With: Derrick Green [vocals] Conducted by: Justin Published:
02.10.2003  Band profile:  When it comes to metal bands from
Brazil, there's no bigger name than the mighty Sepultura. After
some twenty years, news of new music conjures up the kind of
excitement and fanaticism within their widespread and hardcore
to rival acts that considered the so-called metal elite.  After
vocalist and guitarist Max Cavalera split from the band in 1997
[Due to disputes regarding the bands management], many feared
that the demise of one of metals truly underground acts was
assured. However, the remaining members [Drummer Igor Cavalera,
bassist Paulo Pinto Jr. and guitarist Andreas Kisser] retreated
back to Brazil and started recording as a three piece.  Although
the band was uncertain whether they would carry on as Sepultura,
they soon found the music still retained a certain familiarity.
The decision to search for a new vocalist was soon announced,
with tapes soon flooding in.  One tape in particular that stood
out was from the