Chilean hardcore is a fast, abrasive strain of punk rooted in Santiago’s DIY scenes and shaped by the country’s social tensions. It blends breakneck drum patterns, overdriven guitars, and shouted, urgent vocals with lyrics that confront inequality, police repression, alienation, and everyday survival. The sound ranges from raw street punk energy to tighter hardcore riffs, sometimes flirting with skatepunk speed or metallic weight, but it keeps a no-frills intensity and singalong gang choruses. Shows and releases often grow from independent collectives, emphasizing solidarity, protest, and cathartic release over polish.

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Pegotes

Album - 10 Tracks - Released October 28, 2025