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Squad

SQUAD since 1987!

About Me

Since it's inception (1987), Squad was destined to fill an important place in the chilean extreme scene from the eighties, due to the great music; a mix of punk, thrash elements and layered with deathy vocals, and second in importance, the lyrics , that described in cheesy humor ( yes, there were some anti-nuclear tunes!),some important issues for the youth of that generation. Squad pioneered an style later adapted for current bands. Born in the minds of Rodrigo Cuadra (now in the succesful band Dorso), and Chris (the only remaining original member), Squad delivered the youthful angst in noisy but with heavy chunks of metal/punk style. With the success of the tape "Gallinazeous Death" , Squad gained fans across the country (a fact unknown for the band!), and played with the most notorious bands of that period . Every band has their song, the one that the audiences scream all nigth, asking to be played , well Squad had one!: MUERTE A LOS HIPPIES, a testament of the new generation hating old hippie trends (ain't sounds wise?). Now in the new century, Chris with new band members still maintains a great following, playing every month with the bands from this new scene. And obviously with great tunes ( check above!).This year is the crucial one!, planning to record the definitive album ,Squad will show a new brand of abrasive music, that it will be a candy for your ears!. Be tuned for news about new music soon!. It's safe to say that Squad is firmly enthroned in the chilean pantheon of rock bands, but most importantly, in the minds of many music fans!!!. For a more accurate and complete biography, jump to the blogs! ............................................................ ........................................................Desd e su inicio ( 1987), Squad estuvo destinado a llenar un importante espacio en la escena musical extrema chilena de los años 80, debido a su gran musica ; una mezcla de punk, elementos del thrash y con vocalizaciones casi death metal, y tambien por sus letras, que describian en un humor grotesco ( si, habian canciones anti-nucleares!), importantes situaciones que atañian a la juventud de esa epoca. Squad fue pionero en un estilo que mas tarde fue adaptado por las bandas actuales. Nacido de las mentes de Rodrigo "Pera" Cuadra ( actualmente en Dorso), y Chris ( el unico miembro original que continua en la banda), Squad entrego la juvenil tension y rabia en sonoros ruidos que mezclaban el punk y el metal. Con el exito del tape "Gallinazeous Death", Squad cosecho fans en todo el pais ( un hecho desconocido para la banda!), ademas de tocar con todas las agrupaciones del estilo de esa epoca. Cada banda tiene "la" cancion, aquella que el publico pide durante todo el concierto, pues bien, Squad tenia una!: MUERTE A LOS HIPPIES, un testamento de la nueva generacion, que odiaba a la generacion anterior, inmersa en creencias hippies ( no suena genial? ). Actualmente , en este nuevo siglo, Chris con nuevos integrantes aun mantiene un fiel seguimiento por parte de las viejas y nuevas generaciones que comparten el estilo. Obviamente, las buenas canciones continuan, chequeen arriba! Es seguro decir, que Squad esta firmemente entronizado en el panteon chileno del rock,pero es mas importante acotar que la musica de Squad esta aun en las mentes de muchos fans de la musica.Para leer una mas precisa y detallada biografia de la banda, visitar www.squadnet.tk
Video "Muerte a los Hippies" en vivo

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Music:

Member Since: 8/21/2006
Band Website: myspace.com/squadband
Band Members: Chris: vocals
Ruben Alarcon: guitar Harry Fernandez: guitar Juan Arevalo: drums
Gonzalo Morales: bass
Influences: CRYPTiC SLAUGHTER , D.R.I , SLAYER, EXODUS, S.O.D, ANTHRAX, DARK ANGEL, CRUMBSUCKERS, MUCKY PUP, EXPLOITED, COAL CHAMBER, DEAD KENNEDYS,G.G ALLIN, GWAR, , any good band from the eighties!
Sounds Like: A mess of all the good bands from the eighties, just raw, violent, energizing crossover music. Squad still is provoking havoc these days...although the band first incarnation dates from 1987!. Come to see us, hear our music...20 years of playing live it can..t be wrong! THRASH 4 EVER!!. SQUAD SUENA A SINCERIDAD, HEY !-MUSICA VIOLENTA, SIN ADORNOS, NI TECLADOS, NI COROS!!!-
Record Label: Independent
Type of Label: None

My Blog

APLAZADO "SQUADRONFEST 2"

DEBIDO A LA INCONTABLE, CANTIDAD DE EVENTOS EN SEPTIEMBRE, SE APLAZA EL "SQUADFEST 2"
Posted by Squad on Thu, 31 Jul 2008 04:30:00 PST

squadronfest 2!!

19 y 20 de Septiembre, se realizara la segunda edicion del SQUADRONFEST!!. evento donde SQUAD, muestra lo mejor del metal emergente y clasico. 2 dias de puro mayhemic metal!!Pronto la lista de bandas ...
Posted by Squad on Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:59:00 PST

SQUAD ahora tambien en NET LOG!!

VISITANOS AHORA Y UNETE A NET LOG!! :http://www.es.netlog.com/squadband
Posted by Squad on Thu, 22 May 2008 07:49:00 PST

organizando tokata en el piraña!

Anoche cerramos trato con Marcelo, dueño del PIRAÑA para un proximo concierto que organizara Squad.Pronto,mas novedades.
Posted by Squad on Fri, 09 May 2008 11:34:00 PST

Squad Manager postea!

Para todos los que quieran cooperar con nuestra banda llamada SQUAD, y quieran mandarnos fotos inéditas, y/o que quieran ver publoicadas en nuestras páginas, favor enviarlas a [email protected], ...
Posted by Squad on Mon, 05 May 2008 03:46:00 PST

14 JUNIO : BELLADONA,SQUAD Y NUCLEAR!!

Belladona, the main frontman of Anthrax, will perform in Santiago,Chile the next month of June, the 14th, in the Cupula,Parque O'higgins, with Squad, and Nuclear....
Posted by Squad on Mon, 21 Apr 2008 02:49:00 PST

squad enters to studio to record new cd!

SQUAD,LEGENDARY THRASH MERCANTS, ENTERS IN FEW DAYS TO RECORD, A NEW CD.!.A FEW SURPRISES ARE EXPECTED, STAY TUNED!...
Posted by Squad on Sat, 19 Apr 2008 01:59:00 PST

CHRIS JOINED AS TRANSLATOR WITH BAD BRAINS!

chris vocalist of squad,worked with BAD BRAINS as a translator.2 full days, knowing to positive,kind guys.Bad Brains played here on April 15, to a crowded house, here in Chile....
Posted by Squad on Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:08:00 PST

SQUAD GUITARIST NOW A PROUD PARENT!/Felicidades por tu nuevo hijo Ruben!

Ruben Alarcon, guitar player of Squad is now a proud parent of a male baby, congratulations!
Posted by Squad on Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:19:00 PST

SQUAD in FACEBOOK

Add SQUAD as a fan in your FACEBOOK Account!
Posted by Squad on Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:34:00 PST