In this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman sits down for an energetic and heartfelt conversation with Diego (drummer) and Jose Macario (guitarist) of Ladrones. The discussion takes the listener behind the scenes of their first experience at the Louder Than Life festival, their journey from Mexico to the US music scene, and their mission to unite people through music. The band shares insights about their new album and upcoming tour, as well as stories of cultural fusion, hurdles for Mexican artists, and the emotional experience of performing with Deftones.Main Topics Covered
- Experience at Louder Than Life and Welcome to Rockville festivals
- Origins of Ladrones and their musical collaboration
- Challenges and passion differences performing in México vs. USA
- The support from their hometown and Mexican music scene difficulties
- The dream of sharing a stage with Deftones
- Release of their new album and first headlining US tour
- The message of unity and breaking down borders through music
- How to follow Ladrones online
Key Discussions & StoriesLouder Than Life Festival
- Pipeman expresses excitement at meeting the band at the festival and asks about their impressions (00:37).
- Jose Macario shares that it’s their first time at the festival, impressed by the crowd and strong Latin support (01:03).
The Roots of Ladrones
- Both guests explain that Ladrones began when they were working as producers at Alzada, a Mexican label known for regional music and rap, before experimenting together musically (02:33).
- Diego credits Manjin for giving critical career support and guiding their journey (03:15).
Performing Across Borders
- The conversation explores the differences between Mexican and American audiences’ passion for metal and the unique cultural fusion that Ladrones brings (04:40, 05:11).
- Jose Macario highlights the challenges Mexican bands face traveling internationally, such as visas and migration, and the importance of support from people like Jose and Rise Records (07:09).
Playing with Deftones
- The band expresses excitement and nerves about sharing the stage with Deftones, an act they grew up idolizing (09:20).
New Album & Upcoming Tour
- Jose Macario announces their new, third album (released August 28), their first on Rise Records, and their first headliner tour in the US covering California, Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico starting in November (10:33).
Unity Through Music
- Discussion about music as a unifying force, transcending political and cultural barriers between México and the U.S. (13:02).
- Diego and Jose Macario reinforce that Ladrones’ shows are inclusive parties open to all, regardless of genre preference or nationality (15:03).
Notable Quotes"We are so happy to see a lot of Latin people and American people watching us, supporting us, jumping, singing the songs." — Diego 01:38"It's a dream that we are living with all the people that love the project, and we are working, working hard with all the people that love Ladrones." — Jose Macario 06:03"There's no frontiers. We're trying to be honest from our hearts, and we want to say thank you to all the American people that is receiving us." — Diego 14:13"The Ladrones show is like a party donde todo el mundo está invitado. All the people is invited… It doesn't matter if you like a genre, if you are from a nationality." — Jose Macario 15:03Resources & Links Mentioned
- Ladrones on social media: Find them as Ladrones MX on all platforms and streaming services (15:33)
- New Album: Released August 28 — available on all platforms
- Upcoming First Headliner Tour: November, with shows in California, Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico (11:04)
- Rise Records: The label releasing their latest album
Pipeman in the Pit is a music, festival, and interview segment of The Adventures of Pipeman Radio Show (#pipemanradio) and from The King of All Festivals while on The Pipeman Radio Tour.
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