From raw aggression to indigenous rhythms, they shaped extreme metal from Belo Horizonte.
For their thrash roots, try 'Inner Self' or 'Beneath The Remains'. 'Roots Bloody Roots' captures that later, heavier groove they're known for.
Sepultura brought Brazilian metal to the world stage, starting with the thrash intensity of 'Beneath The Remains' and evolving into something broader. Their 1996 album 'Roots' wove indigenous rhythms into heavy music, a move that still echoes in metal today. Songs like 'Roots Bloody Roots' and 'Territory' became anthems for a generation of fans outside the usual metal hubs.
They formed in Belo Horizonte in 1984, with early albums like 'Morbid Visions' leaning into thrash. By the early '90s, 'Arise' and its tracks showed their growing reach, before 'Roots' in 1996 marked a shift toward Brazilian rhythms during Max Cavalera's tenure.
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