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<p>Although it’s been more than a decade since they were released, many of the songs from Mexican band Molotov are still valid today for the subject they cover.</p>
<p>In “Voto Latino” the band talks about the political power of Latinos in the United States, in “Gimme Tha Power” they put the nail on the head on corruption in the Mexican political class, and in “Frijolero” the band defends the rights of undocumented immigrants.</p>
<p>Currently, when the U.S. Congress is discussing immigration reform, when cases of discrimination and migrant deaths continue to take place, and as the PRI, the party that ruled Mexico for more than 70 years, has returned to power, these tunes are still echoing.</p>
<p>“It’s a downer that everything remains the same as when we released the songs,” said in an interview with Tito Fuentes, vocalist and guitarist for Molotov. “We are still messed up.”</p>
<p>Molotov will bring all of their songs of protest to San Diego when they perform on Saturday August 10 at the B St. Terminal of the Broadway Pier as part of the “2013 Jagermeister Tour.”</p>
<p>On that tour the controversial band is visiting cities throughout the United States, including Los Angeles and San Francisco.</p>
<p>Fuentes said that being sponsored by an alcoholic drink as Jagermeister in no way affects the independence of the band.</p>
<p>“The sponsorship is appreciated, because you already have the plane tickets secured,” Fuentes said, laughing. “In addition, Jagermeister fits very well with Molotov, because of the drinking and stuff.”</p>
<p>Molotov’s tour has already caused controversy when gay rights groups demanded the band not to perform the song “Puto,” because they consider it an attack against gays.</p>
<p>However, in a statement Molotov defended their right to express themselves and said that the song is about bad politicians and has no anti-gay content.</p>
<p>“(The song) was never to be disrespectful to the gay community,” the band said in its statement, published on its official website. “As a band and as individuals, we express our respect and support for the gay community. We celebrate freedom of expression, freedom of choice and the freedom to love whomever you want.”</p>
<p>Molotov is no stranger to controversy. Since forming in 1995 in Mexico City, the band has been censored and criticized for its strong and direct lyrics. From political corruption to discrimination, their songs are a mix of social criticism and irreverence towards authority.</p>
<p>But the band has also caused some criticism among its followers because it hasn’t released new material since 2007, when it published “Eternamiente.” In 2012 it did release a live album, but it was a compilation of previous songs.</p>
<p>“In fact even the same fans would say, ‘Hey, record something new, alright?’” said Meli Perez, programmer at EXA 91.7 FM, a Spanish-language rock and pop station.</p>
<p>Fuentes said that due to a legal issue with their label, Universal Music Latino, Molotov hasn´t been able to release new material. But he emphasized that it is not due to lack of creativity.</p>
<p>“We are kind of stuck with the label,” he said. “If it was up to us, we would be like the Beatles, releasing five albums a year. There are always ideas, good and bad, everything.”</p>
<p>The musician said that currently the band is preparing their new material, but he does not have an exact date for its release.</p>
<p>For now, Molotov fans will enjoy and sing with the band at the Broadway Pier, remembering old songs, that are still relevant.</p>
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