Bala

Bala is a Spanish power duo consisting of Anxela Baltar and Violeta Mosquera, formed in Galicia in 2014. Their sound identity is a potent distillation of stoner rock, sludge metal, and grunge, characterized by a 'less is more' approach to instrumentation that results in a 'more is more' sonic output.

Since their debut 'Human Flesh' in 2015, they have evolved from a local underground phenomenon into an international touring act, eventually signing with Century Media for their third album 'Maleza'. This transition marked a significant step in their career, bringing their specific blend of Galician identity and heavy riffs to a global audience. Critically, they are praised for their technical proficiency and the sheer volume they generate as a duo. They sit at the intersection of the Spanish alternative scene and the global stoner-sludge community, influenced by the Riot Grrrl movement's ethos and the heavy, fuzzy textures of the 90s Pacific Northwest. Their cultural position is defined by their refusal to stick to one language, often mixing Galician with Spanish and English, which serves as a subtle but firm statement of regional identity within the broader rock landscape.