Sepultura
Brazil's metal export to the world — Roots-era tribal thrash that reshaped heavy music's map.
Sepultura formed in Belo Horizonte, Brazil in 1984 around brothers Max and Igor Cavalera, and grew from raw death-tinged thrash on their earliest records into the tighter, faster attack of Beneath the Remains and Arise. By the early 1990s the band had become one of the most widely known metal groups to emerge from outside the United States and Europe.
The 1993 album Chaos A.D. slowed the tempos into a heavier groove and brought in percussion and political lyrics, and Roots pushed further, incorporating Brazilian percussion and a recorded collaboration with the Xavante people. Max Cavalera left in 1996 and Derrick Green took over on vocals, with the band continuing to record and tour for decades afterwards. Their sound remains built on downtuned riffing, tribal-leaning drum patterns and shouted vocals.
Festivals Sepultura is playing
Sepultura at a glance
What festivals is Sepultura playing in 2026?
Sepultura is booked at 1 festival: Rock in Rio 2026.
Is Sepultura playing Rock in Rio 2026?
Yes — Sepultura is on the Rock in Rio 2026 lineup, September 4–13, 2026 at Cidade do Rock, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. They play Saturday, September 5.
Where is Sepultura from?
Sepultura is from Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
What kind of music does Sepultura play?
Sepultura is tagged metal and thrash.
What festivals has Sepultura played before?
Sepultura has played Sonic Temple 2026, Welcome to Rockville 2026.
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