Moderatto

Moderatto, a Mexican rock band, originated in Mexico City in the late 1990s and officially debuted in 2001. The band quickly established a unique identity through its exaggerated on-stage personas, which parodied the stereotypical glam metal aesthetic of the 1980s. Comprised of Jay de la Cueva, Javier Ramírez, Marcelo Lara, Iñaki Vazquez, and Olallo Rubio, the group launched their mainstream career with the debut CD “Resurrexión” in 2001. This album gained popularity with singles like “Márchate Ya” and “Isabel.” Their distinctive style and musical approach led to significant commercial success.

The band continued to achieve milestones with subsequent releases. In November 2004, they released “El Detector de Metal,” which featured a collaboration with female pop singer Belinda on the single “Muriendo Lento,” a cover of Timbiriche’s song. Their album “¡Grrrr!” in late 2006 saw its first single, “Sentimettal,” reach No. 3 on the Mexican Top 40 within three weeks. Over their career, three of their first five albums were certified platinum, demonstrating their consistent appeal and market performance in Mexico and Latin America. In addition to their regional success, Moderatto expanded their reach internationally, performing in Yokohama and Shibuya, Tokyo, in 2010.

After 24 years, Moderatto announced its disbandment in 2023, following the departure of frontman Jay de la Cueva. The band, including members Xavi Moderatto, Mick Marcy (Marcello Lara), Roy Ochoa, and Elohím Corona, confirmed they would fulfill existing commitments for 2023 and embark on a farewell tour in 2024. Throughout their career, Moderatto released nine studio albums and one live album, collaborating with various artists such as Alejandra Guzmán and La Arrolladora Banda El Limón. Their final album, “Rockea Bien Duro,” was released in 2022. Notably, in 2020, Moderatto set a record for the largest live drive-in show in Mexico, attracting 1,500 vehicles.