Band: Sepultura
Sepultura are the most influential metal band to come out of Brazil. They began as a rather sloppy death metal band, IMO, but gradually developed an excellent mix of thrash and death which peaked with the release of "Arise". After the release of "Chaos AD", the band decided to incorporate more of the traditional Brazilian tribal drumming into their sound. Some people enjoyed this, but I am not one of them. Soon thereafter, original singer Max Cavalera left the band to form Soulfly, and Sepultura continued with new singer Derrick Greene. They continued with the tribal drumming approach but started incorporating more elements of nu-metal into their sound. Many of their older fans lost interest in the new material, myself included. Despite their current direction, "Arise" is still a classic and a good place to start for people new to the band.
After the release of Dante XXI, longtime drummer Igor Cavalera pulled out of the tour, replaced by Roy Mayorga (formerly of Soulfly). Although the band denied that his exit was permanent, it was later revealed that it was. Jean Dolabella has become the permanent replacement for Cavalera.
Current (or Last Known) Lineup
Musician | Instruments | Currently Also In | Used To Be In | Guest Appearances |
---|---|---|---|---|
Jean Dolabella | Drums | |||
Derrick Green | Vocals | |||
Paulo Jr. | Bass | |||
Andreas Kisser | Guitar | Nailbomb |
Past Lineup (Members Who Never Appeared on an Album)
Musician | Instruments | Currently Also In | Used To Be In |
---|---|---|---|
Roy Mayorga | Drums | Soulfly |
Discography (31 Releases)
2009 - A-Lex by Sepultura
Jean Dolabella | Drums |
Derrick Green | Vocals |
Paulo Jr. | Bass |
Andreas Kisser | Vocals, Guitar |
2006 - Dante XXI by Sepultura
Igor Cavalera | Drums, Percussion, Programming |
Derrick Green | Vocals |
Paulo Jr. | Bass |
Andreas Kisser | Vocals, Guitar |
2005 - Live in Sao Paulo (live) by Sepultura
Igor Cavalera | Drums |
Derrick Green | Vocals |
Paulo Jr. | Bass |
Andreas Kisser | Guitar |
2003 - Roorback by Sepultura
Igor Cavalera | Drums |
Derrick Green | Vocals |
Paulo Jr. | Bass |
Andreas Kisser | Guitar |
2002 - Under a Pale Grey Sky (live) by Sepultura
Igor Cavalera | Drums |
Max Cavalera | Vocals, Guitar |
Paulo Jr. | Bass |
Andreas Kisser | Guitar |
2002 - Revolusongs (EP) by Sepultura
2001 - Nation by Sepultura
Igor Cavalera | Drums |
Derrick Green | Vocals |
Paulo Jr. | Bass |
Andreas Kisser | Guitar |
1999 - Tribus (Single) by Sepultura
Igor Cavalera | Drums |
Derrick Green | Vocals |
Paulo Jr. | Bass |
Andreas Kisser | Guitar |
1999 - Against (Single) by Sepultura
Igor Cavalera | Drums |
Derrick Green | Vocals |
Paulo Jr. | Bass |
Andreas Kisser | Guitar |
1998 - Choke (Single) by Sepultura
Igor Cavalera | Drums |
Derrick Green | Vocals |
Paulo Jr. | Bass |
Andreas Kisser | Guitar |
1998 - Against by Sepultura
Igor Cavalera | Drums |
Derrick Green | Vocals |
Paulo Jr. | Bass |
Andreas Kisser | Guitar |
1997 - B-Sides (Comp) by Sepultura
Igor Cavalera | Drums |
Max Cavalera | Vocals, Guitar |
Paulo Jr. | Bass |
Andreas Kisser | Guitar |
1997 - Blood Rooted (Comp.) by Sepultura
Igor Cavalera | Drums |
Max Cavalera | Vocals, Guitar |
Paulo Jr. | Bass |
Andreas Kisser | Guitar |
1996 - Ratamahatta (Single) by Sepultura
Igor Cavalera | Drums |
Max Cavalera | Vocals, Guitar |
Paulo Jr. | Bass |
Andreas Kisser | Guitar |
1996 - Attitude (Single) by Sepultura
Igor Cavalera | Drums |
Max Cavalera | Vocals, Guitar |
Paulo Jr. | Bass |
Andreas Kisser | Guitar |
1996 - Roots Bloody Roots (Single) by Sepultura
Igor Cavalera | Drums |
Max Cavalera | Vocals, Guitar |
Paulo Jr. | Bass |
Andreas Kisser | Guitar |
1996 - The Roots Of Sepultura (Comp) by Sepultura
Igor Cavalera | Drums |
Max Cavalera | Vocals, Guitar, Percussion |
Paulo Jr. | Bass, Percussion |
Andreas Kisser | Guitar, Percussion, Backing Vocals, Sitar |
1996 - Roots by Sepultura
Igor Cavalera | Drums |
Max Cavalera | Vocals, Guitar, Percussion |
Paulo Jr. | Bass, Percussion |
Andreas Kisser | Guitar, Percussion, Backing Vocals, Sitar |
1994 - Slave New World (Single) by Sepultura
Igor Cavalera | Drums |
Max Cavalera | Vocals, Guitar |
Paulo Jr. | Bass |
Andreas Kisser | Guitar |
1994 - Refuse / Resist (Single) by Sepultura
Igor Cavalera | Drums |
Max Cavalera | Vocals, Guitar |
Paulo Jr. | Bass |
Andreas Kisser | Guitar |
1993 - Territory (Single) by Sepultura
Igor Cavalera | Drums |
Max Cavalera | Vocals, Guitar |
Paulo Jr. | Bass |
Andreas Kisser | Guitar |
1993 - Chaos A.D. by Sepultura
Igor Cavalera | Drums |
Max Cavalera | Vocals, Guitar |
Paulo Jr. | Bass |
Andreas Kisser | Guitar |
1992 - Third World Posse (EP) by Sepultura
Igor Cavalera | Drums |
Max Cavalera | Vocals, Guitar |
Paulo Jr. | Bass |
Andreas Kisser | Guitar |
1991 - Under Siege (Regnum Irae) (Single) by Sepultura
Igor Cavalera | Drums |
Max Cavalera | Vocals, Guitar |
Paulo Jr. | Bass |
Andreas Kisser | Guitar |
1991 - Dead Embryonic Cells (Single) by Sepultura
Igor Cavalera | Drums |
Max Cavalera | Vocals, Guitar |
Paulo Jr. | Bass |
Andreas Kisser | Guitar |
1991 - Arise (Single) by Sepultura
Igor Cavalera | Drums |
Max Cavalera | Vocals, Guitar |
Paulo Jr. | Bass |
Andreas Kisser | Guitar |
1991 - Arise by Sepultura
Igor Cavalera | Drums |
Max Cavalera | Vocals, Guitar |
Paulo Jr. | Bass |
Andreas Kisser | Guitar |
1989 - Beneath the Remains by Sepultura
Igor Cavalera | Drums |
Max Cavalera | Vocals, Guitar |
Paulo Jr. | Bass |
Andreas Kisser | Guitar |
1987 - Schizophrenia by Sepultura
Igor Cavalera | Drums |
Max Cavalera | Vocals, Guitar |
Paulo Jr. | Bass |
Andreas Kisser | Guitar |
1986 - Morbid Visions by Sepultura
Igor Cavalera | Drums |
Max Cavalera | Vocals, Guitar |
Jairo T. Guedz | Guitar |
Paulo Jr. | Bass |
1985 - Bestial Devastation (EP) by Sepultura
Igor Cavalera | Drums |
Max Cavalera | Vocals, Guitar |
Jairo T. Guedz | Guitar |
Paulo Jr. | Bass |