Condenados

**Condenados** is a Chilean doom metal band known for their raw, riff-heavy sound and dark, occult-themed lyrics. Hailing from Santiago, the group formed in the early 2010s and quickly carved out a niche in the underground metal scene with their blend of traditional doom influences (think Candlemass or Saint Vitus) and a gritty, horror-inspired aesthetic. Their music often leans into themes of existential dread, folklore, and the macabre, delivered in Spanish to amplify their regional identity. Releases like *El Camino de la Serpiente* and *A Painful Journey Into Nihil* showcase their knack for slow, crushing rhythms and haunting vocal delivery, earning them a cult following among doom enthusiasts. While they maintain a relatively mysterious presence, Condenados has become a staple in South America’s metal circuit, celebrated for keeping the spirit of classic doom alive while adding their own shadowy twist.