Sarabatana formed in São Paulo in 1984, with João Gordo as their frontman. Their music drew from rock and punk, but it was their confrontational lyrics about politics and society that got them noticed. The song 'Rivotril' became particularly notorious for its direct treatment of drug abuse and mental health, sparking legal challenges and public outcry.
The band kept working for years, putting out records that maintained their raw, unfiltered approach. They never really softened their stance or their sound.
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