Tag: Max Cavalera
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Hellbound interviews Max Cavalera
Back in March, I had the extreme luck to sit down with one of my all-time heroes, Max Cavalera. Max was in Vancouver with Soulfly, touring the first Nailbomb album, Point Blank, in its entirety, as played onstage by Soulfly. As a Sepultura fan since I first heard Arise in 1991, it was an extreme…
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Anticipating: Melechesh – Enki (out March 10)
Available on March 10th 2015 in North America, from the folks over at Nuclear Blast, it’s MELECHESH with Enki. Promising to add yet another solid full length to their just about flawless repertoire, MELECHESH are set for a European tour to perform tasty new tracks like “Multiple Truths” (lyric video below). MELECHESH accompanied by a…
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A metal band in Botswana needs your help. Please give generously…
Gaborone-based bangers Wrust still need nearly two grand to bring their metal to the masses (or at least Milan, Italy) and they only have four more days to raise the money. Now’s your change to help save a band in Africa–and trust me, the Christian Children’s Fund has absolutely nothing to do with this!
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Soulfly – Enslaved
Soulfly may not be the cutting edge band it once was, but it’s still a relevant bulwark of power in today’s metal scene. Enslaved is a poignant celebration of Max Cavalera’s musical vision and his longevity.
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Sepultura – Kairos
Kairos is definitely an album produced by a band that has seemingly stuck to their guns even when their decisions have divided their fan base. While not a huge progressive leap forward, it’s a great listen.
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Sepultura @ Vogue Theatre, Vancouver BC, May 31, 2011
Sepultura, celebrating their 27th year as a band in 2011, are still in fine, fine form. Derrick Green is an engaging frontman, bantering with the crowd between every song, and absolutely tearing the place up vocally. Drummer Jean Dolabella is a powerhouse, and the best compliment I can give him is that all of the…