Few bands have been as dear as Van Gogh’s ear And few stories have been as turbulent as the one surrounding its vocalists. The departure of Leire Martínez from the group in October 2024 closed an era of almost two decades, but far from bringing peace to the band’s environment, a media hurricane fed by eloquent silences, enigmatic publications and especially by a name that has never ceased to be in the focus: Amaia Montero.
Leire has started his way alone with the theme My namea piece that since its launch has been perceived as a farewell and reproach letter. Although he has never directly appointed his former companions, the letter distills an emotional burden so intense that the public has not taken to identify it as a response to the group that welcomed it in 2007, after The march of Amaia Montero. And while Leire’s new stage begins to take his first steps, Amaia has had a gesture that clarifies the future of his former band. He has launched attacks that many believe they are addressed to Martínezthat’s why it is more than evident that, sooner or later, he will announce that he returns to the group.
Amaia Montero’s gestures on social networks
In a world dominated by the image, sometimes it is not necessary to speak to say everything. Amaia Montero has opted for that way. His activity in social networks has been a measure of nostalgia, pride and, according to many of his followers, carefully camouflaged reproaches. One of his most commented publications was a photograph that included a fragment of ROSASone of the great hits of the group during his stage as a vocalist.
The curious thing was not so much what he shared, but what he omitted: the part that speaks of true love, of the first, that does not forget and that turns everything else into a failed attempt to fill his absence. The omission did not go unnoticed. For the most attentive, the message was clear: his presence in his ear cannot be replaced and what came later was, in the best case, a patch.
But if that publication generated debate, the next one was directly explosive. Amalia Montero has shown an image of herself characterized as Daenerys Targaryen, the iconic figure of Game of Thrones. Around it, not three, but four dragons, a number that many interpreted as a wink to their former groupmates. In a series marked by the betrayals and the reconquest of lost power, this gesture was understood as a symbolic statement: Amaia has not said his last word.
Amaia Montero’s return to Van Gogh’s ear
Since Leire announced his departure, there have been many rumors that point to a possible reunion between Amaia Montero and the original members of Van Gogh’s ear. There have been no official confirmations, but the indications grow. In recent weeks, various sources close to the Donostiarra musical environment have assured that musicians would be considering a commemorative project of the 25 years of the formation of the group, in which Montero would have a central role. Some even talk about an international tour that would mark the return of a mythical stage.
Leire Martínez in a music event. (Photo: Gtres)Despite The expectation That generates this hypothetical return, the friction between the two vocalists are still an obstacle. The premiere of My name It has been seen by many as a way to close its stage with some account adjustment. When consulted by musical means, The artist has preferred not to refer directly to Amaiaalthough he has admitted that his new issue is born of pain and the need to heal.
In parallel, Amaia has maintained an ambiguous attitude. He thanked the affection of his fans, has shared motivational phrases, He has rescued images of the past … but he has not made any statement public about its possible reincorporation. That silence is more important than any press release.
Thus the public has reacted
Amaia Montero’s attitude has divided her followers. While many celebrate their direct personality and the intensity with which their art lives, others consider that these publications fall into the field of free provocation. Comments on their social networks show that duality. Some write him with enthusiasm: «We were waiting for you, Amaia. Go back and make history again ». Others, on the other hand, are more critical: «You do not need to do this. Your talent speaks for itself ».
Nor have those who lament the tension between two women who, for years, have given voice to the emotions of millions of people. «Amaia and Leire are different, but the two have contributed something valuable. We do not understand why they cannot coexist without launching indirects, ”wrote a user.
In spite of everything, the impact of both artists on the Spanish musical imaginary is unquestionable. Both have shown to have faithful followers and solid races. What differentiates them is the way in which they have managed their respective exits of the group: one from the confrontationanother from a Hermeticism that little by little begins to crack.
