Straight from the Big Island’s underground, El Sancho return with “Guaranteed Death”—a ripping new single out now on Despicable Pickle Records. Known for blending sardonic wit with breakneck punk energy, the Hawaii-based trio once again deliver a shot of sharp-edged chaos in under three minutes.
“Guaranteed Death” is classic El Sancho: fast, raw, and self-aware. Gritty guitars, hammering drums, and vocals that toe the line between snarled satire and pure fury make this one of their most pointed tracks to date. Recorded without frills and steeped in urgency, it captures the band’s live intensity while poking fun at the existential dread we’ve all come to know too well.
Since 2019, El Sancho have carved out their place in Hawaii’s punk landscape—sharing stages with legends like FEAR, MDC, and TSOL while staying true to their DIY ethos. Their sound recalls the punch of Screeching Weasel or early Bad Religion, but with a distinct island flavor that sets them apart from the mainland.
If you’re sleeping on Hawaiian punk, “Guaranteed Death” is your wake-up call. This isn’t surf tunes with distortion—this is the real thing: loud, smart, and built to be blasted.
