Xerosoft formed in São Paulo in 1985 with Guilherme Arantes on vocals, Ricardo Silveira on guitar, Luiz Carlini on bass, and Marco Mattoli on drums. They started playing in underground clubs around the city, building a following through live shows rather than industry support.
Their 1988 debut album took its name from the track "Fui Na Sta Ifigênia," which became their breakthrough song. The record's raw energy and working-class themes connected with listeners, though some found the lyrics too provocative for the time. Other songs like "Hino Do Xeroso" and "Overclock Deu Errado" became staples of their sets.
Arantes, Silveira, and Mattoli remained the core of the band through lineup changes. They kept recording into the 2000s with albums like "Cemitério de Elefantes" in 1991 and "7 Pecados Capitais" in 2005, maintaining their straightforward rock approach without chasing trends.
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