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Released 30 years ago

Roots

Sepultura · 1996

66 min · 17 tracks · death metal · thrash metal · alternative metal

A primal fusion of heavy metal with indigenous Brazilian rhythms and tribal chants that challenges genre boundaries.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intense, focused listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • primal energy and drive
  • layered, dense sonic textures
  • rhythmic exploration and discovery

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Roots' was released in February 1996, Sepultura had established themselves as a leading force in metal, following their acclaimed album 'Chaos A.D.' in 1993. This record marked a significant shift towards incorporating Brazilian musical elements, reflecting the band's cultural heritage while expanding their global appeal.
Stylistic neighbors
Soulfly· Pantera· Machine Head

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Roots Bloody Roots 3:32
  • 2 Attitude 4:15
  • 3 Cut‐Throat 2:44
  • 4 Ratamahatta 4:30
  • 5 Breed Apart 4:01
  • 6 Straighthate 5:21
  • 7 Spit 2:46
  • 8 Lookaway 5:26
  • 9 Dusted 4:03
  • 10 Born Stubborn 4:07
  • 11 Jasco 1:57
  • 12 Itsári 4:48
  • 13 Ambush 4:39
  • 14 Endangered Species 5:19
  • 15 Dictatorshit 1:25
  • 16 Procreation (of the Wicked) 3:39
  • 17 Symptom of the Universe 4:16

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