Sepultura

Not to be confused with Sepulture.

Sepultura
Sepultura at Wacken Open Air in 2018
Sepultura at Wacken Open Air in 2018
Background information
OriginBelo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Genres
DiscographySepultura discography
Years active1984–present[a]
Labels
Spinoffs
Members
Past membersSee List of Sepultura members
Websitesepultura.com.br

Sepultura (Portuguese: [ˌsepuwˈtuɾɐ], "grave")[3] is a Brazilian heavy metal band formed in Belo Horizonte in 1984 by brothers Max and Igor Cavalera.[4] Initially a black metal band,[5] they were a major force in the groove metal, thrash metal and death metal genres during the late 1980s and early 1990s,[6][7] with their later experiments drawing influence from alternative metal, world music, nu metal,[6] hardcore punk and industrial metal.[8][9] Sepultura is also considered part of the second wave of thrash metal acts from the late 1980s to early-to-mid-1990s.[16]

Sepultura has released fifteen studio albums to date. The band released their debut album Morbid Visions in 1986, followed a year a later by their second album Schizophrenia; the latter caught the attention of several record labels, including Roadrunner Records, with whom Sepultura signed in 1988.[17] Their third album, and Roadrunner debut, Beneath the Remains (1989) garnered the band its first breakthrough outside of Brazil.[18] The next three albums—Arise (1991), Chaos A.D. (1993) and Roots (1996)—cemented Sepultura's reputation as one of the most successful heavy metal bands of the 1990s.[18][19] The band has sold over three million units in the United States and almost 20 million worldwide,[20][21] gaining multiple gold and platinum records around the globe, including in countries as diverse as France,[22][23] Australia,[24] Indonesia,[25] the United States,[26] Cyprus,[27] and their native Brazil.[28]

Sepultura has gone through several membership changes throughout its 40-year existence, with Max and Igor Cavalera departing in 1996 and 2006, respectively. Their classic lineup, which lasted for nearly a decade, consisted of Max, Igor, bassist Paulo Jr. and guitarist Andreas Kisser.[29][30] Since Igor's departure in 2006, there have been no original members left in the band. Although Paulo Jr. joined Sepultura shortly after its formation in late 1984 and is the longest serving member, he did not perform on any of the band's studio albums until Chaos A.D..[b] Kisser, who replaced onetime guitarist Jairo Guedz, has appeared on all of Sepultura's albums since Schizophrenia; he also recorded bass guitar until Chaos A.D..[b] Their current lineup consists of Paulo Jr., Kisser, singer Derrick Green (who replaced Max in 1997), and drummer Greyson Nekrutman. In March 2024, after four decades together, the band began what has been announced as a year-and-a-half long farewell tour, after which they will disband.[1][35][36][37][2]

  1. ^ a b "Sepultura Announces 'Farewell Tour' To Mark Band's 40th Anniversary". Blabbermouth.net. December 8, 2023. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "SEPULTURA's ANDREAS KISSER On Where He Stands With MAX And IGOR CAVALERA Today: 'There's No Relationship At All'". Blabbermouth.net. September 23, 2024. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
  3. ^ Barcinski & Gomes 1999, page 17.
  4. ^ Barcinski & Gomes 1999, page 16.
  5. ^ Avelar, Idelber (2011). "Otherwise National: Locality and Power in the Art of Sepultura". In Wallach, Jeremy; Berger, Harris M.; Greene, Paul D. (eds.). Metal Rules the Globe: Heavy Metal Music Around the World. Duke University Press. p. 139. ISBN 978-0-8223-4733-0.
  6. ^ a b Dimery 2006 pg 782, "Drawing on Brazilian Latin and tribal music, nu-metal, and Sepultura's own thrash/death style, the results were unique,"
  7. ^ Darzin, Daina (May 5, 1994). "Sepultura: Chaos A.D." Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on May 27, 2007. Retrieved July 13, 2008.
  8. ^ Haagsma, Robert (1993). "Sepultura". Aardschok / Metal Hammer. Archived from the original on December 6, 2008. Retrieved May 3, 2008. Archived at Sepultura.be Archived March 3, 2016, at the Wayback Machine
  9. ^ Barcinski & Gomes 1999, pages 89 & 90.
  10. ^ "'Thrash Metal' Book Due In September". Blabbermouth.net. June 24, 2007. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
  11. ^ "Thrash Flashback: Kreator's 'Pleasure To Kill'". Geeksofdoom.com. July 16, 2012. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
  12. ^ "Overkill: Ironbound". Popmatters.com. February 11, 2010. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
  13. ^ "Programa Nº8 – Rock en Cadena". Rockencadena.home.blog. June 5, 2019. Retrieved September 3, 2019.
  14. ^ "30 Essential thrash metal bands that aren't the big four". loudersound.com. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
  15. ^ "Flotsam and Jetsam Writing New Album". Ultimate Guitar. June 23, 2022. Retrieved June 23, 2022.
  16. ^ [10][11][12][13][14][15]
  17. ^ Angle, Brad (April 3, 2020). "Sepultura's 'Beneath the Remains': Max Cavalera on "Make-It-or-Break-It Album"". Revolver. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
  18. ^ a b Mills, Matt (June 20, 2023). "A beginner's guide to Roadrunner Records in five essential albums". loudersound.com. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
  19. ^ "1993: The year Roadrunner Records became an unstoppable force". loudersound.com. July 20, 2017. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
  20. ^ "Brazil Metal Act Sepultura Has Stood the Test of Time | Jakarta Globe". Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved October 28, 2015.
  21. ^ "Legendary Heavy Metal Band Sepultura To Appear At NAMM 2011 AKG Booth For Autograph-Signing Sessions". September 30, 2011. Archived from the original on September 30, 2011.
  22. ^ "Les certifications Albums - Année 1994". Musique sur Disque en France (SNEP). Archived from the original on December 14, 2007. Retrieved July 8, 2008.
  23. ^ "Les certifications Albums - Année 1997". Musique sur Disque en France (SNEP). Archived from the original on December 17, 2007. Retrieved July 8, 2008.
  24. ^ "Aria Charts - Accreditations - 1997 Albums". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved July 8, 2008.
  25. ^ Barcinski & Gomes 1999, pages 109 & 143.
  26. ^ "Gold and Platinum – Searchable Database". RIAA. Retrieved July 8, 2008.
  27. ^ "Sepultura – Dante XXI Certified Gold in Cyprus". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. March 21, 2007. Archived from the original on July 8, 2011. Retrieved January 23, 2009.
  28. ^ Barcinski & Gomes 1999, page 143.
  29. ^ "MAX CAVALERA Is Open To Reunion Of SEPULTURA's Classic Lineup 'As Long As We Do It The Right Way'". Blabbermouth.net. July 7, 2024. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
  30. ^ "Brazilian metal icons revisit early Sepultura recordings at Great American". CBS San Francisco. October 9, 2023. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
  31. ^ "Max Cavalera Says Paulo Jr. Didn't Play Bass On Any Early Sepultura Recordings". Blabbermouth.net. December 3, 2010. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
  32. ^ "Max Cavalera Talks About Getting 'Kicked Out' Of Sepultura, Hanging Out With OZZY OSBOURNE". Blabbermouth.net. April 16, 2014. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
  33. ^ "Sepultura Bassist: Reunion With Max Cavalera Would Have To Happen 'Naturally'". Blabbermouth.net. January 31, 2020. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
  34. ^ "Hall of Fame Countdown: Sepultura's Arise". Decibel. February 18, 2016. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
  35. ^ "Sepultura breaking up after 40th anniversary farewell tour". brooklynvegan.com. December 8, 2023.
  36. ^ "Watch: SEPULTURA Kicks Off Farewell Tour, Plays First Show With New Drummer GREYSON NEKRUTMAN". Blabbermouth.net. March 2, 2024. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  37. ^ "ELOY CASAGRANDE Discusses His Decision To Leave SEPULTURA For SLIPKNOT - "The Band Was Going To Break Up, And I Didn't Want To Stop Playing Drums At The Age Of 33"". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. May 14, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.


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