Flor de Loto is a Progressive Folk Metal with a long history that began in 1998 when Alonso Herrera (Lead Guitar & Vocals) and Alejandro Jarrin (Bass Guitar) met at the university and because of their similar tastes for music, they started a friendship and decided to form the band.
For 6 years, they had several presentations at the local level where they had perfected their stage presence and musical style. Little by little, over the years the lineup would change as the band was in search of their own style that combined fusion, rock, metal with progressive and Latin American folklore. In 2005, they released their debut album “Flor de Loto”. Since their debut album, the band has played some of the biggest festivals around the world including their latest visit to America where they graced the stage of the Majestic Theater in Gettysburg, PA for RoSfest (Rites of Spring Festival) 2018 which was celebrating their 15th year anniversary. The band has also received many accolades over the years. In 2018, Flor De Loto will be releasing “Eclipse”, their ninth album produced by legendary producer Roy Z Bruce Dickinson, Halford, and Judas Priest and Tribe of Gypsies
They have shared the stage with bands such as Paul D’Anno, Within Temptation, Orphaned Landa, Focus, Sonata Arctica, Tony Levin Band and Hawkwind. More recently, they have performed with the famous singer, Fabio Lione (Rhapsody, Angra) who has also recorded a song on their latest album.
Awards
Luces awards of the Peruvian newspaper “El Comercio” with “Tree of life” best metal album of 2016
Generarock awards for metal group of the year 2014
Luces awards of the Peruvian newspaper “El Comercio” as a group of the year 2011
Discography
Eclipse – Coming in 2018
Tempestad (EP) 2018
Árbol de la Vida – 2016
Medusa. Live in Buenos Aires, Argentina – 2015
Nuevo Mesías – 2014
Volver a Nacer – 2012
Imperio de Cristal – 2011
Mundos Bizarros – 2009
Madre Tierra – 2007
Flor de Loto – 2005
World Tour
Previous years, Flor de Loto was involved with various festivals such as Crescendo (France 2008), Baja Prog (México 2007), Río Art Rock Festival (Brazil 2006 y 2009), Virtual Fest and La Plata Prog Fest (Argentina 2012, 2013 and 2014), Andes Prog (Chile 2013 and 2015), Festivalternativo (México 2015), festival Crescendo (France 2016) and Festival Crescendo Guyane (French Guyane 2016).
Band members:
Alonso Herrera: Lead Guitar & Vocals
Alejandro Jarrín: Bass Guitar
Pierre Farfán: Rhythm & Lead Guitars
Gabriel Iwasaki: Keyboards and Wind Instruments
Alvaro Escobar: Drums
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/flordelotoprogre
Videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/iggyflorezz