Doomed Confessionary: Mientras Las Abejas Duermen
Photos by Damián Pérez
Mientras Las Abejas Duermen are a heavy rock trio from the Sierra de Cádiz in southern Spain. Their sound is rooted in stoner rock and doom, expanded through psychedelic and progressive elements, and shaped by a strong emphasis on improvisation and collective interplay. Rather than working with fixed structures, the band develops their material through repetition, variation and gradual movement, allowing songs to unfold naturally over time.
A distinctive aspect of Mientras Las Abejas Duermen lies in their sense of place. Without leaning on obvious folkloric references, the band’s music carries a subtle Andalusian character – not as a stylistic statement, but as an atmospheric undercurrent that gives the sound warmth, openness and a certain raw naturalness.
Often described as one of Andalusia’s best-kept heavy rock secrets, the trio represents a contemporary approach to heavy psych-rooted rock: unpolished, immersive and focused on cohesion rather than impact. Their self-titled debut album, out in February 2026 via Estudio Mazmorra / Kozmik Artifactz, is designed as a full-length listening experience, rewarding patience and repeated plays, and reflecting a mindset where the album still matters as a complete, unified form.
Can you please say a few words about your band?
Basically, we’re three friends who have shared our passion our whole lives. We’ve played in countless bands of different styles (both together and separately), but a couple of years ago we decided it was time to do something truly our own, and here we are!
What was the biggest challenge for the band?
The truth is, regarding internal organization, we haven’t had many difficulties, because, as we’ve said, we’ve spent our lives sharing our passion, so everything has run smoothly.
At first, it’s always hard to get people to listen to you and take you seriously, especially in these styles of music, but it’s nothing a little perseverance can’t fix.
What can you be most proud of so far?
We were incredibly proud that Kozmik Artifactz noticed us when we were looking for a label to release our first album. Collaborating with them has been fantastic from start to finish, and being part of such a renowned label is always a great joy!
What was your biggest regret?
The problem is always not being able to dedicate as much time to this as we’d like. We’re all working people here, and sometimes we don’t have the time or the resources to fully develop the band.
The important thing is that whatever we do is sincere and passionate.
What was the best concert/tour so far and why?
Last summer we were lucky enough to be finalists in a national band competition in a city near our town.
We tried our best to make sure everyone could feel the sonic cloud where we felt so comfortable, and it seems we did! It’s great to be able to experience music not just as a band, but as a living entity flowing through the air.
What was the biggest surprise on the music scene for you?
When we were figuring out how to release the album, we were surprised by the amount of feedback we received. Many of the responses, even the negative ones, encouraged us to keep trying. It’s worth mentioning that at first we thought no one would reply to our emails, but that wasn’t the case. The Stoner/Doom scene is a pretty supportive community.
What is currently in your heavy musical rotation?
We’re currently hooked on OM. We think his album »Advaitic Songs« is wonderful. Al Cisneros’s ability to induce a trance with his mantras is truly remarkable.
What was the best advice you’ve ever been given as a musician?
In music, the laws of karma don’t apply. You can give and give and never receive anything, or vice versa. You simply have to flow, feel passion for what you do, and ignore whatever comes or doesn’t come.
What are your guilty pleasures?
We don’t consider anything we like a guilty pleasure; we simply like things, that’s all. Immersing ourselves in all aspects without placing too much importance on labels or styles is always a good thing!
Can you say something more about the current music scene in Andalusia?
The music scene here in southern Spain isn’t very big, but those of us who are doing something try to make do with what we have. In our town, there aren’t even any rehearsal spaces. We try to do the best we can with the resources we have. Adapt or die!
Where can we see you live this year (concerts/tours)?
We’ll be announcing some dates soon on our social media. We want to launch the album here in our hometown, and then tour some nearby cities if all goes well.
What are your plans for the future as a band?
For now, we’ll keep moving forward little by little and see where this launch takes us. We’d also like to get back into the studio sooner rather than later, as we still have a lot of ideas in mind.
How can people best support your band?
We always say that the best way to support any band is by listening to their music, and especially by sharing it and spreading the word, because you never know what you might discover at any moment. All trees start as a simple seed!
Do you have any message for your listeners?
Sometimes you don’t need to look for so much depth; it’s enough to simplify things and try to make them your own.
Relax, put on our new album, take the path it shows you, and make it yours!
Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well