Sol Invicto

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Sol Invicto
OriginLondon, England
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Years active2008–present
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Website solinvictocomiti.com

Sol Invicto is an American/British heavy music project, founded by Richie Londres, Eric Bobo of Cypress Hill and Stephen Carpenter of Deftones, joined in the later years by UK drum and bass producer, Technical Itch. [1] The group is mostly instrumental and describe their sound as cinematic industrial electronic metal. [1]

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History

The group was formed in 2008 by Richie Londres and Eric Bobo, who previously worked together on the Spanish hip hop project Cultura Londres. [2] Bobo sent a track to Deftones' Stephen Carpenter and the project was born. [2] The band remained relatively underground for many years and was joined in later years by the British drum and bass producer Technical Itch. [1]

The group incorporated in 2017 as private members association; they have never released music to the public. [3] They released their first album in 2017 exclusively to members of the "Sol Invicto Comiti". [3]

In 2023, the band announced on social media it was finalising a deal to release their music to the public on all platforms and still retain the members club. [1] [4] This led to public releases starting in 2024 with the debut EP Loosely Aware, followed by reissues (e.g., full Initium ft. Zach Hill in 2025), revamps (e.g., instrumental version with XRC), and the ongoing Vault of Shadows weekly Bandcamp series launched in October 2025. [5] [6] [7]

Richie Londres has emphasized independence in interviews, stating in a 2025 Capital Chaos TV discussion: "I'm open to opportunities and reaching a broader audience, but only on my terms." [7] He has described the project's evolution as resisting industry pressures while finding meaning in imperfection and raw creation. [7]

Project members

Guests/Features

Discography

Reception

Sol Invicto's public releases have received positive coverage in heavy music media, with praise for their experimental blend of industrial, electronic, metal, and drum & bass elements, as well as the raw, cinematic production.

The 2024 debut EP Loosely Aware was described as a "short but storming taste of Sol Invicto's potential" by Punktastic, highlighting its heavy, authentic energy. [12] Metal Planet Music called it a "raging appetiser" after years of underground work, noting the project's intriguing arrival. [13] Revolver emphasized its "gritty, heavy and authentic" nature, quoting Londres on the EP as a "testament to resilience and collaborative spirit." [1]

The 2025 full release of Initium ft. Zach Hill drew attention for its raw, unfiltered 21-minute form and emotional backstory (dedicated to a young fan, Jack, whose story moved Londres deeply). Capital Chaos TV described it as unearthing "raw power" and a refusal to bend to commercial norms, with Londres discussing resistance to industry pressures and meaning in imperfection. [7] ReGen Magazine highlighted its dense atmospheres and rare guest work from Zach Hill. [10]

Ongoing Vault of Shadows weekly drops (2025–present) have been noted for creative reimaginings, such as the synthwave take on "Lost In Translation" as "Under The Surface" (ThePRP). [6] Overall reception focuses on the project's boundary-pushing sound and independent ethos.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Adams, Gregory (8 November 2024). "Hear DEFTONES and CYPRESS HILL side project SOL INVICTO's djent-spiked debut EP". Revolver. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  2. 1 2 "Sol Invicto Exclusive Interview with Richie Londres for Deftones.Ru". Deftones.Ru. 26 March 2010. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  3. 1 2 3 "Sol Invicto (Deftones, Etc.) To Release Future Music Exclusively Through Private Members Club". ThePRP. 17 July 2017. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  4. 1 2 3 "DEFTONES and CYPRESS HILL side project SOL INVICTO release full version of 2011 ZACH HILL collab". Revolver. 19 June 2025. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  5. 1 2 "Sol Invicto (Deftones, Cypress Hill, Etc.) Release Their Debut EP "Loosely Aware"". ThePRP. 8 November 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  6. 1 2 3 "Sol Invicto (Deftones, Cypress Hill, Etc.) Begin New Weekly Song Showcase With "You Can't Come Back"". ThePRP. 23 October 2025. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  7. 1 2 3 4 "SOL INVICTO's "Initium": Unearthing the Raw Power of a Long-Buried Record". Capital Chaos TV. 3 July 2025. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  8. 1 2 "Sol Invicto (Deftones, Cypress Hill, Etc.) Revamp Their "Loosely Aware" EP With Guitarist Xander Raymond Charles". ThePRP. 11 July 2025. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  9. ↑ "Sol Invicto (Deftones, Cypress Hill, Etc.) Premiere "The Obvious Play", New EP Due In November". ThePRP. 2 October 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  10. 1 2 "News: Sol Invicto releases new single and video mastered by Tech Itch and featuring drummer Zach Hill, dedicated to a young fan". ReGen Magazine. 27 June 2025. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  11. ↑ "SOL INVICTO (CYPRESS HILL, DEFTONES) Releases New Song, "Tokyo Nights"". Metal Injection. November 2025. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  12. ↑ "Sol Invicto – 'LOOSELY AWARE'". Punktastic. 7 November 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  13. ↑ "EP Review : Sol Invicto – Loosely Aware (Omyac Records)". Metal Planet Music. 15 November 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2026.

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