Ünloco

Ünloco
OriginAustin, Texas, U.S.
Genres
Years active
  • 1998–2003
  • 2014
  • 2016
  • 2017
  • 2021
  • 2026–present
Labels
Members
  • Joey Dueñas
  • Peter Navarrete
  • Mando Ayala
  • Jorge Dueñas
  • Raul Garza
Past members
  • Marc Serrano
  • Victor Escareño
  • Brian Arthur
  • Ben Benavides
  • Chris Macias
Websiteunlocomusic.com

Ünloco is an American nu metal band formed in Austin, Texas, in 1998. They have released two studio albums and two EPs.

History

Ünloco was formed in Austin, Texas, in 1998, by singer Joey Dueñas, with Pete Navarrete on drums, Victor Escareño on bass, and Brian Arthur on guitar. In 2000, they released a six-track EP titled Useless through Captiva Records.

After giving John Feldmann of Goldfinger a demo tape, they were signed to the Maverick label. In 2001, they issued their debut full-length album, Healing, which was produced by Johnny K. Soon after, Arthur left to join Goldfinger and was replaced by Marc Serrano.

The band's second studio album, Becoming I, came out in March 2003 and was produced by Andrew Murdock. That year, Ünloco performed at Music as a Weapon II and Ozzfest 2003, among other festivals. The band broke up the same year, with Serrano joining A Dozen Furies and Dueñas forming Anew Revolution.

In July 2014, Ünloco announced a reunion show in Austin, Texas. They released the song "Undone" in 2016, and in March 2017, they performed at SXSW. No further releases materialized, and the band went on an extended hiatus.

In March 2026, Ünloco announced another reunion, and they were set to perform at the Aftershock Festival in October. In May, they announced a tour celebrating the 25th anniversary of their debut album, with performances scheduled for a number of cities in Texas and California between September and December.

Band members

Current

  • Joey Dueñas – vocals (1998–2003, 2014–present)
  • Pete Navarrete – drums (1998–2003, 2014–present)
  • Mando Ayala – guitar (2014–present)
  • Jorge Dueñas – bass (2015–present)
  • Raul Garza – guitar (2016-present)

Former

  • Victor Escareño – bass (1998–2003)
  • Marc Serrano – guitar (2001–2003)
  • Brian Arthur – guitar (1998–2001)
  • Ben Benavides – guitar
  • Chris Macias – vocals, bass

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details Sales
Healing
  • Released: March 20, 2001
  • Label: Maverick
 US: 18,000
Becoming I
  • Released: March 11, 2003
  • Label: Maverick
 US: 22,000

EPs

Title Album details
Ünloco
  • Released: 1998
  • Label: Self-released
Useless
  • Released: 2000
  • Label: Captiva

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
Main. Rock
"Face Down" 2001— Healing
"Failure" 200325 Becoming I
"Undone" 2016— Non-album single
"—" denotes singles that were not released, or did not chart.

References

  1. ↑ Gallucci, Michael. "Ünloco – Healing". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
  2. ↑ Wilson, MacKenzie. "Ünloco – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
  3. ↑ Ruggiero, Bob (January 30, 2003). "Unloco en la Cabeza". Houston Press. Retrieved August 21, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Ünloco Announce September Hometown Reunion Show". July 14, 2014. Retrieved April 23, 2017.
  5. ↑ RoderickINM (October 27, 2016). "Brand new Unloco song". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  6. ↑ "SXSW adds nearly 200 more artists to 2017 lineup (also FBI Director James Comey and Marie Kondo)". BrooklynVegan. January 27, 2017. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Lineup | Aftershock Festival". Aftershock | October 1–4, 2026 | Sacramento, CA. Retrieved September 26, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Ünloco | 25 Years of Healing". unlocomusic.com. Retrieved September 26, 2026.
  9. 1 2 Billboard Staff (August 20, 2003). "Ask Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved June 21, 2022.