Décima Víctima

Décima Víctima
Background information
OriginMadrid, Spain
GenresPost-punk
Years active1981-1984
LabelsGrabaciones Accidentales, DRO, Munster Records
Past membersCarlos Entrena
Lars Mertanen
Per Mertanen
José Brena
Websitewww.decimavictima.com

Decima Victima (English: Tenth Victim) was a band formed by two Swedes and two Spaniards.[1] During their short career between 1981 and 1984, they released two LPs, a maxisingle, two EPs and three singles.

History

Early years

In 1981, brothers Lars and Per Mertanen formed the instrumental duo Cláusula Tenebrosa. After a show, they started talking about the possibility of rehearsing with Carlos Entrena, a friend at the time and ex-singer of the recently split Ejecutivos Agresivos.

In 1981, with some friends, they started the independent label Grabaciones Accidentales (GASA), so they could release their own records.[2]

Quartet

In 1982, they decided to replace the drum machine by real drums and Jose Brena joined the band.

'Tan Lejos' was so well received by the radio that months later Décima Víctima won The Maqueta de Oro (Golden Demo), an award voted by the listeners of Radio 3 (Radio Nacional de España, Spain's National Public Broadcaster), as one of the favourite tracks of 1982.

The End

The band ended mainly for work reasons beyond their control. There were no musical or personal differences.

Their last show was at Madrid's Rock-Ola on December 3, 1983.

In the winter of 1983, Décima Víctima recorded live, on a 4-track, a demo for their second Lp, 'Un Hombre Solo'. A few months later, already disbanded, they recorded it in the studio.

Discography

Studio albums
  • 1982: Décima Víctima LP
  • 1984: Un Hombre Solo LP
Maxis, EPs and singles
  • 1982: El Vacío EP
  • 1982: Tan Lejos EP
  • 1982: Detrás de la Mirada Single
  • 1983: Algo en Común Maxisingle
  • 1983: Un lugar en el Pasado Single
  • 1984: Un Hombre Solo Single
Compilation albums
  • 1994: Resumen CD
  • 2010: Décima Víctima Box Set which includes their two LPs, an LP with the singles and demos and a booklet with the group's history, rare photos and lyrics.

Band members

  • Carlos Entrena (Vocals)
  • Lars Mertanen (Guitar)
  • Per Mertanen (Bass)
  • José Brena (Drums)

References

  1. ↑ Escribano, Mario (2020-01-11). "El misterio de Décima Víctima: el grupo más oscuro, breve y fascinante de la Movida". elconfidencial.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2026-04-30.
  2. ↑ Manrique, Diego A. (1993-01-12). "Warner adquiere la discográfica independiente española DRO". El País (in Spanish). ISSN 1134-6582. Retrieved 2026-04-30.
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