Grindcore outfit No/Más have unveiled “Ley Indígena” as the second single from their approaching new album “No Peace“. A March 13th release date currently stands for that album through Redefining Darkness Records. Vocalist Roger Rivadeneira elaborated on the meaning behind the track as follows:
“This song was inspired by the indigenous people of my home country, Ecuador. ‘Ley indígena’ translates to ‘indigenous law,’ a right recognized by the Ecuadorian constitution. While its boundaries often conflict with national law, it’s commonly invoked through protest or community justice.
When writing the song, I used the example of the city of Cuenca, where you’ll find signs that say if a thief is caught, they’ll be burned alive. As extreme as that sounds, people are taking justice into their own hands — sometimes it’s the only way to keep peace in a corrupt and dangerous environment. This was my favorite song to write on the album, and it encapsulates the idea that sometimes, without violence, there can be no peace.”
Guitarist John Letzkus was a bit more succinct about his involvement in putting the song together, offering, “I wrote the song to see what Napalm Death meets Sepultura might sound like.”
