Sérgio Rodrigues
de Souza
Sociologist. Researcher. Post-Ph.D.
in Social Psychology. Email: srgrodriguesdesouza@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
This essay addresses the theme of the trash metal band
from Minas Gerais, Sepultura and how their incomparable sound and styles
changed the international metal scene. Formed in 1984, in the city of Belo
Horizonte, they won over fans all over the world thanks to a sui generis
musical production, packed with heavy guitar riffs, never-before-seen drums and
sinister vocals. This is a work that explores the genius of the group and their
music, analyzing what they created that was new and that cannot be reproduced
by anyone else. It is configured as a bibliographical research, based on years
of studies and monitoring of the Caras' work. The group's entire musical
development permeates the sound evolution they have experienced over decades,
allowing them to enjoy creative freedom in the style that makes them living
legends. Sepultura is not considered the greatest ultra-heavy rock group in the
history of music, because in its home country it is not recognized as such.
Sepultura is Brazilian; but, it's not from Brazil! It does not represent the
type of recognition that a group of fops and half-assed critics want for the
Brazilian music scene. Even with all the merit achieved through their personal
efforts, they are not seen as the greatest Brazilian musical star.
Keywords: Severe; Trash Metal; International musical phenomenon.
Reviewed by Current Scientific Journal
on
março 24, 2024
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