Oh boy, are you guys ready for some serious hand-wringing and fretting about the state of the world? 🤯 Because Andreas Kisser, the guitarist of SEPULTURA, is sounding the alarm about authoritarian governments trying to control art and culture. I mean, who wouldn’t want to suppress the creative expression of a bunch of angry Brazilians with guitars? 🎸 It’s not like they’re going to write a bunch of songs about how much they hate the government or anything… 🙄
Kisser recently spoke to The Adventures Of Pipeman about how authoritarian governments have learned that controlling art is a shortcut to controlling perception. Because, you know, if you can’t control people’s thoughts, you can at least try to control what they listen to and watch. It’s like, hello, have you met the internet? 🌐 Kisser said, “That’s why they are scared of art and culture. On a fascist government or a dictatorship, the first one to suffer are arts — movie theaters, music, paintings, poems, newspaper text and books and so on. They are the first. Why do they burn books? Because they change people… Because arts, it touches you in a very unique way.”
The Heavy Metal Community: A Beautiful, Inclusive Family
But don’t worry, folks, because the heavy metal community is here to save the day. Or, at the very least, provide a safe space for people to express themselves and not get canceled. Kisser said, “It’s a great family. The heavy metal community is a beautiful family. Very inclusive. No bullshit, no cancelations.” I mean, who needs social media when you have a mosh pit, am I right? 🤘 He also mentioned that when Rob Halford came out as gay, the metal community was all like, “Hey, cool, dude.” And that’s why heavy metal is the most popular style of music in the world… or something like that.
Meanwhile, SEPULTURA is gearing up for their final show on November 7, 2026, at the Mercado Livre Arena Pacaembu in São Paulo, Brazil. Because, you know, all good things must come to an end. The show will feature a bunch of other bands, including METAL ALLEGIANCE, KRISIUN, and SACRED REICH. It’s like a big ol’ metal party, and you’re invited. 🎉
Farewell Tour and Live Album
But before they ride off into the sunset, SEPULTURA is embarking on a farewell tour, which kicked off on March 1, 2024, at Arena Hall in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. The tour will cover the entire globe, because why not? 🌍 They’re also putting together a live album commemorating their last run of shows, which will feature 40 songs recorded in 40 different cities. Because, you know, 40 is a nice round number. It’s going to be a “massive compilation of our best, most energetic moments on stage,” according to the band. Yay, live albums. 🎸
And, of course, no discussion of SEPULTURA would be complete without mentioning their recent lineup changes. Drummer Eloy Casagrande left the band to join SLIPKNOT, because who wouldn’t want to play with a bunch of guys in masks? 🤡 The band was “taken by surprise” by his departure, but they’ve since recruited Greyson Nekrutman, who used to play with SUICIDAL TENDENCIES. Because, you know, drummers are interchangeable, right? 🥁
Anyway, that’s the latest from the world of SEPULTURA. They’re still mad at the government, they still love heavy metal, and they’re still going to play a bunch of shows before they break up. So, if you’re a fan, you should probably go see them before it’s too late. 🎟️
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