A Dirty Dozen with DIEGO SAGREDO from CONSEQUENCE OF ENERGY – August 2025

According to a recent press release: “Consequence of Energy is a politically-charged hard rock act from Chile, whose lead-off single, “Freedom,” marks their thunderous debut into the international arena. Released on July 18, 2025, “Freedom” features explosive riffs, relentless grooves, and an urgent vocal performance – which hits like a protest anthem born in the heat of global unrest. Comprised of Michael Bianchi “Sirius” (vocals), Diego Sagredo “Caminantecosmico” (guitar / synths / others), Roli Cortes (guitar / synths), Pedro Javier (bass / backing vocals), and Amaru López Campbell (drums), Consequence of Energy has also issued a music video for the tune which features a performance in front of a festival-sized crowd.” We get guitarist Diego to discuss new music, influences, and more…

1.⁠ ⁠Tell us a little about your latest single release. What might a listener miss the first time through?

Our latest single, “Freedom”, is often mistaken for a protest song—but it’s actually a mirror. It was written during a time of deep inner questioning, while the world outside was burning—politically, socially, spiritually. The surface may sound like a cry against control, but underneath, it’s a personal reckoning. We recorded it in Chile at Los Lobos Records, aourstudio, surrounded by ocean and forest. Produced by Garth Richardson, mixed by Dave Schiffman, and mastered by Howie Weinberg, “Freedom” carries a cinematic weight—tribal drums, layered textures, and a chorus that asks you to feel, not just listen. Most people miss the spiritual tension in the bridge—a moment that came from real tears and vulnerability in the vocal booth. It’s not just a song—it’s a ritual.

2.⁠ ⁠What got you into music? Was there a moment you knew you wanted to be a musician?

I didn’t come into music through conservatories or theory. I came in through the underground—watching bands like Dion 4 and other local acts shake small clubs in Santiago. I was also deeply impacted by discovering Atari Teenage Riot, Nine Inch Nails, and Tool—bands that didn’t just make sound, they created states of being. Later in life, I had the chance to see them live, and it felt like everything in my musical DNA made sense. But the true beginning was more intimate—my father, gently showing me chords to “Yesterday” on my mom’s acoustic guitar. The moment I played my first live show—sweaty, imperfect, euphoric—I knew I was home.

3.⁠ ⁠Is there a specific song, album, or artist that shaped your musical taste?

Absolutely. Lateralus by Tool shattered and reassembled my perception of what music could be. It taught me that music isn’t just entertainment—it’s architecture, medicine, and mysticism. Also, Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd became a sacred companion—its emotional space and sonic textures continue to inspire how we build our own music.

4.⁠ ⁠If you could collaborate with anyone, who would it be — and why?

We’d love to collaborate with shamans and ancestral musicians—people who carry the sonic codes of their culture and land. There’s something deeply powerful in the chants, flutes, and percussion that come from spiritual tradition, not just musical training. At the same time, we’re fascinated by the idea of mixing new, emerging talents—those with raw, unfiltered voices—with legendary musicians who’ve shaped the sound of our times. That fusion between roots and the future, between purity and mastery, is where true magic happens.

5.⁠ ⁠What’s your favorite thing to do outside the studio or tour?

Outside the studio, we’re deeply involved in environmental action, especially through conservation projects in the Amazon and along the Chilean coast. Nature isn’t just inspiration—it’s a responsibility. We work closely with indigenous communities to protect sacred land and ancestral knowledge. We’re also passionate about urban art—painting murals, creating graffiti, and using public space as a canvas for consciousness. And we explore video mapping as a tool for immersive storytelling—projecting light and narrative onto buildings, nature, and bodies to merge music with visual poetry. All of it is part of the same mission: art as transformation.

6.⁠ ⁠How would you describe your music to a new listener?

Imagine Tool, Gojira, and Audioslave had a cosmic child raised in the Andes, who studied Pink Floyd and danced with ghosts. That’s us. Heavy, emotional, cinematic—and deeply human.

7.⁠ ⁠Any cringey comparisons from fans or reviewers you’ve disagreed with?

Someone once said we sounded like Linkin Park meets yoga music. I still laugh at that one. It’s weirdly accurate in ways I don’t fully understand… or maybe don’t want to.

8.⁠ ⁠Who in the band cooks, gets drinks, or breaks out the acoustic guitar at hangouts?

Amaru, our drummer, is a beast at BBQs—seriously. In Chile, we have a strong barbecue culture, and honestly, he might be the best grill master we’ve ever met. Mike is definitely the one in charge of drinks (no surprise there—lol). Pedro and Roli are the heart of the laughter—always cracking jokes, pulling pranks, or just being hilarious without trying. As for me… well, I’m a bit bipolar when it comes to hangouts. Some days I’m quiet and reflective, other days I’ll bring out the acoustic guitar and get everyone singing weird songs. It all depends on the vibe.

9.⁠ ⁠When were you last starstruck — and who was it?

When I produced a solo album for Hanin Elias from Atari Teenage Riot. I grew up blasting their music in my headphones—they were one of the first bands that made me feel like rebellion could be art. Working with her was surreal at first, but over time we built a deep creative bond. Now I can honestly say she’s like a sister to me. That full-circle moment was powerful.

10.⁠ ⁠What’s the best part of being a musician? If you couldn’t be one anymore, what job would you want?

That sacred moment when a crowd exhales at the same time. When your lyrics land like lightning. It’s the most human connection I’ve ever felt. If I couldn’t do this anymore, I’d probably go full jungle—run a healing retreat in the Amazon, with sound baths and plant medicine. Or become a storyteller around a fire.

11.⁠ ⁠Any moment in your career you’d want a do-over on?

So many. But I believe mistakes are part of the energy path. There’s no consequence of energy without friction, right?

12.⁠ ⁠If you could be part of one historic recording session, which one and why?

Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd. To witness that blend of genius and grief—to feel that kind of weight in the room. I imagine it wasn’t just about sound—it was about mourning, memory, and transcendence.

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