Soulfly is a metal band formed in 1997 based in Phoenix, Arizona. The original lyrical themes revolved around spirituality and religious themes, though religion is usually criticized, with later albums encompassing other themes including war, violence, aggression, hatred, and anger, with the spiritual elements now almost non-existent. Soulfly are led by former Sepultura frontman Max Cavalera, who formed the band after he left the Brazilian group in 1996. The band has released seven studio albums, one tour EP, several singles, and one DVD video. Their seventh album Omen was released on May 25, 2010.
Soulfly incorporate many styles of metal with Brazilian tribal and world music. The band has had all six of their studio albums debut on the United States Billboard 200, with a peak position at number 32 for their second album, Primitive. Their debut album, Soulfly, has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.
The band has gone through numerous line-up changes, with the most recent loss being bassist Bobby Burns, who is currently being filled in for by Cavalera Conspiracy bassist Johny Chow.
Soulfly incorporate many styles of metal with Brazilian tribal and world music. The band has had all six of their studio albums debut on the United States Billboard 200, with a peak position at number 32 for their second album, Primitive. Their debut album, Soulfly, has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.
The band has gone through numerous line-up changes, with the most recent loss being bassist Bobby Burns, who is currently being filled in for by Cavalera Conspiracy bassist Johny Chow.
Members
Current
Max Cavalera - vocals, guitar (1997–present)
Joe Nunez - drums (2000–2001, 2003–present)
Marc Rizzo - guitar (2003–present)
Johny Chow – bass (2010–present)
Former
Jackson Bandeira (Lúcio Maia) - guitar (1997–1998)
Logan Mader - guitar (1998–1999)
Roy Mayorga - drums (1997–1999, 2002–2003)
Marcelo "Cello" Dias - bass (1997–2003)
Mikey Doling - guitar (1999–2003)
Bobby Burns – bass (2003–2010)
Current
Max Cavalera - vocals, guitar (1997–present)
Joe Nunez - drums (2000–2001, 2003–present)
Marc Rizzo - guitar (2003–present)
Johny Chow – bass (2010–present)
Former
Jackson Bandeira (Lúcio Maia) - guitar (1997–1998)
Logan Mader - guitar (1998–1999)
Roy Mayorga - drums (1997–1999, 2002–2003)
Marcelo "Cello" Dias - bass (1997–2003)
Mikey Doling - guitar (1999–2003)
Bobby Burns – bass (2003–2010)
Discography
1998: Soulfly
2000: Primitive
2002: 3
2004: Prophecy
2005: Dark Ages
2008: Conquer
2010: Omen
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Website: www.soulflyweb.com/
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