6 Weapons formed in East Los Angeles in the mid-2000s around vocalist Benny Soto. Their debut album came out in 2009, and its lead single 'Mi Barrio' became a local anthem. They've put out several records since, including Take What's Yours in 2011 and Ascensor in 2017.
Their sound pulls from hardcore punk and hip-hop, with some Latin rhythms mixed in. Songs like 'Terror' and 'Sin Retroceder' show that aggressive edge. Lyrically, they often deal with identity and social justice, which has sometimes drawn criticism for being too confrontational.
The band's lineup has included guitarists Eddie Perez and Germán Rodriguez, bassist Bo$$, and drummer Danny Vargas. They've kept a fairly steady presence without becoming mainstream fixtures, more of a consistent voice from a specific place and perspective.
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