Chicano-Christ

Back in 1991 four vatos forged an alliance. Although short lived, the aftershocks are still felt today throughout the Southern Californian punk scene.

Before Manic Hispanic and Union 13: CHICANOCHRIST were informing the anglo-dominated punk rock scene about the struggles of the inner city latino through the power of hardcore punk. Not just hardcore in sound, but in ideals, CHICANOCHRIST walked it liked they talked it. Inspired by their Catholic upbringing (and a love for large amounts of tequila) Chicanochirst took thier message to the needy ears of white America.

The band consisted of singer Chino (the asian-looking one), guitar player Flaco (the skinny one), on drums - Casper (the token gabacho) and bassmaster Pelon (the bald one). No subjects were taboo to the band, they attacked anglo-founded food chains with songs like 'FAJITAS' and 'No more beef or pork carnitas, all you get is stupid fajitas!!!'. They attacked urban gentrification "WHERE YOU FROM??". The problem of finding clean laundry in a world gone mad "DIRTY CHONES". They were the only band with the cojones to stand up to the drug peddling satan-worshiping metal band Brujeria with the classic "BRUJERIA GOES TO HELL".

Chicanochrist spoke the language of the working class latino because that's who they were. To this day, songs like "CHIT!!" and "COME' CACA" are anthems that not only spoke to angry young latinos.. but spoke for them.

As quickly as the band formed they were offered a record deal by El Gigante Paco: head of A&R at Nemesis Records. The band rushed into a Santa Ana based recording studio and recorded and mixed a 12 track EP in only 6 hours. With such a stellar recording done so quickly, it's safe to say the power of Christ (and 2 cases of Tecate) where in the band that night. When Nemesis released the self titled "Chicanochrist' EP the punk scene never knew what hit it. Everyone wanted to know "who are these troubadours of Mexcellence?". Larger name acts were begging Chicanochrist to play with them: El Gigante's phone was ringing off the hook with tour offers and larger labels wanting to by the bands recording contract from Nemesis.

But as quick as the bands rise to fame occured, their demise was even quicker. After spending a week recording a follow up to their self titled E.P., the band was asked to play a private party in Irvine, CA (opening up for Rage Against the Machine). Under duress (and the promise to hook up with 'some fine-ass white girls'), the band agreed to play. During the 4th song members erupted into a inter-band brawl. After the fight a confused (mostly caucasian) audience stared in disbelief and shock as Flaco proclaimed "Fuck all you rich cracker cabrones!!! We can't be bought!!!" Singer Chino yelled "if there are any Protestants or Mormons here tonight, you bitches are going to hell!!!" those were to be the final words uttered from Chicanochrist in public and they were never heard from again. No one is really sure what happend on stage that night. Some say ego clashes over royaltiies, others say that certain members felt that Chicanochrist were too political and evangelical to be playing with "puto fakes" like Rage Against the Machine. All that is certain is one record and one partial-performance later: Chicanochrist asended to punk rock heaven.

Since then, factual information on band members is scarce while rumours run rampant on the internet. Some say that Chino turned his back on music and runs a restaurant in Cabo San Lucas (with Sammy Hagar). Perez Hilton's website states that Flaco has been sighted playing percussion for Shakira. Another source claims Pelon is a mail carrier in Compton, CA and Casper has moved to Boise ID and joined the priesthood. What is certain is 14 years later and the music and beliefs of these four men is not forgotten. Join us , add us, spread the word. Turn up the brown and scream COME' CACA, we're CHICANOCHRIST!!!!!!!!!