MEMRI DTTM Series Shines Light on Transnational Extremism: Chilean Neo-Nazi Rock Band Promotes …
The upcoming annual neo-Nazi rock festival in Puerto Montt, Chile, set for September 2025, is making headlines as the Chilean neo-Nazi band advertises the event. The band took to Telegram on March 26, 2025, to promote the festival, which will showcase not only their music but also international acts from the U.S.A., Argentina, Mexico, Slovakia, and of course, Chile. This festival marks the fifth consecutive year that the band will host this event in Puerto Montt.
This neo-Nazi band from Chile has been organizing this festival annually since at least 2021, with the first promotion posted on Telegram on October 4, 2021. Their recent flyer showcasing the event, scheduled for September 19 to September 20 in Puerto Montt, boasts an impressive lineup of neo-Nazi rock bands from various countries. The collaboration of bands on the flyer indicates a strong presence of known acts within the extreme-right music scene.
Utilizing their Telegram channel, established on October 4, 2021, the band is actively promoting their music on streaming platforms like Spotify and YouTube. By providing links to access their music, they are engaging with their audience in a digital landscape.
Through their online presence and promotional strategies, the Chilean neo-Nazi band is attracting attention not only locally but also internationally. This festival serves as a platform for like-minded individuals from different corners of the world to come together and celebrate their shared ideologies and music tastes. It’s a testament to the reach and influence of extremist groups in today’s interconnected world.
As the band continues to leverage digital platforms and social media to spread their message and promote their annual festival, authorities and concerned individuals must remain vigilant. By monitoring and addressing the online activities of such groups, law enforcement agencies and the wider community can work together to combat the spread of extremist ideologies and prevent radicalization.
The upcoming neo-Nazi rock festival in Puerto Montt highlights the need for increased awareness and action against transnational extremism. By shining a light on events like this, we can better understand the tactics and networks that extremist groups use to amplify their voices and recruit new members. It’s a stark reminder of the ongoing threat posed by such organizations and the importance of collective efforts to counter their influence.