The conversation focused on the band Poison the Preacher’s journey from Colombia to the world stage, their recent performance at the legendary Wacken festival, and their unique approach to music and genre. One concept discussed was the importance of representing Colombian culture in metal and hardcore scenes, as well as the necessity of breaking away from musical labels. The discussion explored the evolution of the band’s sound, their experiences on tour, and the vibrant Latin American music scene.Main Topics Covered
Journey to performing at Wacken and the band's European tour
The viral success of "Hazardous Vegetation" and how it helped secure the Wacken slot 00:56
Experiences as Latin metal artists representing Colombia
The role and significance of national pride and culture in music
Comparisons between American and European festival scenes
Reflections on musical genre labels and the freedom to experiment
Evolution of Poison the Preacher’s sound, including their new EP
Openness in musical influences beyond metal and hardcore
Building community and fighting stigma about Colombia
Upcoming music, tours, and ways for listeners to connect
Key Discussions & StoriesPerforming at Wacken & Touring Europe
The story of how a viral video led to an invitation to Wacken 00:56
Coordinating with Phantom and booking a full European tour and festivals such as Obscene Extreme 02:23
Experiencing the diversity and welcoming atmosphere of European festivals compared to US festivals, and the feeling of performing to a large crowd of Latin Americans in Germany 04:33
Representing Colombia & Cultural Identity
A key theme that emerged was the pride in representing Colombian people, art, and culture, with an emphasis on differentiating the country’s people from its politics 05:57
Displaying the Colombian flag on stage and its significance to the band and fans 05:47
Celebrating the diversity of Colombian music and fostering unity with Latin American scenes 07:05
Breaking Genre Barriers & Experimentation
Discussion of avoiding genre labels, instead focusing on making the music they want to hear and embracing variety 14:31
Stories about the evolution of famous genre terms like thrash and nu metal, and how these were coined by outsiders, not the artists themselves 15:01
The variety within hardcore and metal scenes, referencing the ability of festivals like Wacken to embrace multiple sub-genres 18:03
The importance of musical diversity, both as listeners and as artists, including listening to salsa, vallenato, reggaeton, and more 18:47
Challenging Stereotypes & Stigma
Addressing common misconceptions and negative stigma associated with Colombia due to its past, highlighting the country’s transformation and hospitality 10:54
Parallels drawn between international misconceptions and insular attitudes within music scenes 12:21
Fan Engagement & New Releases
Sharing excitement over the band’s EP, noting that it represents the true core of their sound and signals their artistic direction 28:08
Describing the evolution from their early work (“our Kill ‘Em All”) to the current EP (“the first step towards building on that foundation”) 28:28
Outlining future plans for tours, particularly hopes to visit the States and Europe again, and ongoing new music production 31:01
Notable Quotes
"We have the need to represent Colombia... It's to represent the people that live in Colombia, the culture, the food, the vocabulary, the art, the music, the literature that we have." 05:59
"You can fucking hate the government, but don't hate the people." 06:39
"The artists don't get to name the things that they do... We just do the things that we would like to hear." 14:31
"Our greatest virtue is that from our records you can get out a lot of different stuff." 25:10
"We use the Colombia-style motto... We're a hardcore band at heart, but we are also a metal band at heart." 26:19
"We're getting better at making songs... so the style that we want to represent or show to the world is naturally going to come out." 29:56
Resources & Links Mentioned
Poison the Preacher Socials:
Instagram, YouTube, Bandcamp, Facebook: @poisonthepreacher or search "Poison the Preacher"
Spotify and streaming services: "Poison the Preacher" 30:39
New EP:
Title: "Things I Want" 30:55
Features guests from the band Speed
Stay Connected:
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For merch: Use links via official band social media accounts.
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