Sol Invicto


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. The group is mostly instrumental and describe their sound as cinematic industrial electronic metal.
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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. Bobo sent a track to Deftones' Stephen Carpenter and the project was born. The band remained relatively underground for many years and was joined in later years by the British drum and bass producer Technical Itch.
The group incorporated in 2017 as private members association; they have never released music to the public. They released their first album in 2017 exclusively to members of the "Sol Invicto Comiti".
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. This led to public releases starting in 2024 with the debut EP Loosely Aware, followed by reissues, revamps, and the ongoing Vault of Shadows weekly Bandcamp series launched in October 2025.
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." He has described the project's evolution as resisting industry pressures while finding meaning in imperfection and raw creation.

Project members

Guests/Features

  • Sean Plague – Vocals
  • James Leech – Bass
  • Zach Hill – Drums
  • Xander Raymond Charles – Guitar

Discography

Diamond Eyes 2010 Warner Bros. RecordsYou've Seen The Butcher 2010 Warner Bros. Records
  • "Morte Et Dabo" 2011 Sumerian Records
  • "A Lesson Never Learned" 2011 Sumerian RecordsInitium 2017 Sol Invicto The Obvious Play 2024 Omyac Records/OneRPMLoosely Aware 2024 OMYAC Records/ONErpmInitium ft. Zach Hill 2025 Omyac Records/ONErpmLoosely Aware Instrumentals ft. XRC 2025 Omyac Records/ONErpmVault of Shadows 2025–present, "Elevate Me" ft. Stephen Carpenter, "Nothing", "There Never Was", "Tokyo Nights", "Under The Surface"

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. Metal Planet Music called it a "raging appetiser" after years of underground work, noting the project's intriguing arrival. Revolver emphasized its "gritty, heavy and authentic" nature, quoting Londres on the EP as a "testament to resilience and collaborative spirit."
The 2025 full release of Initium ft. Zach Hill drew attention for its raw, unfiltered 21-minute form and emotional backstory. 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. ReGen Magazine highlighted its dense atmospheres and rare guest work from Zach Hill.
Ongoing Vault of Shadows weekly drops have been noted for creative reimaginings, such as the synthwave take on "Lost In Translation" as "Under The Surface". Overall reception focuses on the project's boundary-pushing sound and independent ethos.