Formed in Santiago in 1990 shortly after the end of Pinochet’s brutal regime,
Los Miserables is one of the longest-running punk acts in Chilean music history.
Known for their anti-establishment stance and left-wing ideology, the band has
done extensive volunteer work and consistently championed the rights of
impoverished Chilean communities. Initially composed of Claudio García
(vocals/drums), Óscar Silva (bass), and Patricio Silva (guitar), the group
released ¿Democracia? (1991), their full-length debut, inspired by
politically-conscious bands like Spanish punks Kortatu and La P...