The band name comes from a Portuguese translation of Motörhead's song "Dancing On Your Grave" which is "Dançando Na Sua Sepultura". Sepultura means "grave" in Portuguese (and in some other Latin-based languages). Originally, they wanted to call the band Tropa de Choque, but this name has been used before.
The first Sepultura show was on December 4th, 1984. The band played two songs that never were re-recorded or released.
Line-up of the first show:
Wagner "Antichrist" - Vocals
Max "Possessed" - Guitars
Igor "Skullcrusher" - Drums
A VHS tape called "Live Reviews" was released by Roadrunner in 1992/93.
Max Cavalera left the band in December 1996 after learning about the murder of his stepson Dana Wells, also, the band had clashes with his wife and band manager Gloria, whom was Dana's mother as well. He went on to form the alternative/nu metal band Soulfly. Derrick Green, originally from Cleveland, Ohio replaced Max.
Roy Mayorga (Stone Sour, Soulfly, Amebix) filled-in for Igor Cavalera during the European tour with In Flames in 2006.
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