A Brazilian pair whose songs blended sertanejo and rock with violent, graphic themes.
For a quick sense of their sound, try 'Velho Poeta' or 'Coração Vazio'. They're not for the faint of heart, but they stick with you.
Their track 'O Machado e a Motosserra' drew criticism for its chainsaw-attack lyrics, but it resonated with listeners who felt marginalized. They saw their music as reflecting harsh Brazilian realities, pulling from folk, sertanejo, and rock influences like Bob Dylan and The Beatles. Songs like 'Velho Poeta' and 'Couro Grosso' show their range beyond the morbid.
They met in Goiânia in the 1980s, with Silva on guitar and vocals and Goiano writing lyrics. They released albums like 'O Machado e a Motosserra' in 1989, 'A Nova História' in 1994, and 'Deus, o Diabo e a Morte' in 2001.
Keep it compact: a lyric you come back to, a live memory, or the part of the catalog you would point someone toward first.
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