Against - Sepultura

Background: Sepultura were the band that made everyone wake up to Brazil. With the towering 'Roots' they made themselves one of the biggest metal groups in the world. Founder Max Cavalera left in 1996 in regrettable circumstances, being replaced by Derrick Green. Main personnel: Derrick Green - lead vocals Igor Cavalera - drums + percussion Andreas Kisser - lead guitar + vocals Paulo Jr. - bass Analysis: If coming back from the exit of a lead singer is bad; coming back from the exit of a lead singer who was also the band's driving force is almost impossible. 'Against' starts ...

It's hard to believe that Sepultura have already been around for twelve years, especially after listening to the band's latest release, 'Against'. Ferocious, fresh, raw, powerful, angry - all of these words describe 'Against'. You'd never know this was the band's first recording with their new vocalist Derrick Green. It's as if this is the same exact band that's been playing together for the past dozen years. The songs are fast and furious, the guitars slashing, the drums bruising. Green's vocals are roughly intense. Sepultura fans will be pleased to learn that - despite all the trouble their favourite band has ...