Bardoma: En La Zona Letal |

In The Right Metal Zone

(2026 – Metalcoholización Records)

These guys really get it. Clearly, Bardoma feels, lives, and understands what Hard Rock and Heavy Metal are all about, and they showcase it through their attitude, lyrics, and music. That’s the main conclusion one can draw from listening to “En La Zona Letal,” the second album by this band hailing from the Buenos Aires suburbs in Argentina. Through heavy beats, simple chords, furious riffs, and powerful, melodic riffs—coupled with a voice that’s out of the ordinary—Bardoma manages to stand out as more than just another band on Argentina’s underground Metal scene. At least not for us.
What is it about Bardoma that hooks us like this? First of all, “En La Zona Letal” is an album that never lets up on intensity; it follows the path of fierce, combative metal, with a strong ’80s vibe and a clear influence from classic hard rock, but they also manage to string together different songs with varying moments and moods without ever losing their focus, creating an album where each track shines in its own right—and the energy never wanes; quite the opposite.
There’s nothing gimmicky or novel here. The formula is as simple as it is effective: guitar, bass, drums, and a voice that sets the tone for every track. At first glance, Sabrina Gorosito’s voice might not seem to fit the band’s style, but it adds a distinctive touch—something unique that highlights the freshness with which Bardoma approaches this album.

“Culto A La Ignorancia” is the opening track of “En La Zona Letal,” a true powerhouse that leans toward fast, combative Heavy Metal with hints of Thrash Metal, highlighting the thick, overdriven guitar sounds of Edu Tobio. As we mentioned, Sabrina Gorosito’s vocals are what give Bardoma that distinctive touch—full of attitude and always front and center.
With “Era Demente,” the sound leans more toward Hard Rock in the style of Ratt or Van Halen, with plenty of catchiness, but you only need to listen to “Criaturas Del Vértigo” to realize that this is a band that takes its music seriously. A lot of work went into crafting this track, featuring an almost hypnotic riff with a clear rock pulse that sets the pace for what is perhaps one of the album’s best songs.
Bardoma picks up the pace with “La Dimensión Atroz,” a Maiden-style ride with choruses that are moving enough, and then along comes “Zona Letal,” which makes its riffs the very foundation of another pure metal banger.
But speaking of riffs, we mustn’t overlook “Obseso,” which, at a moderate tempo and with melodic tones, offers something different yet never sacrifices intensity, while the rock-driven beat of “Desenfreno” takes things in the direction of classic ’80s Hard Rock—but without keyboards or any gimmicks. Pure distortion.
“La Condena” showcases Bardoma’s versatility as they experiment with a kind of ballad that charges straight ahead with great force, featuring a guitar solo—one of the many that populate Bardoma’s songs—that steals the show, and “Para La Acción” continues in that tradition of Hard Rock with a driving rhythm, guitars right up front, and catchy choruses.
With “Presencias Del Mal,” Bardoma returns to fierce, fast-paced Heavy Metal, with those headbang-inducing guitars, and the album concludes with “Tempestad,” a mid-tempo track that’s fiery and has the flavor of a melodic ballad while keeping the heavy guitar foundation front and center.
The bottom line with “En La Zona Letal” is that we’re in the presence of a band that has honed its sound, setting a clear direction with this album—one defined by every guitar riff, which in a way serves as the axis around which Bardoma revolves. That heavy, rock-driven pulse is the foundation upon which the band stands, and from there, they embrace a style of Heavy Metal and Hard Rock with a strong old-school vibe, featuring varying tempos and shifts in pace, diverse melodies and harmonies, and that unmistakable spirit of heavy music’s early days.

The foundation is simple. It’s anchored by the guitars, bass, and drums, which form a combo that’s both lethal and straightforward. No new formulas or sounds foreign to metal and rock. It’s a tried-and-true formula that’s further strengthened by Sabrina Gorosito’s vocals—she has the presence to command the microphone and give Bardoma an unmistakable signature sound.
The production and studio work—which the band entrusted to Leandro Napolitano for this album, who handled the mixing and mastering—play a major role. He’s managed to capture a furious, raw, and overdriven sound that gives the album a heavy feel and highlights the intensity of each track. As they say, a job well done.
As for the artwork, and although the cover gives the impression of a classic thrash metal album, it’s a rather graphic illustration featuring what you might call Bardoma’s mascot; We’re referring to “Dony,” a central character within the dystopian universe created by the band, somewhat reminiscent of Maiden’s “Eddie” or Megadeth’s “Vic Rattlehead,” though quite different from both of those characters. Bardoma sees “Dony” as their savior, and the cover art reflects that; meanwhile, the inner sleeve features the lyrics and a well-executed design with several photos of the band.
Bardoma manages to capture your attention with “En La Zona Letal,” and for good reason. The album is truly worth it, and their musical vision even more so. That’s why you should never underestimate the underground. Searching for good music and good metal in hidden corners can bring us a pleasant surprise—and a real wake-up call—just like Bardoma does with this tremendous album.
We don’t yet have an official music video for any track from “En La Zona Letal,” but we can share “Presencias Del Mal” with you—one of the album’s promotional singles—so you can enjoy the power and intensity of Bardoma. We’re also including their social media links below so you can follow them and stay up to date on their latest news…

https://www.facebook.com/bardoma.rock

https://www.instagram.com/bardoma.arg