Cassino Rock formed in 2002 with João Baptista on guitar and vocals, Leandro Policarpo on bass, Leandro do Nascimento on drums, and Adriano Caetano on keyboards. They took their name from a casino in Rio de Janeiro. Their first album came out in 2005, followed by 'O Mundo Não É Justo' in 2007 and 'Guerra e Paz' in 2009.
One of their songs, 'A Guerra que Há em Mim,' got attention for its direct lyrics about inner conflict. It became a hit for them. Other tracks like 'Doce Leviana' and 'Dilemas' show their range with themes of desire and difficult choices.
They built a following through steady live shows in their early years. The band's music often dealt with personal and social tensions without smoothing them over.
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