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Xeque-mate
Xeque-Mate formed in São Paulo's metal scene during the mid-1980s. Their debut album came out in 1986, and they've kept at it with records like the live 'Ao...
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Xeque-Mate formed in São Paulo's metal scene during the mid-1980s. Their debut album came out in 1986, and they've kept at it with records like the live 'Ao Vivo no Dama de Ferro' in 1988 and 'Anjos e Demônios' a decade later. Vocalist Ratto has been the constant member, with guitarist Cássio Audi and bassist Felipe Andreoli among those who've played in the band.
Their song 'Filhos do Metal' became something of an anthem for Brazilian metalheads. The band's straightforward, celebratory lyrics about metal culture sometimes drew criticism from conservative groups, but they stuck to their sound. They've also worked with other musicians, including Andreas Kisser from Sepultura.
Xeque-Mate's catalog includes tracks like 'Louco Por Você' and 'Pra Sempre', showing a range within their heavy metal style. They've maintained a presence in Brazil's metal community for decades without much fuss about their status.
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