Reino ErmitaƱo was formed in Lima, Peru, in late 2001, by ex-members of Melquiades and Darken, looking for a thick and heavy sound, mainly influenced by ā70 rock bands and metal, and incorporating doomy elements of their own leading to find a convincing melee of darkness, melody, rock 'n' roll and epic sounds. The band's lyrical approach was mainly poetic, with lyrics dealing with introspection, the search for knowledge and emotional release as well as the person's primitive need for magic, ascension and ritual. Read more on Last.fm