Lago

History

Phoenix, Arizona's death metal band Lago was founded in January 2010 by guitarist and vocalist Cole Jacobsen, drummer Shawn Reiterman, and lead guitarist Manuel Dominguez.

Heavily influenced by the past, yet with eyes set firmly on the future, Lago cite Morbid Angel, Decapitated, Aeon, and Emperor as influences.

Upon completing the lineup with bassist and backing vocalist Garrett Thomas, the band released their first EP, 'Marianas' on Pale Horse Records to critical acclaim in November 2010.

Changes to the lineup occured throughout 2011 and early 2012, beginning with the departure of Manuel Dominguez. After a brief search for a replacement member, the band recruited Andrew Breshears, also drummer for fellow Phoenix band Excessive Bleeding, into the fold. Upon Shawn Reiterman leaving the group, Lago briefly brought in Six Million Dead skinsman Helbert Trejo, and once he departed, the band welcomed Brian Miller, formerly of Deadspawn, into the family.

They released a 2 song digital demo 'Tyranny' in December 2012, and welcomed Manuel Domminguez back into the fold in October of 2013.

The band's debut album 'Tyranny' was released on Battleground Records in September 2014. It features eight songs. The vinyl versions (limited to 100 copies on blood red vinyl, and 200 copies on black wax) are out on March on Swedish label Blood Harvest.

(source: Lago, February 2015, last chapter edited by AM)