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: A celebration of Brazilian life featuring percussionist Carlinhos Brown. A Polarizing Sonic Shift
Despite its massive success, the Roots touring cycle ended in disaster. In December 1996, internal tensions regarding the band's management—led by Max’s wife, Gloria—came to a head at London’s . As detailed by Louder , the remaining members' decision not to renew Gloria's contract prompted Max Cavalera to quit the band he co-founded. Sepultura - Roots
Produced by , Roots moved away from the band's thrash metal origins toward a downtuned, groove-heavy sound. This shift was highly influential but controversial among longtime fans, as explored by Decibel Magazine . : A celebration of Brazilian life featuring percussionist
The album's creative core was inspired by the film At Play in the Fields of the Lord , which led frontman to travel into the Brazilian jungle to record with the Xavante tribe . This collaboration was unprecedented in heavy metal, as noted in a 25th-anniversary interview with Grammy . "Itsári" : A direct recording of a Xavante chant. As detailed by Louder , the remaining members'
: Cited by Dave Grohl as a life-changing album, it effectively bridged the gap between world music and heavy metal. The End of an Era
Details on the used to achieve the "Roots" sound.
: Integration of the berimbau , timbau , and djembe .
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