Vilipêndio

Vilipêndio formed in São Paulo in 1993, taking their name from the Portuguese word for scorn. Their early work was raw and confrontational, with their 1996 album 'A Realidade É...' drawing particular attention for its lyrical content. The band's music spoke to frustrations that weren't finding voice elsewhere in Brazilian metal at the time.

Marcelo de Andrade has been the constant vocalist through various lineup changes. Their songs like 'A Viagem' and 'De Olhos Bem Abertos' show how their sound evolved from straightforward aggression to something more layered and introspective while keeping that core intensity.

They've worked outside mainstream channels for most of their existence, dealing with the practical challenges that come with that territory. Their music has maintained a particular kind of blunt honesty that connects with listeners who appreciate that direct approach.