Sepultura’s Farewell Australian Tour: Honoring 40 Years of Metal Revolution

When Sepultura announced their Celebrating Life Through Death global farewell tour, the metal world collectively raised its horns. Now, Australian fans have their chance to say goodbye: the Brazilian titans will play their final shows across Australia in March 2026, marking the end of a monumental 40-year career.

From the favelas of Belo Horizonte to the biggest stages on earth, Sepultura have been more than a band—they’ve been a movement. Their music reshaped heavy metal, blending thrash, groove, hardcore, and indigenous Brazilian rhythms into something entirely new.

The Cavalera Era: Chaos and Roots

The early 1990s saw Sepultura explode onto the global stage with Chaos A.D. (1993) and Roots (1996). These albums, driven by Max and Igor Cavalera, broke boundaries by fusing tribal percussion, political fury, and crushing riffs. Roots Bloody Roots became an anthem not just for metalheads, but for anyone who felt the primal power of music.

Even after leaving Sepultura, Max carried the torch with Soulfly, a band that continued to experiment with world music and groove metal. Later, the Cavalera Conspiracy reunited Max and Igor, reigniting the raw energy of their youth. These spin-offs prove that Sepultura’s DNA runs deep, influencing generations of musicians.

Derrick Green: A New Voice, A New Era

When Derrick Green stepped in as vocalist in 1998, he faced the impossible task of filling Max’s shoes. Yet over 25 years later, Derrick has carved his own legacy. Albums like Against, Machine Messiah, and Quadra showcase his versatility—roaring growls, melodic passages, and a commanding stage presence that kept Sepultura evolving.

His tenure proved that Sepultura was not just about one era or one lineup. It was about resilience, reinvention, and the unbreakable spirit of heavy music.

Andreas Kisser: The Constant Force

Through every lineup change, guitarist Andreas Kisser has been the backbone of Sepultura. His riffs, solos, and songwriting have anchored the band’s sound from Schizophrenia to Quadra. Without Andreas, Sepultura’s journey would have been incomplete.

Why This Farewell Matters

• 40 years of history

• 15 studio albums

• 20+ million records sold

• Tours across 80 countries

Sepultura didn’t just put Brazilian metal on the map—they redrew the map entirely. Their farewell tour is not just a series of concerts; it’s a celebration of a band that changed the face of heavy music forever.

Final Call to Fans

Australia’s dates run from March 20 in Perth to March 29 in Brisbane, with stops in Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney. Every show promises a career-spanning setlist—from the tribal fury of Roots to the modern precision of Quadra.

This is your last chance to scream along to Roots Bloody Roots, to feel the chaos of Refuse/Resist, and to honor a band that gave everything to metal. Don’t miss history—be part of it.