Cuca is a Mexican alternative metal band from Guadalajara, Jalisco that was formed in 1989 by musician and painter José Fors (vocals). Their first official concert, according to the band, was on February 14, 1990. Their first record, La Invasión de los Blátidos (1992), set them apart from any other Mexican band, since the album contained irreverent, humorous, curse-word laden lyrics and an aggressive sound that, at the time, was not expected in Mexican music.[promotion?] "Cuca" is an apocope for cucaracha (cockroach), and blátidos means blattodea, which is the scientific name given to cockroaches.

Cuca
OriginGuadalajara, Mexico
GenresAlternative metal
Years active1990—Present
LabelsUniversal Music
MembersJosé Fors
Nacho González
Galileo Ochoa
Carlos Aviles
Past membersAlfonso Fors(temporary)
Websitemyspace.com/cucaconpelotas

In 1999, the band split up for unspecified reasons. In March 2004, they reunited for a series of concerts in la Concha Acústica del Parque Agua Azul of Guadalajara which were edited into the DVD titled Viva Cuca.

Members

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Other Members

  • Alfonso Fors Ferro – Vocals

Discography

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Studio albums

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Live albums

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  • 2004: Viva Cuca

DVDs

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  • 2005: Viva Cuca DVD

Compilations

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Singles

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Title Year Peak chart positions Album
México singles Colombia Charts U.S. Modern Rock
"Cara de Pizza" 1992 4 La Invasión de los Blátidos
"El Son del Dolor" 1 8 23
"Mujer Cucaracha" 1993 9 14 Tu Cuca Madre Ataca de Nuevo
"Insecticida al Suicida" 1995 3 9 La Racha
"Tu Flor" 1997 1 7 5 El Cuarto de Cuca
"Mátame Antes" 2006 3 Con Pelotas
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