RODRIGO Y GABRIELA — the dynamic Mexican duo who became international world-music superstars with their self-titled album of aggressive acoustic guitars and irresistible Latin rhythms — will release its new studio CD, entitled "11:11", on September 8 through ATO Records. The album was recorded in Ixtapa, Mexico and was produced by RODRIGO Y GABRIELA, with John Leckie co-producing two of the tracks. The effort was mixed in Wales and London by Colin Richardson, best known for his work with SLIPKNOT and TRIVIUM.

Comprising 11 new original compositions, "11:11" is the band's personal "Gracias" to 11 musicians, both past and present, who have inspired them along the way. One of the tracks, "Atman", features a guest appearance by Alex Skolnick of thrash metal veterans TESTAMENT and is dedicated to late PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott.

Speaking of their collaboration with Skolnick and the legacy of "Dimebag" Darrell, Rodrigo Sanchez and Gabriela Quintero stated, "Alex came to our studio in Mexico to lay down his incredible solo on 'Atman'. Atman is a Sanskrit word meaning the only deathless part of the human being. This song is for 'Dimebag' Darrell — metal guitar god and former member of PANTERA. Dimebag was shot dead on stage while performing with his last band, DAMAGEPLAN, at a venue in Columbus, Ohio in 2004. He influenced and inspired a whole new generation of guitarists around the world — his legacy is as endless as his memory is within us."

"Atman" is now available for free download at this location. it can also be streamed below.

"11:11" is the long-awaited follow-up to RODRIGO Y GABRIELA's 2006 self-titled debut which has so far enjoyed worldwide sales in excess of half a million copies.

"11:11" track listing:

01. Hanuman
02. Buster Voodoo
03. Triveni
04. Logos
05. Santo Domingo
06. Master Maqui (with guests Strunz & Farah)
07. Savitri
08. Hora Zero
09. Chac Mool
10. Atman (with guest Alex Skolnick)
11. 11:11

Natives of Mexico City, Rodrigo Sanchez and Gabriela Quintero began their careers as members of TIERRA ACIDA, a heavy metal band which played on the city's underground gig circuit for seven years.

"Like a lot of Mexican youth, we were heavily influenced by American metal bands — METALLICA, MEGADETH, PANTERA, and also SEPULTURA," Gabriela explained. "It was a full band, very loud, and for vocals, Rodrigo would just scream. We played this way for seven years."

Upcoming RODRIGO Y GABRIELA shows:

Sep. 16 - Terminal 5 - New York, NY
Sep. 19 - The Buell Theatre - Denver, CO
Sep. 21 - Moore Theatre - Seattle, WA
Sep. 23 - Fox Theater - Oakland, CA
Sep. 25 - Orpheum Theatre - Los Angeles, CA
Oct. 10 - 4th & B Concert Theater - San Diego, CA
Oct. 12 - Schnitzer Hall - Portland, OR
Oct. 14 - Pabst Theatre - Milwaukee, WI
Oct. 16 - Riviera Theater - Chicago, IL
Oct. 19 - House of Blues - Dallas, TX
Oct. 20 - Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheatre - Austin, TX
Oct. 22 - Electric Factory - Philadelphia, PA
Oct. 23 - Orpheum Theatre - Boston, MA
Oct. 24 - Rams Head Live - Baltimore, MD