When Max Cavalera formed Soulfly shortly after leaving Sepultura, the newly minted thrash/groove metal band quickly became a force to be reckoned with. Their self-titled debut dropped in 1998 and a dozen studio albums later, the energetic frontman has moulded Soulfly into a relentless machine driven by talented musicians. Max’s Brazilian roots are always evident, both in a musical and lyrical sense. Taking into account the output of Cavalera Conspiracy, the side project that reunited Max with his younger brother and drummer Igor in 2006, it’s safe to say Max is one of the more prolific writers on the metal scene. The charismatic pater familias likes to bring his relatives on tour and the vibrant Cavalera clan are popular guests backstage. It’s all about the passion for music, family and the joy of playing, even more so since Max’s son Zyon joined the line-up in 2012 as Soulfly’s new battering ram. Their latest effort to date is 2022’s ‘Totem’ but new work will be coming our way soon, as are the Cavalera family! #GMM25
