Doomed Confessionary: Migui Albatross & Pablo Mouzo (Belzebitch)
Belzebitch is an occult stoner doom band born in 2023 in Ponferrada (El Bierzo), a small town in northwestern Spain. Forged among gloomy mountains, the band channels dense riffs, dark atmospheres, and a devotion to the occult that permeates every note.
Belzebitch began as a personal project by Migui Albatross (vocals), but it wasn’t until Pablo Mouzo (guitars) joined and the project truly took shape and solidified. From the exchange of ideas between the two, their first work, the EP »Serpent Moon«, was born. It’s a calling card that evokes the energy of the ’70s, the cavernous fuzz, and the mystical darkness that defines it. It’s the beginning of a sonic journey that makes no concessions, only lures you into its own coven of deep, psychedelic doom. Belzebitch isn’t meant to be nice: it’s an act of worship of the riff, the mystery, and everything that hides behind visible reality.
Debut EP »Serpent Moon« dropped on vinyl and all digital platforms on June 27th, 2025. Co-released by Kvlt und Kaos Productions (Austria), minoRobscuR (Germany), Vista Lagarto Records (Spain), Violence In The Veins (Spain) and Quebranta Records (Spain).
Can you please say a few words about your band?
We’re an occult stoner doom band that started a couple of years back, just jamming and keeping it chill – this was never meant to be serious at first, it was all about having fun and enjoying the ride. Lately though, we’ve started taking it a bit more seriously… but not too much (laughs). The band was born in Ponferrada, El Bierzo, Spain. At the start it was just the two of us since we weren’t really thinking about playing live straight away. But now that the record’s getting a pretty solid response, we’re putting a full lineup together to take the EP to the stage. That’s what we really enjoy: loud amps and a room full of smoke.
What was the biggest challenge for the band?
We’ve hit a few walls along the way, but we like to take it one fight at a time. A while back, the big battle was getting the damn record done the way we wanted it. Then it was finding a label crazy enough to believe in what we’d created and help us put it out there. And now the next war is putting together a live lineup to tear it up on stage. That’s how we roll – step by step, no bullshit, just staying in the moment and letting it all grow naturally.
What can you be most proud of so far?
For us, the real pride comes when musicians we look up to – or friends in the scene – hit you up and say, straight-up, that they dig what you’re doing. When someone tells you, “that riff is sick as hell,” that’s the kind of thing that keeps you going. Of course, selling vinyl to people you’ve never met, especially outside your own country, that’s always a killer feeling too. And we’re also stoked about how the labels that backed us received the record – we’re mad grateful for their support. There’s also some international stuff cooking that we hope we can be proud of soon, but we’d rather not jinx it just yet. Call us superstitious if you want, hahaha.
What was your biggest regret?
Honestly, so far – luckily – we can’t say we really regret anything specific. We see everything as part of the ride, part of the learning curve. Like we said before, we don’t have crazy expectations beyond making music we love and enjoying the process. Even the bad shit teaches you something if you’re paying attention.
But if we had to name something, maybe it’d be not recording all the tracks at once and instead spreading them out over time. Then again, there’s a good side to that too – each track stands on its own and reflects a different headspace and moment in our lives. The sound isn’t uniform, and we kind of like that. This isn’t your typical EP where every song feels like it came from the same session.
What was the best concert/tour so far and why?
Not yet 😀
What was the biggest surprise on the music scene for you?
Probably realizing that a big label showing interest isn’t always as cool as it seems. Once you dig into it and see the shitty deals they offer, it’s pretty disappointing. It hits you that this whole thing is way more of a business than you’d like to believe, and there are way too many people out there trying to feed off other people’s hard work and passion. That said, we’re insanely grateful for the underground community – that’s been one of the most beautiful things about this journey. At the end of the day, it’s just people supporting people.
What is currently in your heavy musical rotation?
That’s a tough one to answer, as you can probably imagine… We’re firm believers that the classics never fail, and you should never lose sight of the roots of all this. But there’s a ton of killer bands and scenes out there right now too. For example, Mou has been spinning a lot of newer stuff like Margarita Witch Cult and Acid Mammoth, plus a fair bit of Norwegian black metal. And of course, bands like Earthless are always in rotation.
Migui’s been dropping the needle on his turntable with records from Pentagram, Deftones, Monolord… you name it. Honestly, he’s got too many damn records to keep track of (laughs).
What was the best advice you’ve ever been given as a musician?
Pablo: A while back someone told me – and I learned it the hard way too – that the real difference on guitar is being able to transmit something and be expressive. Your technical skills matter, sure, but if you can shred like hell and still don’t make people feel anything, what’s the point? Oh, and another big one: if you screw up, just keep going. Never stop. Whatever happens – don’t you dare stop! (laughs)
Migui: For me it’s simple: play for yourself first. If you’re not enjoying it, it’s gonna sound fake, and people can smell that shit from a mile away. And another one I carry with me: keep it raw. Don’t overthink or overpolish – it’s rock ‘n’ roll, not a math equation. Oh, and if it’s too loud, you’re probably doing it right.
What are your guilty pleasures?
If you pay attention to the lyrics in our songs… you might figure them out. And no, we’re not talking about ABBA covers. Or are we? (laughs)
Can you say something more about the current music scene in Ponferrada / El Bierzo?
In Spain, surprisingly enough, there’s a really interesting scene brewing right now! There are bands that have been fighting for years to get their name out there, and we’ve got some truly killer acts in the stoner/doom scene. We’d definitely recommend checking out Wet Cactus, Sageness, and Dopemancer, for starters. There’s way more going on here than people outside realize.
Where can we see you live this year (concerts/tours)?
Not yet.
What are your plans for the future as a band?
The most immediate plan is to bring the EP to the stage and defend it live. When? We honestly don’t know yet (laughs), but hopefully in a few months we’ll have everything ready to make it happen 😉
How can people best support your band?
When we start playing shows, showing up and raising hell in the crowd would be the best support we could ask for. Obviously, any love on social media is always welcome too. And if they want to grab a copy of the vinyl or the cassette we’re putting out, that’s an amazing way to keep this fire burning!
Do you have any message for your listeners?
Hell yes. Thanks to everyone who’s supported us or even just taken the time to listen to a track. We hope you’ll get to experience our music live soon – we’re itching to bring the noise and raise some hell on stage!
Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well