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In not very surprising news, SOULFLY have parted ways with their longtime record label/home Roadrunner Records and have signed a NEW deal with Nuclear Blast Entertainment. This label move is the perfect and obvious one for SOULFLY as Nuclear Blast Entertainment is headed by former Roadrunner Senior VP of A&R, Monte Conner and Nuclear Blast owner Markus Staiger.
Later this month, SOULFLY will be entering the recording studio with producer legendary producer Terry Date (Pantera, Deftones).
"I’m really excited to be signing Soulfly to Nuclear Blast Records. On top of it, we’re going to be reunited with Monte Conner who I’ve worked with for over 20 years at Roadrunner. Soulfly‘s new album is going to be recorded in Seattle with the great producer Terry Date, and it’s going to come out later in the year through Nuclear Blast worldwide. Keep it metal!" - Max Cavalera "It feels so right to be reunited with Max Cavalera. He is the second artist I signed and we’ve made 17 albums together over the years, including several metal classics. Max‘s voice remains just as unique and powerful as the day I met him and I felt the last Soulfly album Enslaved was his strongest work since the band’s Gold-selling debut. I am honored to call him a friend and to continue to be a part of his mission." - Monte Conner (pictured above)
As announced yesterday HERE, SEPULTURA are calling all the members of the tribe, in order to help
them out with the production of the "official" SEPS documentary via Kickstarter.
Right after we heard about this, our first question was whither or not the co-founders of the band (Max and Iggor Cavalera) would be included on this documentary. Max's wife Gloria Bujnowski, who managed SEPULTURA all the way until Max left the band in 1996, posted the following message regarding the above mentioned documentary. She also made it very clear that Max does not use Facebook and that all accounts that claim to be Max are fake.
"Just
to remind you, Max has no FB page, so please do not friend the numerous
people pretending to be him. Also, Max is NOT involved in the
"official" documentary being made, even though they are using his image
without Max's permission. Don't be fooled!! Funny they are using a
song Max wrote, for the add, instead of a song they wrote.... Max's book,
out this fall, will give the true story of his life! Have a killer
Tuesday and Thank you!!"
In our humble opinion if the current members of SEPULTURA want to add production value to their documentary, they should patch things up with the Cavalera's and include them in the documentary. Otherwise, they are cutting out the roots of the band out. Related links: Sepultura's Official Site
During a recent interview with us (see below), Max Cavalera (SOULFLY, CAVALERA CONSPIRACY, ex-SEPULTURA) discussed the reasons why drummer David Kinkade left SOULFLY in December of 2012. As you can see, Max pretty much stated that Kinkade couldn't play the old songs properly so he decided it was time to find a NEW drummer. His son Zyon Cavalera (LODY KONG) is currently drumming for SOULFLY, but Max has made it very clear that he is currently searching for a permanent drummer.
Kinkade watched the interviewin question and he is not happy with Max's comments. This is what he had to say about this: "They want to slander me and they figure that since I was a note for note perfectionist, why not hit below the belt and make me look like a fool. I quit when I called bullshit on how the kids treated people? Shit and had absolutely zero respect for Soulfly. Snorting lines and blowing weed smoke into the bunks all the time. Anyone would have quit if having to deal with the Cavalera's and their kids for months on end. Marc and Tony are the only thing that holds that circus together. Good riddance."
Here is the two part interview:
UPDATE from David Kinkade after reading about all your comments all over the internet:
"I really appreciate the kind words. Unfortunately I permanently retired from music after my final tour last October. I haven’t played since October 23rd in Thailand. I sold all of my equipment and now I actually work on the railroad. Its hard work but the benefits and salary are well worth the effort. It goes to show the true colors since Max tries to make it look like I was fired lol. I actually quit on the last day of the last Euro tour because I was to become a Father and didn’t want to be away from my family anymore. I also couldn’t handle the Cavalera way anymore. The Soulfly experience literally broke my love for being a drummer. Too much drama, too many lies and not worth the time or energy. I worked my ass off to make a great record, play ALL the songs note for note and yet I’m talked about like a piece of shit. So much for the “respect”."
Ever since he arrived to the Heavy Music scene in 1984, Max Cavalera has been constantly reinventing his musical craft. While it was his work with the mighty SEPULTURA that helped him become an International Metal Superstar, Max has proven through his additional work with SOULFLY and CAVALERA CONSPIRACY that his musical abilities are extremely multidimensional. Max left SEPULTURA in 1996, following the murder of Dana Wells (Max's stepson) and the firing of Gloria Cavalera Bujnowski (Max's wife & Dana's mother) as SEPULTURA's manager. While many artists would have had a hard time starting a NEW band and making it successful, Max has proven with SOULFLY that his musical vision is what sets him apart from other artists. Get this, SOULFLY turns 16 years old this year and have eight studio albums under their musical belt and are already working on album # 9, which will be produced by Terry Date! Additionally, Cavalera has a NEW supergroup that features Greg Puciato from THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, Troy Sanders from MASTODON and David Elitch, former member of THE MARS VOLTA. On Thursday, March 14, we met up with Max at his hotel room in New York City before the "MAXIMUM CAVALERA Tour" show at The Gramercy Theatre.This is part II of our in-depth interview with "El Patrón Del Metal", Max Cavalera! On part II we discuss SOULFLY's past, present and future. Additionally, we discuss the formation of SEPULTURA and Max made it very clear that his passion for Metal will keep him making music for many years to come. Check it out!
Ever since he arrived to the Heavy Music scene in 1984, Max Cavalera has been constantly reinventing his musical craft. While it was his work with the mighty SEPULTURA that helped him become an International Metal Superstar, Max has proven through his additional work with SOULFLY and CAVALERA CONSPIRACY that his musical abilities are extremely multidimensional. Max left SEPULTURA in 1996, following the murder of Dana Wells (Max's stepson) and the firing of Gloria Cavalera Bujnowski (Max's wife & Dana's mother) as SEPULTURA's manager. While many artists would have had a hard time starting a NEW band and making it successful, Max has proven with SOULFLY that his musical vision is what sets him apart from other artists. Get this, SOULFLY turns 16 years old this year and have eight studio albums under their musical belt and are already working on album # 9!
Additionally, Cavalera has a NEW supergroup that features Greg Puciato from THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, Troy Sanders from MASTODON and David Elitch, former member of THE MARS VOLTA.
On Thursday, March 14, we met up with Max at his hotel room in New York City before the "MAXIMUM CAVALERA Tour" show at The Gramercy Theatre. Once the camera was rolling, we chatted with him about passing the torch of Metal to his sons Richie, Igor and Zyon. We also discussed his NEW supergroup and when fans can expect to hear that project. And we also talked to him about the state of Heavy Metal in 2013. Check out what Max had to say about all of this. This is part I of our in-depth interview with "El Patrón Del Metal", Max Cavalera!
After touring the world recently, STRIFE decided it was time to unleash a NEW batch of songs after 11 years of recording silence. Their newest album, 'Witness A Rebirth', was released on November 6th via 6131 records.
With producer Nick Jett (Terror, Rotting Out, Backtrack) at the helm, STRIFE recruited friend and previous collaborator, Iggor Cavalera (founding member of Sepultura and currently in Cavalera Conspiracy) to perform drums for the album and traveled to Brazil to record with him. Soon after, they returned to California and put the rest of the pieces into place, including guest vocals by Billy Graziadei (Biohazard) and Scott Vogel (Terror), plus a guitar solo by Marc Rizzo (Soulfly, Cavalera Conspiracy). The rest serves as a testament to their talent, bridging their past (especially the contemporary Hardcore sound. 'Witness A Rebirth' is at once both refreshing and evocative.
On Monday, December 3, with just 24 hours to promote the show, STRIFE took over a packed Saint Vitus Bar in Brooklyn, New York and demonstrated why they are globally known for delivering a furious display of old school Hardcore music. Right after the bands set, we had the chance to chat with the bands frontman Rick Rodney.
During the interview we discussed 'Witness The Rebirth', the bands return to New York City, and why he decided to "escape" from the Straight Edge way of life. Before we share the interview with you, we figured we'd explain to you what being Straight Edge means.Straight Edge is basically living a clean life without drugs, drinking and casual sex. It's living a poison free and keeping yourself safe. It is a choice and it does not make you better or worse than anyone. We all make choices and some choose to be straight edge and some don't. Yes, it's true that some people will stop being sXe when they turn 21 but that is just another choice. Straight Edge is a way of life but has now been formed into a trend. Out there, there are true edgers.
What other factors can influence a persons decision to "escape" the Straight Edge way of life? Watch what Rodney had to say about this: Related links: Strife on MySpace
Recently, Marc Rizzo has released a NEW single called "Wicked Shatered" via a YouTube video (see below). The single will be available on iTunes, Amazon and other digital retailers very soon. The song is part of Rizzo's fourth solo album, which was recorded last year with producer Chris "Zeuss" Harris (HATEBREED, SUICIDE SILENCE, ALL THAT REMAINS, SHADOWS FALL, SOULFLY). Click HERE to legally download "Downside Up" Here is Marc Rizzo's impressive discography: - Committee of Thirteen: \m/ Self Titled (2004) (Phlamencore Records) - Ill Niño: \m/ Ill Niño EP (2000) (C.I.A. Records) \m/ Revolution Revolución (2001) (Roadrunner Records) \m/ Confession (2003) (Roadrunner Records) \m/ The Best of Ill Niño (2006) (Roadrunner Records) - Soulfly \m/ Prophecy (2004) (Roadrunner Records) \m/ Dark Ages (2005) (Roadrunner Records) \m/ Conquer (2008) (Roadrunner Records) \m/ Omen (2010) (Roadrunner Records) \m/ Enslaved (2012) (Roadrunner Records) - Solo \m/ Colossal Myopia (2006) (Shrapnel Records) \m/ The Ultimate Devotion (2007) (Shrapnel Records) \m/ Legionnaire (2010) (Phlamencore Records) - Cavalera Conspiracy \m/ Inflikted (2008) (Roadrunner Records) \m/ Blunt Force Trauma (2011) (Roadrunner Records) - Instructional DVDs with Rock House \m/ Metal Guitar- Mondern, Speed & Shred, level 1 & 2 Don't forget to catch Marc with SOULFLY on the "Maximum Cavalera" tour, also starring INCITE and LODY KONG:
After touring the world recently, they decided it was time to unleash a NEW batch of songs after 11 years of recording silence. Their newest album, 'Witness A Rebirth', is available now via 6131 records.
This just in: LA hardcore outfit STRIDE has added a last minute New York City show at Saint Vitus Bar in Brooklyn tomorrow (Monday, December 3rd) with Supertouch, Suburban Scum and Crushed. Only $5 bucks! Tickets available HERE!
We recently had the chance to speak with with the bands main song writer and guitarist Andrew Kline about the bands comeback album 'Witness A Rebirth', as well ass collaborating with some of the most talented musicians in Heavy Music. Additionally, we discussed the state of Hard Core music and the STRIFE's future plans! Watch it, spread it, and 'Witness A Rebirth'!
Some bands leave such an impression on fans that, even after two decades, their sound still resonates deep and wide. STRIFE is one of them, and once again tapping into the energy that has kept listeners interested for 21 years.
After touring the world recently, they decided it was time to unleash a NEW batch of songs after 11 years of recording silence. Their newest album, 'Witness A Rebirth', will finally be released on November 6th via 6131 records.
With producer Nick Jett (Terror, Rotting Out, Backtrack) at the helm, STRIFE recruited friend and previous collaborator, Iggor Cavalera (founding member of Sepultura and currently in Cavalera Conspiracy) to perform drums for the album and traveled to Brazil to record with him. Soon after, they returned to California and put the rest of the pieces into place, including guest vocals by Billy Graziadei (Biohazard) and Scott Vogel (Terror), plus a guitar solo by Marc Rizzo (Soulfly, Cavalera Conspiracy). The rest serves as a testament to their talent, bridging their past (especially the contemporary Hardcore sound. 'Witness A Rebirth' is at once both refreshing and evocative.
We recently had the chance to speak with with the bands main song writer and guitarist Andrew Kline about the bands comeback album 'Witness A Rebirth', as well ass collaborating with some of the most talented musicians in Heavy Music. Additionally, we discussed the state of Hard Core music and the STRIFE's future plans! Watch it, spread it, and 'Witness A Rebirth'!
New Jersey native Marc Rizzo became Max Cavalera's musical ally in
October of 2003 when he joined SOULFLY to record 'Prophecy'. Ever since
then Max and Marc have developed a signature sound that is recognized by
thousands of fans worldwide. Marc is also the co-founder of CAVALERA CONSPIRACY, the band that reunited Brazilian Heavy Music brothers Max
and Iggor Cavalera. What really made the difference between Rizzo and
former SOULFLY guitarists is that he not only has phenomenal guitar
skills, but he works very hard on making sure that his guitar sound
blends in perfectly with Max's ever-changing vision.
Today, Rizzo has released a NEW single called "Downside Up", via iTunes, Amazon and other digital retailers. The song is the first single off Rizzo's fourth solo album, which was recently recorded with producer Chris "Zeuss" Harris (HATEBREED, SUICIDE SILENCE, ALL THAT REMAINS, SHADOWS FALL, SOULFLY). Click HERE to legally download "Downside Up"
Here is Marc Rizzo's impressive discography:
- Committee of Thirteen:
\m/ Self Titled (2004) (Phlamencore Records)
- Ill Niño:
\m/ Ill Niño EP (2000) (C.I.A. Records)
\m/ Revolution Revolución (2001) (Roadrunner Records)
\m/ Confession (2003) (Roadrunner Records)
\m/ The Best of Ill Niño (2006) (Roadrunner Records)
Ever since he arrived to the Heavy Music scene in 1984, Max Cavalera has been constantly reinventing mis musical craft. While it was his work with the mighty SEPULTURA that helped him become an International Metal Superstar, Max has proven through his additional work with SOULFLY and CAVALERA CONSPIRACY that his musical abilities are extremely multidimensional.
Max left SEPULTURA in 1996, following the murder of Dana Wells (Max's stepson) and the firing of Gloria Cavalera Bujnowski (Max's wife & Dana's mother) as SEPULTURA's manager. While many artists would have had a hard time starting a NEW band and making it successful, Max has proven with SOULFLY that his musical vision is what sets him apart from other artists. Get this, SOULFLY turns 15 years old this year and have eight studio albums under their musical belt!
With the release of SOULFLY's eighth studio album 'Enslaved', Max has created one of the heaviest records of his career. Thanks to his decision to add NEW members Tony Campos (ex-Static X, Prong Ministry, Posessed, Asesino) and David Kinkade (Borknagar, Arsis), SOULFLY has created a contender for album of the year! If you haven't seen the current incarnation of SOULFLY live, you must!
Recently, we met up with Max at his hotel room in New York City before the "MAXIMUM CAVALERA Tour" show at The Gramercy Theatre. Once the camera was rolling, we chatted with him about growing up in Brazil and how this influenced his musical career. We also discussed the response of the public thus far to the current killer lineup and SOULFLY's NEW album 'Enslaved'. Additionally, we discussed what it means to Max having his kids bands INCITE and LODY KONG open up the show for him and how it feels to have his brother Iggor back in his life. And of course we asked him about a potential SEPULTURA reunion and about the change in guard at his long time record label: ROADRUNNER RECORDS! Check out what Max had to say about all of this!
And hey, there is no question that Max has plenty of musical fire left to burn for years to come and that the Cavalera's reign in Heavy Music will carry on for years to come.
SOULFLY with INCITE, LODY KONG and WYKKED WYTCH (Remaining Tour Dates):
May 04, 2012: State Theater in St. Petersburg, FL
May 05, 2012: Culture Room in Fort Lauderdale, FL
May 07, 2012: Scout Bar in Houston, TX
May 08, 2012: Emo's East in Austin, TX
May 10, 2012: Jake's in Lubbock, TX
May 11, 2012: Sunshine Theatre in Albuquerque, NM
Today, Tuesday March 13, 2012, Latino/American Metallers SOULFLY have released their NEW album 'Enslaved' via Roadrunner Records. We've had the chance to listen to 'Enslaved' many times, and there is no doubt that this is the heaviest SOULFLY album to date! Max Cavalera is constantly reaching for that musical high, and we truly believe that this excellent album will help SOULFLY reach NEW horizons.
Note after note, beat after beat, song after song. Soulfly's eighth studio album 'Enslaved' is one of Max's heaviest records to date. Thanks to his decision to add NEW members Tony Campos (ex-Static X, Prong Ministry, Posessed, Asesino) and David Kinkade (Borknagar, Arsis), who are complimented by shredder Marc Rizzo (Cavalera Conspiracy, ex-Ill Niño), Soulfly has created a contender for album of the year!
Here is what Max had to say about SOULFLY's eigth studio album!
"Enslaved" standard CD features the following 11 tracks:
01. Resistance
02. World Scum
03. Intervention
04. Gladiator
05. Legions
06. American Steel
07. Redemption of Man By God
08. Treachery
09. Plata O Plomo
10. Chains
11. Revengeance
The digital-only edition includes the following three bonus tracks:
12. Slave
13. Bastard
14. Soulfly VIII
Soufly North American Tour With Five Finger Death Punch:
- Mar. 22: San Diego, CA at 4th & B (no Five Finger Death Punch, Soulfly headlining)
- Mar. 23: Las Vegas, NV at The Joint
- Mar. 24: Pomona, CA at The Fox Theater
- Mar. 26: Fresno, CA at Rainbow Ballroom
- Mar. 27: Modesto, CA at Modesto Centre Plaza
- Mar. 28: Redding, CA at Redding Convention Center
- Mar. 29: Portland, OR at Hawthorne Theater (no Five Finger Death Punch, Soulfly headlining, with Incite and Lody Kong)
- Mar. 30: Yakima, WA at Yakima Valley Sun Dome
- Mar. 31: Seattle, WA at Paramount Theater
- Apr. 01: Vancouver, BC at Rickshaw Theatre (no Five Finger Death Punch, Soulfly headlining)
- Apr. 02: Dawson Creek, BC at EnCana Events Centre
- Apr. 04: Calgary, AB at MacEwan Hall
- Apr. 05: Edmonton, AB at Shaw Conference Center
- Apr. 07: Regina, SK at Agribition
- Apr. 09: Winnipeg, MB at Burton Cummings Theatre
- Apr. 11: Rapid City, SD at Rushmore Plaza Civic Center
- Apr. 12: Casper, WY at Casper Events Center
With the release of Soulfly's eighth studio album 'Enslaved' (set to be released on March 13th via Roadrunner Records), Max has created one of the heaviest records of his career. Thanks to his decision to add NEW members Tony Campos (ex-Static X, Prong Ministry, Posessed, Asesino) and David Kinkade (Borknagar, Arsis), Soulfly has created a contender for album of the year!
Recently, the band performed in São Paulo, Brazil and proved that the NEW inception of SOULFLY is a force to be reckoned with!
Late lost month, Soulfly revealed the final tracklisting for 'Enslaved'. Today, the band has unleashed a video of the band discussing the production process of their NEW album. You can now watch the video below.
"Enslaved" standard CD features the following 11 tracks:
01. Resistance
02. World Scum
03. Intervention
04. Gladiator
05. Legions
06. American Steel
07. Redemption of Man By God
08. Treachery
09. Plata O Plomo
10. Chains
11. Revengeance
The digital-only edition includes the following three bonus tracks:
12. Slave
13. Bastard
14. Soulfly VIII
Soufly North American Tour With Five Finger Death Punch:
- Mar. 22: San Diego, CA at 4th & B (no Five Finger Death Punch, Soulfly headlining)
- Mar. 23: Las Vegas, NV at The Joint
- Mar. 24: Pomona, CA at The Fox Theater
- Mar. 26: Fresno, CA at Rainbow Ballroom
- Mar. 27: Modesto, CA at Modesto Centre Plaza
- Mar. 28: Redding, CA at Redding Convention Center
- Mar. 29: Portland, OR at Hawthorne Theater (no Five Finger Death Punch, Soulfly headlining, with Incite and Lody Kong)
- Mar. 30: Yakima, WA at Yakima Valley Sun Dome
- Mar. 31: Seattle, WA at Paramount Theater
- Apr. 01: Vancouver, BC at Rickshaw Theatre (no Five Finger Death Punch, Soulfly headlining)
- Apr. 02: Dawson Creek, BC at EnCana Events Centre
- Apr. 04: Calgary, AB at MacEwan Hall
- Apr. 05: Edmonton, AB at Shaw Conference Center
- Apr. 07: Regina, SK at Agribition
- Apr. 09: Winnipeg, MB at Burton Cummings Theatre
- Apr. 11: Rapid City, SD at Rushmore Plaza Civic Center
- Apr. 12: Casper, WY at Casper Events Center
Ever since he arrived to the Heavy Music scene in 1984, Max Cavalera has been constantly reinventing mis musical craft. While it was his work with the mighty Sepultura that helped him become an International Metal Superstar, Max has proven through his additional work with Soulfly and Cavalera Conspiracy that his musical abilities are extremely multidimensional.
Max left Sepultura in 1996, following the murder of Dana Wells (Max's stepson) and the firing of Gloria Bujnowski (Max's wife & Dana's mother) as Sepultura's manager. While many artists would have had a hard time starting a NEW band and making it successful, Max proved with Soulfly that his musical vision is what sets him apart from other artists.
With the release of Soulfly's eighth studio album 'Enslaved', Max has created one of the heaviest records of his career. Thanks to his decision to add NEW members Tony Campos (ex-Static X, Prong Ministry, Posessed, Asesino) and David Kinkade (Borknagar, Arsis), Soulfly has created a contender for album of the year!
Recently, we had the chance to chat with Max about Soulfly's NEW album 'Enslaved', his musical legacy, working with his kids on the NEW album, Soulfly's upcoming touring plans, rejoining forces with his brother Iggor Cavalera (with whom he invented Cavalera Conspiracy), and the possibility of a Sepultura reunion. Check out what Max had to say about all of this!
And hey, there is no question that Max has plenty of musical fire left to burn for years to come and that the Cavalera's reign in Heavy Music will carry on for years to come.
Late lost month, Soulfly revealed the final tracklisting for 'Enslaved'. Today, the band has unleashed a video of the band discussing the production process of their NEW album. You can now watch the video below.
"Enslaved" standard CD features the following 11 tracks:
01. Resistance
02. World Scum
03. Intervention
04. Gladiator
05. Legions
06. American Steel
07. Redemption of Man By God
08. Treachery
09. Plata O Plomo
10. Chains
11. Revengeance
The digital-only edition includes the following three bonus tracks:
12. Slave
13. Bastard
14. Soulfly VIII
Soufly North American Tour With Five Finger Death Punch:
- Mar. 22: San Diego, CA at 4th & B (no Five Finger Death Punch, Soulfly headlining)
- Mar. 23: Las Vegas, NV at The Joint
- Mar. 24: Pomona, CA at The Fox Theater
- Mar. 26: Fresno, CA at Rainbow Ballroom
- Mar. 27: Modesto, CA at Modesto Centre Plaza
- Mar. 28: Redding, CA at Redding Convention Center
- Mar. 29: Portland, OR at Hawthorne Theater (no Five Finger Death Punch, Soulfly headlining, with Incite and Lody Kong)
- Mar. 30: Yakima, WA at Yakima Valley Sun Dome
- Mar. 31: Seattle, WA at Paramount Theater
- Apr. 01: Vancouver, BC at Rickshaw Theatre (no Five Finger Death Punch, Soulfly headlining)
- Apr. 02: Dawson Creek, BC at EnCana Events Centre
- Apr. 04: Calgary, AB at MacEwan Hall
- Apr. 05: Edmonton, AB at Shaw Conference Center
- Apr. 07: Regina, SK at Agribition
- Apr. 09: Winnipeg, MB at Burton Cummings Theatre
- Apr. 11: Rapid City, SD at Rushmore Plaza Civic Center
- Apr. 12: Casper, WY at Casper Events Center
The mighty Cavalera Conspiracy (featuring the Cavalera brothers) announced today the title of their second album: "Blunt Force Trauma".
This will be the follow up to their 2008 epic release titled "Inflikted", an album which marked the reunion of Max and Iggor Cavalera. The Cavalera's had parted ways when Max left Sepultura in 1996. The Cavalera siblings co-founded Sepultura in 1984. Brazils' Sepultura (grave in Portuguese) redefined and established Heavy Metal outside of the United States and Europe. After Max left the band due to internal problems, the 2 brothers parted ways and didn't talk to each other for over 10 years. After Dimebag's death, Max and Iggor joined forces at the annual "D-Low Memorial Festival". At the event they were unable to refuse/resist the impact of their musical bond and Iggor joined Max on stage and together they jammed some Sepultura songs. Next thing you know, the brothers started Cavalera Conspiracy. The band also features New Jersey's shredder Marc Rizzo (Soulfly), and Johnny Chow on the low end.
Blunt Force Trauma is due out on March 28th via Roadrunner Records. Here is the track listing:
Cavalera Conspiracy was on the media spotlight once they released "Inflikted", one big feature was the brothers on the cover of Metal Edge Magazine in an homage to The Blues Brothers. The album was also an instant hit on Sirius XM Liquid Metal that year. "Inflikted" was described as "gobsmackingly violent" and Outburn mused, "If only all family reunions could be this awesome!"
Below is a further sampling of what the press had to say about Cavalera Conspiracy and "Inflikted":
"The brothers who formed Sepultura, putting Brazil on the global metal map in the process, have reunited-personally and professionally-after more than a decade of acrimony, and their new album is a ferocious homecoming indeed." --Revolver, May 2008
"The fruit of their labor, Inflikted, is an explosive flashback to the remorseless thrash and primal groove-metal Sepultura created with 1991's Arise and 1993's Chaos A.D. Although the songs were arranged and recorded quickly, Inflikted sounds neither hastily executed nor incomplete. There's an almost telekinetic connection between Max's riffing and Iggor's drumming-the kind of chemistry that comes only from musicians who learned to play together and honed their craft through years of studio sessions and live shows." --Artist Direct
"From straightforward pummeling death metal to more complex and technical songs, Cavalera Conspiracy hits on all cylinders." --About.com
"For metalheads far and wide, it's nice knowing the Cavaleras are tight again and sounding perhaps better than ever on Inflikted." --MTV News, April 2008
"Inflikted combines the best elements of Soulfly and Sepultura. There's lots of tribal drum beats, and the guitars are fast 'n thrashy." --Hit Parader, March/April 2008
"The band mixes the old with the new to create something fresh." --My City Buzz.com
"Cavalera Conspiracy is not a mercy project, nor is it about cashing in. It's about bringing the metal back." --Ink
"No doubt this will be remembered as one of the most important heavy music releases of 2008, and quite possibly ever." --ARTIST direct
"Given Inflikted's overall high standards, the Cavalera Conspiracy may be around for a while." --All Music
So on March of 2011, you have an appointment with the Cavalera brothers, as they release the second album by their band Cavalera Conspiracy! Why pick it up? Because it will have more impact then a "Blunt Force Trauma" to the head!
In not very surprising news, SOULFLY have parted ways with their longtime record label/home Roadrunner Records and have signed a NEW deal with Nuclear Blast Entertainment. This label move is the perfect and obvious one for SOULFLY as Nuclear Blast Entertainment is headed by former Roadrunner Senior VP of A&R, Monte Conner and Nuclear Blast owner Markus Staiger.
