RAPIÑA // Hardcore Thrash // Mexicali, Mexico // Interviewed in August 2020 // Answered by Luisson Ramon.
(1) Hello Rapiña. How are you?
Hello we are fine at the moment in an obligatory pause due to the pandemic we have approx. 4 months without rehearsing or playing but we are fine and we hope you are well too.
(2) Tell us the band history?
Was born just 2 years ago in Mexicali, Mexico that after some changes today the alignment is consolidated.
(3) Who are the lineups?
At this moment the band is made up of the Brekas (bass/voice), Ñengo (guitar), Luisson (drums).
(4) Please explain your music?
Really what we try to do is a varied sound since our influences are like that, however we lean towards hardcore thrash at this time.
(5) What bands influenced you?
We have been listening to many genres and subgenres within rock for many years, but without a doubt our bands that influence us are Terrrorizer, Napalm Death, Hirax, D.R.I., Nuclear Assault, Rudimentary Peni, MG15.
(6) What topics in the lyrics?
Our lyrics talk about social issues mainly, protest, street issues, problems that we live in our city and country every day.
(7) Tell us your latest releases?
At this moment the band has 2 recordings a session recorded live and our demo recorded in studio called “Apocalipsis y Miedo” (Apocalypse and Fear).
(8) Have any future plans?
Our future plans depend a lot on the end of the pandemic, this year we plan and work on our second demo and participation in one of the most important festivals in Mexico, such as the international punkytud, in which our attendance is already confirmed.
(9) Report your local scene?
Our local scene is acceptable, there are several groups or people who are in charge of organizing events and bringing bands from southern Mexico and the US to mainly.
(10) Thanks. Final words?
Thanks for the space granted and for the support of this fanzine, thanks to all the people who give life and collaborate so that these spaces for underground music do not die.
*To be featured in reveal. Fanzine #2
