Formed in 1993, the original line-up was Mauro (Bass/Vocal), Marcos(Guitars) and Edu (Drums). After many
line-up changes, the current line-up is Marcos (Guitars/Vocals), Jeferson (Bass/Vocals), Arthur
(Guitars/Vocals) and Pedro(Drums).
With lyrics talking about anarchism, political and social subjects, war, ecology, animal rights and songs
about reality of the suburbs from Brazil, together with a fast drum beat, very powerfull guitar riffs,
strong bass lines and shouted chorus, they're good example of how hardcore should sounds like.
The first demo tapes named "Decadência" and "Sindicato do Crime" was released at 1995 with
Mauro/Marcos/Jeferson/Silvio.
In 1998, came the first album, Caos 1998, now with André in the drums. The songs "Marcas da Revolta", "Lei da Vingança" and "Não Quero Ouvir Mais Nada" may have your attention. The songs of this album retreat the life of band members in his environment, with struggles, police violence and poverty.
After receive a invite from Fabio Sampaio from Olho Seco to "reborn" Olho Seco, Marcos, Jeferson and Andre accepted the invite and started a European Tour, making gigs at Amsterdam, Utrecht e Haia (Netherlands), Bilbao e Burgos (Spain), Lisboa e Loulé (Portugal ), Lubjiana (Slovenia), Berlim, Leipzig, Hannover e Hamburgo (Germany), Estocolmo (Sweden), etc.
After touring europe playing in Olho Seco, Mauro left the band being replaced by Renato at the vocals.
In 2002, the line-up was: Renato(Voc), Marcos(Guitars), Jeferson(Bass) and André(Drums), but André decided to left the band but before he leaves, they've recorded the second studio album, Estado de Guerra Civil. At this album, the lyrics changed, taking place the global situation, about G7 and multinationals that decide the future of the entire world.
This album also contains the portuguese version of "Kuitenkin Kuolemme" from the finnish band Appendix and a cover version of "Psykiskt Instabil" from the swedish band Asta Kask.
Without a dummer, the band started audictions and after 3 months, they picked up Pedro, drummer of the punk band Kaos 64.
With the brand new drummer, they made a european tour across Germany, Netherlands, Portugal and Hungary, always being supported by Rasta Knast. As result of this partnership, they released a split album in 2003, in which Agrotóxico played classic punk songs from german bands (Slime, Canal Terror, Recharge, Molotov Soda and obviously, Rasta Knast) and Rasta Knast played brazilian punk songs (Ratos de Porão, Zumbis do Espaço, Cólera, Inocentes and Agrotóxico).
In 2004, they made another european tour with another brazilian band Flicts, 27 gigs in 30 days, 8 different countries and as result of this tour, a split album with Flicts.
The last album from Agrotóxico until now came in 2007, Libertação, and Arthur (from Flicts) joined the band as base guitar/vocals. The songs remain fast, strong and the second guitar added angry and fury to it, showing their strong influences from finnish/swedish from the 80's and the english hardcore from Varukers/Exploited, etc. You can hear Arthur singing the song "Ateus nas Trincheiras".
Àfrica
Agrotóxico Lyrics
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de uma morte anunciada.
A África está doente
e o mundo não faz nada.
Séculos de exploração,
evolução interrompida,
terror e escravização,
Vejo expressões de dor,
ouço gritos de horror.
Vejo expressões de dor,
ouço gritos de horror.
Crianças subnutridas,
aids, contaminação.
Não há água, nem comida,
só peste e degradação.
Vejo expressões de dor,
ouço gritos de horror.
Vejo expressões de dor,
ouço gritos de horror.
Guerras e lutas tribais,
massacres e genocídios.
Governos ditatoriais,
golpes de estado, homicídios.
Vejo expressões de dor,
ouço gritos de horror.
Vejo expressões de dor,
ouço gritos de horror.
The lyrics to Agrotóxico's song "África" depict the tragic reality of the African continent, which has been plagued by centuries of exploitation, colonization, and violence. The song speaks of innocent victims of a foretold death, highlighting the apathy of the world towards the suffering of the African people. The chorus emphasizes the expressions of pain and horror seen and heard by the lyricist.
The verse speaks to the historical exploitation of the continent, which has led to a stunted evolution of the region. The colonial period is described as cursed, with terror and enslavement leading to the current state of the African people. The following verses detail the current situation, describing the dire conditions that many Africans face, such as malnourishment, AIDS, and contamination. The lack of access to basic necessities such as food and water has resulted in pervasive illness and degradation.
The final verse speaks to the ongoing violence and political turmoil in the region. The lyricist speaks of tribal warfare, genocide, and oppressive governments. The final chorus highlights once again the pain and horror witnessed by the lyricist in their depiction of Africa.
Overall, the song portrays a bleak portrait of Africa and the tragic consequences of imperialism, exploitation, and warfare on the continent.
Line by Line Meaning
Vítimas inocentes
Innocent victims
de uma morte anunciada.
of a foretold death
A África está doente
Africa is sick
e o mundo não faz nada.
and the world does nothing.
Séculos de exploração,
Centuries of exploitation,
evolução interrompida,
interrupted evolution,
terror e escravização,
terror and enslavement,
colonização maldita.
cursed colonization.
Crianças subnutridas,
Malnourished children,
aids, contaminação.
AIDS, contamination.
Não há água, nem comida,
No water, no food,
só peste e degradação.
just pestilence and degradation.
Guerras e lutas tribais,
Wars and tribal fights,
massacres e genocídios.
massacres and genocides.
Governos ditatoriais,
Dictatorial governments,
golpes de estado, homicídios.
coups, assassinations.
Vejo expressões de dor,
I see expressions of pain,
ouço gritos de horror.
I hear screams of horror.
Vejo expressões de dor,
I see expressions of pain,
ouço gritos de horror.
I hear screams of horror.
Contributed by Ellie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.