Sepultura

Brazil, 1984–now

Belo Horizonte, Brazil band formed in 1984, led in their classic era by the Cavalera brothers. From thrash (Beneath the Remains) to the tribal groove metal of Roots, they became one of the most influential metal bands outside the US and Europe.

MusicRoots documents 3 artists who influenced Sepultura and 1 artist Sepultura influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Sepultura?

• Slayer — Slayer's ferocious thrash is a foundational influence on Sepultura's early speed and aggression.
• Metallica — Metallica's thrash songcraft shaped Sepultura's development from raw extremity toward structured thrash metal.
• Celtic Frost — Celtic Frost's crude, heavy extremity was a direct early model for Sepultura's primitive first recordings.

Which artists did Sepultura influence?

• Gojira — Sepultura's tribal groove-metal is a clear influence on Gojira's rhythmic, pounding heaviness.