7 Minutos Para Morrer formed in São Paulo in 1999, taking their name from the Portuguese phrase for '7 Minutes Until Death.' They started with a raw hardcore sound, releasing their debut EP 'Ordem e Progresso' independently in 2001. Songs like 'Mortos Vivos' and 'Festa de Halloween' would later become staples of their live sets.
Their 2004 debut album 'Mortos Vivos' gave them a breakthrough in Brazilian hardcore circles. The title track became something of an anthem for fans drawn to their aggressive approach. They followed with albums like 'Balas Reais' in 2006 and 'Ossos e Cinzas' in 2010, maintaining a steady output through the 2000s and 2010s.
The band has included members like Fred Castro on vocals, Peu Sousa on guitar, Cadão on bass, and Caio on drums. Their lyrics often touch on social and political themes, which has occasionally put them at odds with authorities. In 2008, they faced legal trouble after a concert in Curitiba.
Over time, their sound evolved from the straightforward aggression of their early work toward something more textured, though they never lost their hardcore foundation. They kept releasing material into the 2010s with albums like 'Mundo Novo' in 2014.
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