I without doubt, think they are probably the best heavy metal band that ever existed. I`m talking the Max Cavalera era here and not the Derrick Green era. Their transformation from a thrash metal outfit into a groove metal one, was the stuff of legend and their incorporation of Brazilian tribal beats something so unique. The fact that they are from a third world country, really showed their anger meant something and a lot of their songs were based around the injustices in their own country Brazil.
Their music often combined breakneak thrash to slower gut wrenchingly heavy Sabbath grinds. Max Cavalera`s voice was far more than a growl, and its mind blowing power was almost like an instrument in itself with its rhythmic thrusts.
If I had to name the 20 greatest heavy metal albums ever released. "Roots" would occupy the number one spot. I`ve still yet to hear something that can top this in sheer power & quality and I listen to a loooooot of metal albums, so this is no idle boast.
The seminal line-up was:
Max Cavalera-Guitar/Vocals
Andreas Kisser-Guitar
Paulo Jr-Bass
Igor"Bonecrusher"Cavalera-Drums
All I can say is F**K me...........This is what metal should sound like.
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