ma-che-tres – slang term for a machete fused to G3 rifle

First show: With Fugazi at the Wilson Center in Washington, DC, 1997

In 1998 the band's first self titled release Machetres 7” record was produced by Guy Picciotto in a split release by Dischord / Brickthrower Records. Since then, the band has played throughout the United States and El Salvador.

In 2003 Machetres released “Do” as part of a compilation CD on Dischord Records. In April 2004 the band released their first full length self-titled album; released on Venceremos Records and recorded by Don Zientara at Inner Ear Studios. In 2012 they returned to Inner Ear to record another 7" with Zientara, released March 2013. 

Machetres have shared the stage with the likes of Fugazi, Café Tacuba, Molotov, and El Vez. They have been invited to perform at The Smithsonian, "Operation Ceasefire" at the National Mall, GALA Hispanic Theatre and were featured by MHz Spotlight (MHz Networks). 

Equally committed to the support of the DC punk scene, grassroots organization, social justice and Latino youth, they are well known to perform benefit concerts throughout the community.

 Lilo Gonzalez- Lead Vocals and Guitar    |    Paul Gonzalez- Bass    |    Cris Gajardo- Drums    

( Ryan Bukstein- Drums )

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7" EP "Sopa de Res"

Recorded at Inner Ear Studios by Don Zientara. Mastered by TJ Lipple  © 2012 Sopa De Records

Selections from "Machetres" 2004 

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