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Sepultura
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▸ Artist · 1991–1996

Sepultura

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Formed1984OriginBrazilGenrethrash metal, death metal, groove metalLabelCogumelo Records, Nuclear Blast, SPV GmbHMembersMax Cavalera

Imagine the thunderous roar of guitars slicing through the air, a primal rhythm that gets your heart racing and your head banging. That's the essence of Sepultura, the Brazilian heavy metal powerhouse that has been shaking the ground since 1984. Hailing from Belo Horizonte, this band has carved its name into the annals of thrash, death, and groove metal, blending influences from alternative metal to world music. With iconic anthems like "Roots Bloody Roots," "Arise," and "Refuse/Resist," they’ve created a sound that transcends genres while remaining fiercely authentic. Led by the dynamic Max Cavalera, Sepultura's relentless energy and innovation have kept them at the forefront of the metal scene, ensuring their legacy will echo through the ages, like a riff that never fades.

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Arise
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1991
Refuse/Resist
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1993
Roots Bloody Roots
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