OUT NOW: Vinnum Sabbathi - Intersatelital EP Commemorates 40 Years of Mexican Space Exploration
Today marks a historic milestone - exactly 40 years ago, on June 17th, 1985, Mexico launched into the space age with the Morelos I & II satellite missions and sent Dr. Rodolfo Neri Vela as the country's first astronaut into orbit. To commemorate this pivotal moment, Mexican heavy psych masters Vinnum Sabbathi have released their most ambitious work yet: the Intersatelital EP.
This isn't coincidence - it's destiny. The band specifically chose today's date to honor the exact anniversary of NASA missions STS-51-G and STS-61-B, which put the Morelos communications satellites in orbit and marked Mexico's entry into a new era of technology and communications, controlled and monitored by Mexican engineers in the heart of Mexico City.
"Intersatelital" captures this moment through three crushing tracks that explore the intricate human-machine relationships that defined space exploration: "Centro de Control Espacial," "Sistema de Satélites Morelos," and "Rodolfo Neri Vela." The EP features actual samples from Dr. Neri Vela himself, creating what the band describes as "a sonic testament of intricate human-machine comradeship from the last century."
Recorded at Testa Estudio in León, Mexico, with additional synthesizer work by Juan Tamayo at The Addendoom, the release showcases stunning cover artwork by Indonesian artist Asep Yasin Abdulah - making this a truly international collaboration between Mexico, the UK (Stolen Body Records), Italy (Teschio Dischi), and Indonesia.
Current Availability:
Digital Release: Available now on Bandcamp and all streaming platforms
Deluxe Limited Edition Vinyl: SOLD OUT (small quantities available with band on European tour)
Standard Limited Edition Vinyl: Running dangerously low - only a handful left
Eco Vinyl Edition: Available now - our sustainable pressing option
The timing couldn't be more perfect. As we commemorate four decades since Dr. Rodolfo Neri Vela's historic space mission and Mexico's satellite achievements, Vinnum Sabbathi have created the perfect sonic tribute to this pivotal moment in space exploration history.
The band will support the release with an extensive European tour starting August 9th, carrying the remaining Deluxe Edition copies with them. The tour kicks off at Portugal's Sonic Blast Festival and includes stops in Madrid, Amsterdam, Hamburg, Berlin, Dresden, and Belgium, wrapping up August 17th.
VINNUM SABBATHI EUROPA 2025 TOUR:
09 AUG - Âncora PT @ Sonic Blast Festival
11 AUG - Madrid ES @ Wurlitzer Ballroom
12 AUG - Amsterdam NL @ De Tanker in Noord
13 AUG - Hamburg DE @ Gängeviertel
14 AUG - Berlin DE @ Neue Zukunft
15 AUG - Dresden DE @ Chemiefabrik
16 AUG - Mariental DE @ Hofrlärm Festival
17 AUG - Merelbeke BE @ 't Omgekeerde Kruis
Stream and order now before the remaining vinyl editions disappear into the cosmos.
A collaboration between Stolen Body Records (UK) and Teschio Dischi (Italy) - vinyl shipping August 2025.
