MAX CAVALERA Discusses About Musical Roots, MAXIMUM CAVALERA Tour, SEPULTURA Reunion & More!

Ever since he arrived to the Heavy Music scene in 1984, Max Cavalera has been constantly reinventing mis musical craft. While it was his work with the mighty SEPULTURA that helped him become an International Metal Superstar, Max has proven through his additional work with SOULFLY and CAVALERA CONSPIRACY that his musical abilities are extremely multidimensional.

Max left SEPULTURA in 1996, following the murder of Dana Wells (Max's stepson) and the firing of Gloria Cavalera Bujnowski (Max's wife & Dana's mother) as SEPULTURA's manager. While many artists would have had a hard time starting a NEW band and making it successful, Max has proven with SOULFLY that his musical vision is what sets him apart from other artists. Get this, SOULFLY turns 15 years old this year and have eight studio albums under their musical belt!

With the release of SOULFLY's eighth studio album 'Enslaved', Max has created one of the heaviest records of his career. Thanks to his decision to add NEW members Tony Campos (ex-Static X, Prong Ministry, Posessed, Asesino) and David Kinkade (Borknagar, Arsis), SOULFLY has created a contender for album of the year! If you haven't seen the current incarnation of SOULFLY live, you must!

Recently, we met up with Max at his hotel room in New York City before the "MAXIMUM CAVALERA Tour" show at The Gramercy Theatre. Once the camera was rolling, we chatted with him about growing up in Brazil and how this influenced his musical career. We also discussed the response of the public thus far to the current killer lineup and SOULFLY's NEW album 'Enslaved'. Additionally, we discussed what it means to Max having his kids bands INCITE and LODY KONG open up the show for him and how it feels to have his brother Iggor back in his life. And of course we asked him about a potential SEPULTURA reunion and about the change in guard at his long time record label: ROADRUNNER RECORDS! Check out what Max had to say about all of this!

And hey, there is no question that Max has plenty of musical fire left to burn for years to come and that the Cavalera's reign in Heavy Music will carry on for years to come.



SOULFLY with INCITE, LODY KONG and WYKKED WYTCH (Remaining Tour Dates):

May 04, 2012: State Theater in St. Petersburg, FL
May 05, 2012: Culture Room in Fort Lauderdale, FL
May 07, 2012: Scout Bar in Houston, TX
May 08, 2012: Emo's East in Austin, TX
May 10, 2012: Jake's in Lubbock, TX
May 11, 2012: Sunshine Theatre in Albuquerque, NM

Video and Photo credit: Steve Lars from Creative Ventures International & Steve Lars on Facebook

Related links:
Soulfly's Official Site!
Check out our show recap of the MAXIMUM CAVALERA Tour In New York City!

MAX CAVALERA Talks About The Change In Guard At ROADRUNNER RECORDS!

As previously reported, ROADRUNNER RECORDS may be closing all of their European Offices! And we have been informed that major changes are taking place at their U.S. offices. Here is a statement from MAX CAVALERA (SEPULTURA, SOULFLY & CAVALERA CONSPIRACY) regarding this punch in the stomach to our Heavy Music family!



Related links:
Roadrunner Records

BIOHAZARD’s Billy Graziadei & SOULFLY's Marc Rizzo To Guest On NEW STRIFE Album!

Los Angeles based Hardcore band, STIRFE, just announced a guest appearance from Biohazard’s Billy Graziadei on their upcoming album (as of yet untitled). Billy will join a handful of other guests including Soulfly guitarist Marc Rizzo, Terror vocalist Scott Vogel, and former Sepultura drummer, Iggor Cavalera (who played drums for the whole record).

Graziadei tracked a verse at Firewater Studios in Los Angeles for the song entitled “Never Look Back”.

Graziadei had the following to say about his appearance:

“I met the guys in STRIFE back when we were recording the Biohazard album 'State of the World Address'. We hit it off pretty good and the guys helped us out with background vocals. It's cool to be able to return the favor and have the honor of singing on THEIR record now! With Iggor Cavalera on drums and Nick Jett producing the NEW cd, the guys are back stronger than ever! Hope to hit the road with them sometime during our tour for 'Reborn in Defiance'! “

A final release date, label, cover art and additional information will be revealed in the near future.

Related links:
Strife on MySpace

STRIFE Resumes Tracking NEW Album In Los Angeles With Nick Jett As Producer!

LAHC band STRIFE has issued an update on the recording status of their forthcoming album.

“Los Angeles based Hardcore band, Strife, will be heading back to the studio this week to resume tracking of their upcoming full length. They recently returned from Brazil, where they recorded drum tracks for 16 songs with drummer Iggor Cavalera (Sepultura / Cavalera Conspiracy).

"This week the will begin tracking guitars, bass, and vocals at Blood Tracks Studio and Sunset Lodge in Los Angeles with producer Nick Jett. The album is expected to be finished in early April.

Guitarist Andrew Kline said, “The album is about halfway done, and we couldn’t be more excited…Iggor absolutely killed the drum tracks. He played a lot more straight forward than he normally does to fit our style, and then added the right fills and touches to really stand out…”

A final release date, label, cover art and additional information will be revealed soon, so stay tuned!

Related links:
Strife on MySpace

SOULFLY Unleashes 'Enslaved', The Best Album Of Their Career!

Today, Tuesday March 13, 2012, Latino/American Metallers SOULFLY have released their NEW album 'Enslaved' via Roadrunner Records. We've had the chance to listen to 'Enslaved' many times, and there is no doubt that this is the heaviest SOULFLY album to date! Max Cavalera is constantly reaching for that musical high, and we truly believe that this excellent album will help SOULFLY reach NEW horizons.

Note after note, beat after beat, song after song. Soulfly's eighth studio album 'Enslaved' is one of Max's heaviest records to date. Thanks to his decision to add NEW members Tony Campos (ex-Static X, Prong Ministry, Posessed, Asesino) and David Kinkade (Borknagar, Arsis), who are complimented by shredder Marc Rizzo (Cavalera Conspiracy, ex-Ill Niño), Soulfly has created a contender for album of the year!

Here is what Max had to say about SOULFLY's eigth studio album!



"Enslaved" standard CD features the following 11 tracks:

01. Resistance
02. World Scum
03. Intervention
04. Gladiator
05. Legions
06. American Steel
07. Redemption of Man By God
08. Treachery
09. Plata O Plomo
10. Chains
11. Revengeance

The digital-only edition includes the following three bonus tracks:

12. Slave
13. Bastard
14. Soulfly VIII

Soufly North American Tour With Five Finger Death Punch:

- Mar. 22: San Diego, CA at 4th & B (no Five Finger Death Punch, Soulfly headlining)
- Mar. 23: Las Vegas, NV at The Joint
- Mar. 24: Pomona, CA at The Fox Theater
- Mar. 26: Fresno, CA at Rainbow Ballroom
- Mar. 27: Modesto, CA at Modesto Centre Plaza
- Mar. 28: Redding, CA at Redding Convention Center
- Mar. 29: Portland, OR at Hawthorne Theater (no Five Finger Death Punch, Soulfly headlining, with Incite and Lody Kong)
- Mar. 30: Yakima, WA at Yakima Valley Sun Dome
- Mar. 31: Seattle, WA at Paramount Theater
- Apr. 01: Vancouver, BC at Rickshaw Theatre (no Five Finger Death Punch, Soulfly headlining)
- Apr. 02: Dawson Creek, BC at EnCana Events Centre
- Apr. 04: Calgary, AB at MacEwan Hall
- Apr. 05: Edmonton, AB at Shaw Conference Center
- Apr. 07: Regina, SK at Agribition
- Apr. 09: Winnipeg, MB at Burton Cummings Theatre
- Apr. 11: Rapid City, SD at Rushmore Plaza Civic Center
- Apr. 12: Casper, WY at Casper Events Center



Related links:
Soulfly's Official Site!

SOULFLY Prove in São Paulo, Brazil That Their NEW Lineup KILLS - Video Available!

With the release of Soulfly's eighth studio album 'Enslaved' (set to be released on March 13th via Roadrunner Records), Max has created one of the heaviest records of his career. Thanks to his decision to add NEW members Tony Campos (ex-Static X, Prong Ministry, Posessed, Asesino) and David Kinkade (Borknagar, Arsis), Soulfly has created a contender for album of the year!

Recently, the band performed in São Paulo, Brazil and proved that the NEW inception of SOULFLY is a force to be reckoned with!





Late lost month, Soulfly revealed the final tracklisting for 'Enslaved'. Today, the band has unleashed a video of the band discussing the production process of their NEW album. You can now watch the video below.

"Enslaved" standard CD features the following 11 tracks:

01. Resistance
02. World Scum
03. Intervention
04. Gladiator
05. Legions
06. American Steel
07. Redemption of Man By God
08. Treachery
09. Plata O Plomo
10. Chains
11. Revengeance

The digital-only edition includes the following three bonus tracks:

12. Slave
13. Bastard
14. Soulfly VIII

Soufly North American Tour With Five Finger Death Punch:

- Mar. 22: San Diego, CA at 4th & B (no Five Finger Death Punch, Soulfly headlining)
- Mar. 23: Las Vegas, NV at The Joint
- Mar. 24: Pomona, CA at The Fox Theater
- Mar. 26: Fresno, CA at Rainbow Ballroom
- Mar. 27: Modesto, CA at Modesto Centre Plaza
- Mar. 28: Redding, CA at Redding Convention Center
- Mar. 29: Portland, OR at Hawthorne Theater (no Five Finger Death Punch, Soulfly headlining, with Incite and Lody Kong)
- Mar. 30: Yakima, WA at Yakima Valley Sun Dome
- Mar. 31: Seattle, WA at Paramount Theater
- Apr. 01: Vancouver, BC at Rickshaw Theatre (no Five Finger Death Punch, Soulfly headlining)
- Apr. 02: Dawson Creek, BC at EnCana Events Centre
- Apr. 04: Calgary, AB at MacEwan Hall
- Apr. 05: Edmonton, AB at Shaw Conference Center
- Apr. 07: Regina, SK at Agribition
- Apr. 09: Winnipeg, MB at Burton Cummings Theatre
- Apr. 11: Rapid City, SD at Rushmore Plaza Civic Center
- Apr. 12: Casper, WY at Casper Events Center

Related links:
Soulfly's Official Site!