Origin: Spain
Formed: 2012
Status: On hold
Genre: Blues/Hard Rock (early); Heavy/Folk Metal (later)
Label: Martin Music
Themes: Love, Feelings
JosĂ© AndrĂ«a y UrĂłboros was formed in 2012 by JosĂ© AndrĂ«a, Sergio Cisneros “Kiskilla,” and Pedro DĂaz after their departure from Mägo de Oz, marking one of the most significant splits in Spanish folk‑metal history. The project began as a vehicle for JosĂ© AndrĂ«a’s unmistakable voice and emotional songwriting, initially rooted in bluesy hard rock before evolving into a heavier, folk‑infused metal sound that retained the melodic richness and theatrical flair associated with his earlier career.
Their debut album UrĂłboros (2012) presented a band eager to redefine itself: warm Hammond‑driven arrangements, hard‑rock riffs, and JosĂ©’s expressive vocal delivery shaped a record that felt intimate yet powerful. The single El tren introduced this new era with a nostalgic, heartfelt tone. The split release Juntos pero no revueltos (2013) further cemented their identity, bridging classic rock sensibilities with folk‑tinged melodies.
With ResurrecciĂłn (2015), the band embraced a more metallic and symphonic direction, incorporating violin, wind instruments, and richer orchestrations. Reviews from Spanish rock and metal media highlighted the album as a creative rebirth—energetic, emotional, and full of the dramatic flair that had made JosĂ© AndrĂ«a a beloved figure in the scene. The band’s live album La Paz, donde todo es posible (2018) captured their dynamic stage presence and the strong connection with fans across Latin America, where JosĂ©’s voice has long held iconic status.
Their final studio work to date, Bienvenidos al medievo (2019), leaned more heavily into folk‑metal textures, with medieval‑inspired melodies, violin lines, and a more epic tone. The album was praised for its maturity and for showcasing a cohesive lineup enriched by musicians from notable Spanish rock and metal acts. Despite the band entering an on‑hold status in 2022, their decade of activity left a significant mark on the Iberian heavy music landscape, offering a bridge between classic hard rock emotion and the folk‑metal grandeur that defined JosĂ© AndrĂ«a’s legacy.
El tren – Single (2012)
Uróboros – Full‑length (2012)
Juntos pero no revueltos – Split (2013)
Resurrección – Full‑length (2015)
La Paz, donde todo es posible – Live album (2018)
Bienvenidos al medievo – Single (2018)
Bienvenidos al medievo – Full‑length (2019)