Hailing from the northeast of Brazil, where the metal scene has experienced remarkable growth in recent decades with the emergence of great bands in a variety of rock styles, the powerful Paraíba trio from João Pessoa, Headspawn, shines with the release of their debut album “Parasites”, available on all digital platforms since November 17th.
Presenting an aggressive and technical groove metal sound, the band masterfully incorporates their brazilian roots and dense melodies. They infuse their intelligent lyrics and catchy choruses with a melancholic tenacity in a truly unique way, allowing the listener not only to recognize the style but also to become instantly immersed in the details of each composition.
Alf Cantalice (vocals/guitar) commented:
“This album is a substantial mosaic of sounds, influences, compelling themes, and Brazilian roots that intertwine in a very original and cohesive way. The band’s identity is never relegated to the background; instead, it remains prominent in every track, while new elements take on a leading role.”
Terra Solis
Butchers
Sinking Jetsam
Failure, Death and Decay
Everybody Hates Somebody
Fili Caatinga
Ghost Of Myself
Your Are
Brought Into This World
The Grotesque Factory Of Flies
Cover by Wildner Lima (@wildnermailillustration)
Listen to “Parasites” at
https://onerpm.link/895135590988
Produced, mixed, and mastered in a robust and vibrant manner by producer Victor Hugo Targino (Cangaço, Forahneo, Omago), the album’s sound captures with intense fury and melancholy various influences from established bands. Examples include the strength and tribal weight reminiscent of Soulfly, Sepultura, and Slipknot, as well as the technical prowess of Machine Head and Korn, all combined with the characteristic harmony and melancholy of Alice In Chains.
As well as their previous EPs, “Pretty Ugly People” (2021) and “Pretty Ugly People Live” (2022), all widely praised by the press and established musicians such as Jairo Guedz (The Troops Of Doom, ex-Sepultura), Marcelo Pompeu (Korzus), Leandro Caçoilo (Viper, Caravellus), Marco Nunes (Chaosfear), and Johnny Moraes (Hevilan, ex-Warrel Dane), “Parasites” not only represents a milestone for Alf Cantalice (vocals/guitar), J. P. Cordeiro (bass), and Marconi Jr. (drums), but also celebrates the influence and vitality of the Brazilian Northeastern metal that resonates in every corner of Brazil.
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