Global InformationSoulfly information
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 Soulfly performing at Rockharz Open Air in Germany, 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1997–present |
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| Spinoffs | Cavalera Conspiracy |
| Spinoff of | Sepultura |
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| Website | soulfly |
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Soulfly is an American heavy metal band formed in Phoenix, Arizona in 1997. Soulfly is led by former Sepultura frontman Max Cavalera, who formed the band after he left the Brazilian group in 1996. To date the band has released twelve studio albums, one tour EP, twenty-three singles, one video album, and twelve music videos. Their debut album, Soulfly, was released on April 21, 1998, while their most recent album, Totem, was released on August 5, 2022.
Soulfly incorporates many styles of metal with Brazilian tribal and world music, much like Cavalera's previous band Sepultura. The original lyrical content revolved around spirituality, political and religious themes, with later albums encompassing other themes including war, violence, aggression, slavery, hatred and anger. All of their first six studio albums debuted on the United States Billboard 200, with a peak position at number 32 for their second album, Primitive.[1] Soulfly has been certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.[2]
- ^ "Top Music Charts – Hot 100 – Billboard 200 – Music Genre Sales". Billboard Music Charts. Retrieved February 28, 2009. [dead link]
- ^ "Gold and Platinum". RIAA. Archived from the original on June 26, 2007. Retrieved February 28, 2009.