Rock Meeting Nº 137 (English Version)

that are not in the main Spotify playlists, and you have already entered these lists. What do you think is the reason for this expressive result in such a short time?

Albano - We are just as surprised as you are! We tried many times before we ever got into our first editorial playlist. I believe what made the difference is that we followed their guidelines to the letter. However, there’s a luck component that we can’t dismiss, as we were lucky enough to be liked by their curator team.

The way the Mexican scene has shown itself in recent years is surprising. But speaking specifically to those who live on the scene, what is the music scene like, especially for modern metal?

Albano - We are really fortunate for the amazing talent we have in this country.

However the scene is in a bad situation right now because of the restrictions implemented during the pandemic. Lots of venues have closed, so metal shows are limited to underground on-line shows, as metal has very little relevance on mainstream media here.

Afterglow already has two EPs released and some singles, and this year there are already two new songs. Does this indicate that your third EP is coming or are you