Soulfly
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Soulfly is a heavy metal band formed on 1997 by Max Cavalera. The band incorporates thrash metal and nu metal elements as well as reflects Brazilian and African world of music.
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About
Soulfly, Primitive, and 3
Max Cavalera formed Soulfly on 1997 a few months after he left the band Sepultura on 1996. He recruited Roy Mayorga, Jackson Bandeira and former Sepultura band mate Marcell Rapp. With its line-up they released three albums together. The debut album is a self-titled one's, Soulfly released on 1998 reached 79 on the Billboard 200 albums chart.
On their second album, Primitive released on 2000, they will have to deal the departure of Roy from the group. He was replaced by Joe Nunez on drums for the album making it the most successful album of Soulfly for reaching 32 in the Billboard 200 albums chart. Their third album 3 was released on 2002 produced by Max Cavalera.
Prophecy and Dark Ages
On its fourth album, Cavalera claimed to recruit a totally new line-up for the album. He recruited Joe Nunez on drums, Marc Rizzo on guitar, and two bassist David Ellefson and Bobby Burns. He stated that he is doing this to have a better mix of old and new school on the album. The album was released on 2004 and peaked at 82 on the Billboard 200 charts and reaching top 50 in the Australian charts.
Dark Ages, the group's fifth album was released on October 2005.
Members
Current Members
- Max Cavalera - Guitar and Vocals
- Marc Rizzo - Guitar
- Bobby Burns - Bass
- Joe Nuñez - Drums
Former Members
- Jackson Bandeira - Guitar (1997-1998)
- Logan Mader - Guitar (1998-1999)
- Roy Mayorga - Drums (1997-1999, 2002-2003)
- Marcello D. Rapp - Bass (1997-2003)
- Mikey Doling - Guitar (1999-2003)
- David Ellefson - Bass (2003-2005)
Guest Appearances
- Corey Taylor - Vocals (On Jumpdafuckup)
Awards & Certifications
Certifications
| Year | Album | Category |
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| 2005 | Soulfly | Certified Gold |
Chart Toppers
Albums
| Year | Title | Billboard 200 |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Dark Ages | 155 |
| 2004 | Prophecy | 82 |
| 2002 | 3 | 46 |
| 2000 | Primitive | 32 |
| 1998 | Soulfly | 79 |
News
Tours & Concerts
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Announcements
Discography
Comprehensive list of the recordings made.
Albums
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Singles
| Date | Title | Label |
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| 1998 | Umbabarauma | Roadrunner |
| 1998 | Bleed | Roadrunner |
| 1999 | Tribe | Roadrunner |
| 2000 | Back to the Primitive | Roadrunner |
| 2002 | Seek 'N' Strike | Roadrunner |
| 2004 | Prophecy | Roadrunner |
| 2005 | Roots Bloody Roots (live) | Roadrunner |
| 2005 | Frontlines | Roadrunner |
| 2006 | Carved Inside | Roadrunner |
Other artists
Similar artists
Trivia
- Cavalera became a much-sought-after speaker at music conventions, as evidenced by his appearances at CMJ's New Music Marathon in New York and Holland's Crossing Boarder Festival, both in late 1997, and signed on to sing a TV commercial for Sprite in his native land of Brazil.
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