By combining metal with the music of their home country, Brazil's Sepultura have created a captivating hybrid that has . The songs on "Roots," their new album, keep the intensity and aggression of Sepultura's past work. But this time around, the group incorporated a heavier influence and even collaborated with the people, a warrior tribe who live in the remote Amazon jungle.
Sepultura is comprised of Max Cavalers (vocals/guitar), Andreas Kisser (guitar), Paula Jr. (bass) and Igor Cavalera (percussion). The group has been together for 13 years and was signed to Roadrunner after Max to New York in 1988 looking for a record deal.
"Roots" was recorded in a mere and includes a variety of . Sepultura didn't limit themselves to the typical instrumentation of guitar/bass/drums; such Brazillian instruments as the djembe, leteria, and berimbau were used in the recording. In the future, Max hopes to incorporate different styles and influences into Sepultura's music.
The album will be out on March 12, after which time Max says the group will " like crazy." Live performance is very important to the band, and Sepultua strive to keep their shows spontaneous rather than do the same every night. When not on the road, Sepultura call both America and Brazil home. Max has a house in Arizona, but likes to spend time in Brazil to avoid losing his roots.
