Bass • Mitgründer
Roberto Palacios
“Music should never become an obligation. The moment it stops being fun, something important gets lost.”
Die treibende Kraft
Der Motor, der Ideen Wirklichkeit werden lässt – auf und neben der Bühne.
Biografie
Roberto Palacios is far more than CAVE’s bassist. As co-founder, organizer and driving force behind the band, he has spent decades bringing musicians together, building projects and turning ideas into reality. While his bass provides the foundation on stage, his vision and energy help keep CAVE moving forward behind the scenes.
Growing up in Böblingen, Germany, Roberto was surrounded by music from the very beginning. After learning recorder, piano and classical cello, he discovered the bass guitar at fourteen and immediately knew he had found his instrument. Inspired by AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses, Pantera, Metallica and Sepultura, he combined a classical foundation with the energy of heavy metal.
Throughout his career Roberto has played with bands such as Insanity, Chinchilla and My Darkest Hate, toured internationally, organized festivals and earned a reputation as a reliable and passionate musician. CAVE began when he heard Chris Lorey’s demo recordings and insisted they deserved to become a real band. As co-founder, he continues to drive the project forward both on and off the stage.
For Roberto, success is measured by unforgettable live moments, inspiring his children, balancing family, career and music, and never losing the joy of playing.
Karriere & Highlights
- Klassische Musikausbildung (Blockflöte, Klavier und Cello)
- Wechsel zum Bass im Alter von 14 Jahren
- Bassist with Insanity, Chinchilla, My Darkest Hate and several touring/studio projects
- Tournee mit SAXON
- Tournee mit W.A.S.P.
- Shared stages with Stan Bush, Metal Church and Ronny Munroe
- Mitgründer von CAVE
- Tournee mit MASTERPLAN
- Veröffentlichung von Out Of The Cave
- Veröffentlichung von Into The Promised Land
- Organisation von Metal-Festivals und Live-Events
- Endorser bei Sandberg Guitars
Steckbrief
- NameRoberto Palacios
- RoleBass • Co-Founder
- Founding MemberYes
- Favourite BandPantera
- Favourite AlbumCowboys From Hell
- Favourite SongCemetery Gates
- Favourite CAVE SongThis Is Us
- Main BassSandberg 48 5-String
- Main RigNeural DSP Quad Cortex
- Favourite DrinkGin & Tonic
- Favourite FoodStuffed vine leaves
- Dream FestivalWacken Open Air
Discography – appearances
Comedy Club
Comedy Club · 1996 · Bass
Madtropolis
Chinchilla · 2003 · Bass
Take No Prisoners
Chinchilla · 2004 · Bass
Evercircle
Saidian · 2009 · Bass
Anger Temple
My Darkest Hate · 2016 · Bass
What Death Cannot End
Bells & Ravens · 2022 · Bass
Out of the Cave
CAVE · 2024 · Bass
Rust and Bones
My Darkest Hate · 2025 · Bass