Lonestar Massacre

Lonestar Massacre is a deathcore band hailing from San Antonio, Texas, formed in 2018 and recognized for their unrelenting brutality and dark blend of religious and horror-inspired lyrics. The group emerged after the dissolution of a previous project by Hondo Hernandez (vocals) and Jerimiah Rios (guitar). Determined to continue creating music, they set out to craft a heavier, modern sound. Hondo shifted his focus fully to vocals, while Jerimiah—bringing his classical guitar and technical death metal background—helped forge the intense style they envisioned. They initially recruited Isaiah Gutierrez (a longtime childhood friend of Hondo) on drums, and guitarist Steven Stallings, discovered through social media. Early lineup changes saw Isaiah and Steven depart, leading to the arrival of Korvin Gonzales on drums—bringing a punk rock/hardcore edge—and bassist Joseph “Big Smoke” Garcia. The band steadily released music, played local shows, and toured until Hondo’s enlistment in the U.S. Navy. Despite his service, he remained the band’s frontman, contributing whenever possible. Upon his return, Garcia stepped away to focus on family, and Kaleb Brooks, another childhood friend, took over on bass—a role he holds to this day. Lonestar Massacre has worked extensively with producer Chris Mora, maintaining a trusted creative partnership. Today, they continue to tour and perform across the U.S., delivering their signature brand of modern deathcore with unflinching intensity.