La Armada is a Dominican-American band formed in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, in 2001 and based in Chicago since 2008. They play hardcore punk and metal that incorporates traditional Caribbean beats, a style they refer to as "Latino Hardcore Fury". Their lyrics, both Spanish and English, reflect political ideals… Read moreShow less
La Armada is a Dominican-American band formed in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, in 2001 and based in Chicago since 2008. They play hardcore punk and metal that incorporates traditional Caribbean beats, a style they refer to as "Latino Hardcore Fury". Their lyrics, both Spanish and English, reflect political ideals like anti-colonialism, anti-capitalism, and anti-racism. Since moving to the US, La Armada has released several EPs and three full-length albums, most recently Anti-Colonial Vol. 2 (2022). Praised for their live performances, they have toured with Sick of It All, Propagandhi, and Death by Stereo.