Banda Lança Chamas formed in São Paulo in 1986 with Carlos Tardioli on vocals, Camilo and Paulo on guitars, Cadinho on bass, and Juninho on drums. They came up through the city's underground scene, playing a raw mix of punk, hardcore, and bits of reggae and Brazilian folk. Their lyrics often carried political and social commentary, which sometimes got them into trouble with authorities.
They put out a few albums in the late '80s and early '90s, including "Eu Vou Abrir o Meu Coração" in 1987. That title track became one of their most recognizable songs, a fast, urgent piece that connected with a lot of young listeners at the time. Other songs like "Eterno Estar" and "Farias Tudo" also showed their blend of aggression and melody.
The band called it quits in 1993. Tardioli's struggles with addiction and the group's generally outspoken approach made their run a turbulent one, but they managed to leave behind a handful of records that still get talked about in certain corners of Brazilian punk.
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