From the underground alleys of Belo Horizonte to the world’s biggest stages, Sepultura achieved something few bands ever have: becoming the musical voice of an entire nation. For four decades, their name became synonymous with raw energy, tribal rhythms, and a fearless, forward-thinking approach that reshaped thrash and groove metal.
With albums like the legendary “Roots,” which has surpassed 150 million streams on Spotify, the explosive “Arise,” and the revolutionary “Chaos A.D.,” Sepultura carved their own path: fifteen studio albums, 14 gold records, over 20 million albums sold worldwide, and relentless touring across 80 countries, contributing decisively to establish Brazil as one of the most vibrant and influential scenes in the metal scene.
Their most recent album, “Quadra” (2020), which reached No. 5 on the German charts, proved that their flame never died. And now, the final chapter begins: an 18-month farewell tour that will cross the globe, celebrating 40 years of existence.
During this anniversary journey, the band will record 40 live tracks in 40 different cities, creating a powerful document of their most electrifying moments on stage. A final gift to the fans who stood by them with passion and unwavering devotion throughout the years.
As part of this historic farewell, Sepultura take the stage at Release Athens 2026 for a performance of profound significance: a final, thunderous goodbye from a band that carried the colours, rhythms, and spirit of Brazil to the entire metal world.
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