Sepultura was formed by Max Cavalera (guitars and vocals), his younger brother Igor Cavalera (drums), Paulo Pinto (bass) and Jairo Guedes (guitars). Sepultura signed to Cogumelo Records after a few years of performing, with a sound influenced by their favorite bands such as Ratos De Porão, Discharge, Possessed, GBH and Metallica. Their first EP was Bestial Devastation, a split with OverDose’s album on the flipside. Their first LP was Morbid Visions (1986), which included the moderate hit “Troops of Doom” that attracted the band some attention. After Morbid Visions, Jairo Guedes left the band for another death metal venture and Sao Paulo based guitarist Andreas Kisser replaced him. Their second full-length album was Schizophrenia, which was a critical success that led to a contract with Roadrunner Records.
With Roadrunner distributing Schizophrenia worldwide, Sepultura reached new audiences of metal fans, cemented by 1989’s Beneath the Remains (1989), which was followed by a long European tour. By the time they released 1991’s Arise (1991), Sepultura were located in Phoenix, Arizona and had become one of the most critically-praised metal bands of the 1990s, with Arise going platinum by the end of its supporting tour. Musically, Arise was slightly different from the first three Sepultura albums,slowing down and also experimenting with some groove-laden rhythms. In 1993, Sepultura made the groove hints on Arise into a considerable change in their sound. Changing their original death/thrash style to a more hardcore inspired groove metal sound with Chaos A.D.. 1996’s Roots took Sepultura even further from their original sound,the desire to further experiment with the music of Brazil, especially the percussive type played by Salvador, Bahia samba reggae group Olodum. The band further innovated by experimenting with elements from the music of Brazil’s indigenous peoples and metal music.
At the height of Sepultura’s fame, however, a series of events broke the band apart. Just after the album ”Roots” (1996), Sepultura decided to fire their manager, Gloria. Since she was Max’s wife, he decided to quit too.
The Curse
Sepultura (Max Cavalera) Lyrics
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The Lord of Death declared the war
Satanas is invoked to destroy
And to command the bestial
Devastation
The lyrics to Sepultura's (old) song The Curse are a warning of impending doom as the Lord of Death declares war with Satanas at his side. The curse has been launched, and the bestial devastation that follows is a result of their unholy union. The words convey a feeling of dread and despair as the singer warns the listener to beware of the impending destruction. The use of the diabolical figures of Satan and the Lord of Death are used to represent the ultimate evil, which has been released and is unstoppable. The tone of the song is ominous and foreboding, and the use of aggressive vocal style and heavy guitar riffs intensify the feelings of danger and despair.
Line by Line Meaning
The curse is launched, beware
A warning is given that a powerful and malevolent force has been unleashed and is about to cause destruction and chaos. Be prepared and cautious.
The Lord of Death declared the war
A deity of death has initiated a conflict or battle, likely between opposing forces or ideologies.
Satanas is invoked to destroy
The entity known as Satan has been summoned to bring about ruin and ruinous forces. This invocation may be due to a desire for power, vengeance, or some other motive.
And to command the bestial
In addition to destruction, Satan has also been called upon to command or control animalistic and instinctual forces. This may refer to brutal acts of violence, primal urges, or uncontrollable wildness.
Devastation
The final line is a punchy, ominous declaration of the coming destruction and chaos. It is a summary of the song's themes and content.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IGOR CAVALERA, MAX CAVALERA, PAULO XISTO JR. PINTO, T. JAIRO
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L O U D M I N D
The vocals on the introductory track "The Curse" were performed by a friend of the band; according to Igor Cavalera:
“ One thing I remember is that we had one of our friends come and do the voice for the intro ('The Curse') because he would do that voice without effects he was kind of burping in a way. It was funny, so we had him come down and do it in the studio. I don't even remember his name!"
Fertt Vlogs
Me after a few drinks
José luis Aguilar
Mi voz cuando ando bien crudo.. jajajajá!
David Downs
Like a demon possessed Arnold Schwarzenegger
Certyfikowany Przewracacz Hulajnóg Elektrycznych
This is sooo funny, like farting and burping at the same time.
Tonico Belzebu Capiroto de Jesus
Só essa introdução humilha qualquer coisa da banda, do Roots ao Quadra.
MOBILE DOOM KING (ALSO KNOWN AS BOOMER DOOMER).
Tosqueira total
Ahmad Muzakki
ajigh!!!