Black Panda – Viaje a la Lona

The Galician masters of d-beat rock’n’roll, Black Panda, return after eight long years of silence (excluding two seven-inch releases in the interim) with their latest full-length masterpiece, Viaje a la Lona. This record is a monumental offering that showcases the band’s ability to evolve while staying true to their motörcharged, crust-fueled roots.

Featuring eight relentless tracks, Viaje a la Lona layers high-octane rock’n’roll energy onto the raw intensity of traditional d-beat punk. From the very start, Black Panda’s signature style is on full display—blazing solos, a phenomenal rhythm section, and supercharged vocals that are both crust-as-fuck and irresistibly catchy. Their lyrics, delivered entirely in Spanish, take sharp aim at society’s absurdities with a humorously irreverent twist, setting them apart from the typical “Motörhead meets Discharge” clones.

Each track on this album is an anthem in its own right. The opener, “Lord Humungus,” kicks things off with tight thrash chugging and straightforward riff patterns, setting the tone for the fist-pumping intensity that follows. Songs like “Viaje a la Lona” and “Mountain Lonas” are packed with tempo changes and gasoline-soaked punk’n’roll vibes, while “La Ley de Murphy” delivers a delirium-fueled frenzy reminiscent of Black Panda classics like “Los Surfistas Nazis Deben Morir” and “El Rey de la Carretera.” The album closes on a high note with the epic five-minute track, “El Señor del Páramo,” a perfect culmination of everything this record has to offer.

If you’re a fan of Black Panda’s earlier releases, Tanque de 98 Octanos (2007) and A la Caza del U-666 (2013), you’ll find Viaje a la Lona to be a worthy successor. Despite decades of beer drinking, dope smoking, and moonlighting in legendary projects like Madame Germen, Nashgul, and SLS’3, Black Panda shows no signs of slowing down. This record feels both familiar and refreshingly new, proving the band’s enduring creativity and energy.

Fast, dangerous, and unapologetically fun, Black Panda’s new album is a must-listen for fans of d-beat rock’n’roll. Grab the vinyl while you can—this is a beast of a record that won’t disappoint.