La Pestilencia
La Pestilencia is a Colombian hardcore punk band, founded in 1986 in the capital city, Bogotá. Formed by Héctor Buitrago and Dilson Díaz, the latter being the only permanent member of the group since its inception. The group is recognised as Colombia's first punk band and have been acclaimed for their influence on Colombia's alternative music scene, with critics noting Díaz's lyrics concerning social injustice, the violence perpetrated during Colombia's civil war, political corruption, the influence of foreign governments, and environmental concerns.
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La Pestilencia band members - In their video Descalzo y al vacio | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | La Peste |
| Origin | Bogotá, Colombia |
| Genres | Hardcore punk, alternative metal, punk rock, alternative rock, heavy metal |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Members | Dilson Díaz Carlos A. Marín Isabel Valencia Marcelo Gómez |
| Past members | Héctor Buitrago Francisco Nieto Jorge León Pineda Juan Carlos Gómez Andrés Felipe Erazo Javier Valencia Carlos Escobar (Gambe) César Botero |
| Website | www |
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