Heavy Mellow

Heavy Mellow performs metal classics on flamenco guitars. Formed in Los Angeles in 2012, the act combines acoustic flamenco arrangements with recognizable metal material and has appeared on the Monsters of Rock Cruise.

Heavy Mellow performs metal classics on flamenco guitars, combining recognizable metal songs with flamenco technique and arranged acoustic interpretations.

The group came together in January 2012. The Los Angeles-based lineup listed in the source includes Ben Woods on guitar, Luis Villegas on guitar, and Mike Bennett on cajon. The original act description also identifies Woods as a flamenco guitarist and Villegas as a latin guitarist.

Their set is built around metal songs reworked for flamenco guitars, with arrangements that stay close to the original material while adding acoustic detail and technical flamenco playing. The act also often features belly dancer(s).

Since forming, Heavy Mellow has performed at Los Angeles venues and on the Monsters of Rock Cruise in 2012, 2013, and 2014, and was booked for 2015. The source also lists the act as a favorite and staple of Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood.

In fall 2012, Heavy Mellow released Heavy Mellow Volumes 1&2, featuring metal songs. Endorsements listed in the source include Cordoba Guitars, Godin Guitars, Daniel Mari Strings, Shubb Capos, and SR technologies.