washington tiny basement house suburban washington d.c. reverberate music spanish region catalonia heavy metal rendition catalonian national anthem els segadors reapers turn virtually unknown virginia-based band sound thunder celebrities politically sensitive region northeastern spain within days release song rack million hit youtube make band popular single since start 2008. thousands catalonians vote independence spain ban referendum october end violence spur constitutional crisis euro zone fourth-biggest economy back manassas virginia nina osegueda band lead singer make quick decision release video band version els segadors youtube osegueda whose mother catalan strong tie region originally record anthem tribute mother song never intend release single instead part band new full-length album metal release march 2018. violence surround referendum vote change couple single plan release advance show people new album go sound like say vote happen 800 people injure police try vote say try put song show support police brutality suddenly spread place ... notice someone share us twitter wind actually catalan politician osegueda say music station catalonia pick song osegueda interview several radio show attention receive spread relatives catalonian uncle interview local radio band youtube page fan leave message say prefer metal version original many say song strike emotional chord osegueda record part song catalan speak language sing proper pronunciation intimidate say enthusiasm support new find fan humble think big emotional response get bring tear normal heavy metal song us like big deal osegueda say know label everything see many people respond like overwhelm band whose albums crowdfunded various kickstarter campaign tour catalonia first time december days regional elections dec. 21. show plan barcelona tarragona catalonian cities osegueda travel catalonia number time upcoming visit feel different always enjoy go vacation lot deep many people saw song inspiration feel like definitely deep connection say virginia heavy metal band strike chord catalonia anthem