Spanish Punk Band Airbag Loved Weezer So Much They Played Entire Sets of Covers in Their Early Years: “We Wanted to Be Like Them”
Spanish punk trio Airbag once played several concerts made up entirely of Weezer covers, reflecting how strongly the American band influenced them in their early years. The story matters because Airbag say Weezer’s blend of energetic rock, melody and detail helped shape their own musical direction.
The cover project began in the early 2000s and staged around five or six shows, including one focused on Weezer’s 2001 Green Album. Airbag even used a green backdrop for that show’s poster, and frontman Adolfo Díaz recalled that the band had said in an early interview: “We want to be like Weezer when we grow up.” Airbag have now released their ninth album, Una extraña fuerza, while Weezer have released their 20th studio album and plan international tour dates in 2027.
In short
- Airbag played five or six Weezer-only concerts.
- Their early admiration for Weezer helped shape their sound.
- Airbag’s ninth album, Una extraña fuerza, has been released.
Explained simply
Weezer are an American rock band formed in the 1990s, known for pairing loud guitars with catchy melodies. Their 2001 album, commonly called the Green Album, was one of the records that shaped Spanish trio Airbag as they were finding their sound.
Airbag began in the late 1990s and built a career around energetic punk rock and melodic songs. Their early tribute concerts show how musicians can learn from a band’s sound and songwriting while developing their own style.
The story links two bands at different stages of long careers: Airbag have released their ninth album, and Weezer their 20th studio album. It offers a glimpse of how an influence can remain part of a band’s history as its members create new music.