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Iggor Cavalera Reflects on Metal Scene, Launches UK Tour

5/2/2025

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Igor "Iggor" Cavalera, the former drummer of SEPULTURA, opened up about Brazil's vibrant extreme metal scene on the White Centipede Noise podcast. He revealed that early bands employed satanic imagery as a bold political statement against the church, rather than as an act of worship. Now, he’s embarking on a solo tour in the UK, blending his roots with electronic music.

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Igor "Iggor" Cavalera, the former drummer of SEPULTURA, opened up about Brazil's vibrant extreme metal scene on the White Centipede Noise podcast. He revealed that early bands employed satanic imagery as a bold political statement against the church, rather than as an act of worship. Now, he’s embarking on a solo tour in the UK, blending his roots with electronic music.