ankla1.com.
6/2/01 -- Review of the new album UNION by PUYA:
This seems to be the summer of the Sophomore Effort.
Looking at the release schedule we have a lot of new comers as well as bands
that have established themselves as a force and are looking to continue their
stand with their 2nd full length release. After playing the March Metal
Meltdown in '99, opening for the likes of Fear Factory, Type O Negative,
System Of A Down, and Incubus, as well as an opening slot with KISS in Puerto
Rico and of course, a second stage slot on the '99 edition of Ozzfest, PUYA
finally headed to the studio with producer GGGarth Richardson (Kittie, Rage
Against The Machine and Mudvayne), and recorded their follow up album "UNION".
Now "Fundemental" was filled with plenty of Latin influence mixed brilliantly
with the brutality of a hardcore style. Horns and other percussive instruments
added a twist to their music and gained them a large following of loyal fans in
the process! "UNION" is no exception! Why fix something that isn't broken?
The percussion's are even more evident on "UNION" and the Latin influences and
breakdowns are better than ever! The only thing that might be absent are the
horns. They're seldom heard but with the boosting of drums/percussion's,
"UNION" is heavier than what most people might expect. The breakdowns going
from a Latin feel to a hardcore chorus on songs like "Ride", "Bridge", "People",
"Pati Pami", "Ahorake", and "No Interference" are sure to whip the fans into a
frenzy this summer! Of course songs like "Erizo", "Socialize", "Si Aja", "A
Matter Of Time", that begin like a page out of a Meshuggah or Sepultura/Soulfly
novel, come across as that unique style that is PUYA. Be sure to listen for the
all out jam at the end of the last track "Union"! Ramon, Harold, Sergio and Ed
have done what they wanted to....capture their live intensity on tape and bring
it to the masses in the form of an album. The album is UNION!!! Check your
stores June 12th for it! For all the latest on Puya, be sure to check out http://www.puya.net! Rating 4.5 of 5!
Review by:
http://www.indepthzine.com/album/puya1.html
Anthony Pagano
In Depth E-Zine
1/25/01 -- According to KNAC.com, Puya's new album will be out on May 2001. Meanwhile Puya will join Sepultura/Hatebreed on tour.
12/20/00 --
PUYA 2001 Calendar:
*February- New Puya cd (songs title may include No Interference, Union(new
version), Numb, Aja Si, Echa El resto, Insecto, etc...)and possible show
in Puerto Rico
*May- Oficial US Tour
*Puya musical appeareance at Latin Billboard Awards.
*Sergio will be a special guest in System Of A Down new cd.
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