Panda (band)

Panda (commonly stylized as PXNDX) was a Mexican rock band formed in Monterrey, Nuevo León in 1996 as part of the musical movement known as Avanzada Regia. The last line-up consisted of singer José Madero, drummer Jorge Vásquez, lead guitarist/Backup vocals Arturo Arredondo and bassist Ricardo Treviño. The band was founded by singer/guitarist José Madero, guitarist Jorge "Ongi" Garza, bass guitarist Ricardo Treviño and drummer David Castillo whom in 1997 Vásquez replaced. The band went on to produce various demo recordings and landed a deal with independent label Movic Records the following year. The band ended up receiving local attention in 2000 with their debut and second studio albums Arroz Con Leche (2000) and La Revancha Del Príncipe Charro (2002). The next year, they were the opening act for American rock band Blink-182 during their brief tour in Mexico. This prompted Madero and co., who at the time were doing odd jobs, to drop out and focus on their music career. By 2004, their major-label debut translated with success in follow-up Para Ti Con Desprecio (2005). It reached gold and platinum status, with album sales of over 200,000. However, the band would become a target of massive backlash over plagiarism reports that had caused poor criticism and damage to their reputation and image for years to come. Garza departed from the group while recording para ti con desprecio, and Súper Azfalto guitarist Arturo Arredondo would then replace him. Their fourth effort, highly acclaimed Amantes Sunt Amentes (2006) became the band's highest-selling album with over 250,000 albums sold, gained gold and double platinum status as well. They achieved international success with Poetics (2009), Bonanza (2012) and Sangre Fría (2013). In early 2016, it was announced the members would go their separate ways, considering a brief break from recording and/or touring, and...