I was recently introduced to San Juan, Puerto Rico’s Davila 666 by a couple of friends.  They initially described them as, “Puerto Rican Black Lips — and they sing in Spanish.”  Say no more, at this point I was sold.  As soon as I got to a computer I started streaming their songs on MySpace and later purchased their self-titled U.S. debut on emusic.

These guys come at you with some intense Spanish-language  garage pop complete with jangly tambourines, infectious pop hooks, and super sweltering guitar riffs.  They’re defiantly a good listen.   Here’s a little more information about them:

Describing themselves as like “Menudo on drugs,” San Juan, Puerto Rico’s Davila 666 combine Stooges-like garage rock fire with the occasional sugary pop melody. The seven — not six, surprisingly — Davilas include singer/tambourine player Sir Charles, multi-instrumentalist AJ, guitarists/vocalists Miss Davila and Johnny Otis, drummer/guitarist/vocalist San Pablo, percussionist/vocalist Panda, and guitarist/drummer/vocalist Gigi. Their theatrical live show — which includes themes, props, costumes, and dancers — won them fans in the States when they toured with the Black Lips and the King Khan & BBQ Show. Davila 666′s self-titled U.S. debut was released in summer 2008 via In the Red Records. (via allmusic)

Maybe the best thing about Davila 666 is that they will be playing Oklahoma City this Saturday (8/22/09). They will be at the Conservatory with The Bulemics and The 13th Victim. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased here. Eight bucks is a small price to pay for a delightful evening of Spanish-language garage rock. You’re going to like this show;  I guarantee it.

MP3: Davila 666 – “Dimelo Ya”

Also feel free to stream Pingorocha Y La Diva Rockera via lala.

Check out a couple of videos after the jump…

Davila 666 – “Bla bla bla”

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Davila 666 – “Basura” live @ Southpay, Brooklyn 7/17/2009

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