Max Cavalera

Biography

Max Cavalera is a Brazilian singer, guitarist, and songwriter, celebrated as a foundational figure in thrash, groove, and nu-metal. He gained international fame as the co-founder, lead vocalist, and rhythm guitarist for Sepultura, a band he formed with his brother *Igor Cavalera* in 1984. His work on seminal albums like 'Arise' and the groundbreaking 'Roots' on #Roadrunner Records# blended metal with Brazilian tribal rhythms. After his departure from Sepultura in 1996, he formed Soulfly, continuing to explore world music and spiritual themes. Throughout his career, he has been involved in numerous projects, including the industrial-metal outfit Nailbomb, the supergroup Killer Be Killed, and collaborations with his brother under the names Cavalera Conspiracy and Cavalera.