Feature: Wagner the Band Decodes “Reptilian Attack”
What was the creative process like for this particular song?
Oh, you know, just the usual: sitting in a dimly lit room with a tinfoil hat on, surrounded by cryptic drawings and YouTube conspiracy videos playing in the background. Honestly, once you start imagining Reptilian overlords controlling everything, the creative juices just flow. It was like my brain was possessed—either by the spirit of rock 'n' roll or a Reptilian (still unclear which). I think my paranoia reached peak levels, and voilà, "Reptilian Attack" was born!
How do you feel "Reptilian Attack" represents your artistic identity?
I’d say "Reptilian Attack" is a perfect example of how I like to take serious ideas—like the fact that some people really believe in lizard people—and give them a funky twist. It’s rock, it’s rebellion, it’s social commentary, and it’s wrapped in enough humor and sarcasm to make you question if you’re actually being watched by aliens. I wanna have fun when I am writing but also tell a good story.
What was your favorite moment in making the music video?
I experimented with AI platforms like Kaiber and ChatGPT to craft a backstory for the song, set in a parallel universe during the 1960s. In this world, humanity stumbles upon a hidden Reptilian society living beneath a fictional cave system on a remote Caribbean island. The most exciting part was dreaming up wild ideas for the story and then bringing it to life through AI-generated artwork. After that, it was a labor of love—hours of piecing everything together into one cohesive vision.
Can you tell us more about you as an artist?
My Name is Rainer Wagner. I sing, I write songs, and apparently, I’m now an expert on intergalactic lizard politics. I love combining 70s and 80s rock vibes with modern ideas and weird stories, especially ones that make you laugh, think, and maybe question reality for a second. I'm also passionate about live, raw, honest music—none of that overly polished stuff. Give me some real instruments, a solid groove, and a wild concept, and I'm happy.
How do you continuously grow and evolve as an artist?
I try to avoid being abducted by aliens—that's key. But really, I think it's about staying curious and not taking myself too seriously. I love experimenting with new sounds and ideas. Whether it's writing about Reptilians or the strange world we live in, I'm always looking for ways to surprise myself. Growth, to me, means learning every day to get 1% better at what I do, having fun, and maybe sometimes wearing a tinfoil hat while doing it. ;-)