The band Sepultura announced this Friday (8/12) that they will disband. The statement was posted on the band’s official Instagram.
“Sepultura will stop. They will die. A conscious and planned death. Over the next 18 months we will celebrate 40 years with our fans on a farewell tour that will take place across the planet. It will be a celebration of the past and present for the last time,” said the group, who titled their farewell tour “Celebrating Life Through Death.”
The quartet consisting of Derrick Green, Paulo Jr., Eloy Casagrande and Andreas Kisser has already announced that farewell shows will begin in 2024 and take place in several countries in the Americas and Europe. There will be a total of 40 shows.
The final tour will be recorded and will result in a live album, with 40 songs recorded across the band’s 40 performances.
End of the Sepultura
Sepultura was created by brothers Max and Igor Cavalera, in Belo Horizonte (MG), in 1984, and at the time already included bassist Paulo Jr. The band became a reference in heavy metal, mainly for mixing the heavy sound with tribal, indigenous elements. people, Africans, among others.
International recognition came in 1996, when the group released the album “Roots”, which also included Carlinhos Brown as one of the collaborators. The album also marked the farewell of singer Max Calavera, while his brother (drummer) left the band 10 years later.
Of the original lineup, only bassist Paulo Jr. remained present throughout all the different configurations. After him, guitarist Andrea Kisser is the oldest current member, having joined the band in 1987. Vocalist Derrick Green joined in 1998, after Max’s departure. To top it off, Eloy Casagrande only appeared in 2011, as second drummer to take Igor’s place. , by Jean Dolabella.
The group’s most recent release was the album “SepulQuarta”, recorded live with guests during the Covid-19 pandemic and released in 2021. At the time, ndreas Kisser told g1 that the group was living “the moment best of their career.” in all respects.”
Check out the Brazilian dates for the band’s farewell tour below.
Belo Horizonte: March 1, at Arena Hall with tickets between R$75 and R$250
Juiz de Fora: On March 2, at the Cultural Parking with tickets ranging from R$75 to R$200
Brazil: March 9, at the Arena Lounge with tickets between R$75 and R$200
Uberlandia: March 15, in Castelli with tickets between R$75 and R$200
Porto Alegre: March 21, in Araújo Vianna with tickets between R$62.50 and R$250
,strong>Curitiba: March 22, live with tickets between R$75 and R$200
Florianopolis: March 23, at the Opus Arena with tickets between R$100 and R$200
St. Paul: September 6, at Espaço Unimed with tickets between R$75 and R$350
Source: Terra
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