Have you ever imagined what a RATM-flavored arepa would taste like? WHAT? You've never had an arepa?! Okay... maybe this review is more important than I thought.
Originating from Caracas, Venezuela, Van Der Dijs merges theater, distortion, and social commentary to pump fans into nationwide moshes. Luckily, you don't need a passport to join the party.
It's wild to trace the band's evolution from their first single, 'DMT,' back in 2023. At that point, the band had both feet planted firmly in the hip-hop realm, featuring catchy synth beats and female vocals. A year later, 'NEMESIS' revealed a darker trap tendency and a very endearingly violent pixel art style in their visualizers. But the real meat and potatoes sprung to the scene with their 2025 releases '¿DÓNDE ESTÁN?', 'VENPAKA' & 'VENDETTA' each hitting your face like the cover of Pantera's Vulgar Display of Power.
We're catching these guys early... I have a feeling an epic album is on the way. Can't wait to flex while blasting it full volume in front of preschools and retirement homes.