Sal y Mileto is a progressive metal / rock band from Ecuador formed in 1994 by Paul Segovia (guitar, vocals), Peky Andino (Texts), Igor Icaza (drums), Cesar Albarracin (bass, flute) y Victor Narvaez (guitar). In 1995 Franco Aguirre (bass, vocals) joins. By 1998 the band had become a trio. Their music blends progressive metal along with folk music, blues, and jazz. The band describes their music as, and has come to classify themselves as "Rock Libre Ecuatoriano"("Free Ecuadorian Rock"). Since 1995 the band has released six albums, one EP and a demo tape, and also participated of different international festivals and several national tours. In June 2003 after releasing their album "Tres", founding member Paul Segovia dies and the band takes a 3½ year hiatus. After their long break the band adds Lucho Enriquez as guitar player and returns. After making appearances and playing in several festivals and shows the bands plays a concert in June 2008 in honour of their departed member Paul. It was in this concert that the band released their second EP "El Dolor". A new album, Sal y Mileto Elektroakústiko, followed in 2009.