These Mexican mavericks create some amazingly intense music with just two acoustic guitars. A little bit of flamenco mixed with a hearty dose of heavy metal and what you get is something you probably haven’t heard before.

Although they hail from south of the border, Rodrigo y Gabriela honed their skills in Ireland. Playing at local clubs and recording demos, it wasn’t long before they gained enough attention to make some professional recordings. In the last two years they’ve blown up on the world scene, and are now a staple at large music festivals.

The following video, a cover of Metallica’s “Orion”, demonstrates how they are able to create a unique bridge between classical and classic rock.

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