The "Brothers Cavalera"—Max and Iggor—are the founding duo behind , one of the most influential heavy metal bands to ever emerge from South America . After a decade-long estrangement following their respective departures from the band, the Brazilian brothers reunited to continue their shared musical heritage through Cavalera Conspiracy and commemorative world tours. Founding the Legend: The Sepultura Era
In 1984, in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, the Cavalera brothers formed Sepultura while still in their early teens. Max served as the vocalist and rhythm guitarist, while Iggor pioneered a thunderous, tribal drumming style that would define the band’s sound. Brothers Cavalera