Cavalera - Schizophrenia *Pre-Order

Since 1983 the name Cavalera has become synonymous with extreme metal music, a name that to this day still holds the
highest regard, a family legacy built upon decades of musical aggression. Over forty years ago, the Cavalera brothers
were spearheading the first wave of thrash, death and black metal, and despite their faraway Latin-American roots, have
garnished worldwide attention and critical acclaim with their ferocious songwriting and unstoppable drive.
In 2023, Max and Iggor Cavalera achieved what some would say was an impossible feat; they revisited their earliest
releases, "Morbid Visions" and "Bestial Devastation", and re-recorded them with bone-breaking intensity. A risk that few
would dare to even attempt, yet they artfully and prolifically attained their trademark raw sound by means that could only
be described as magic or time travel. It seems that the ball would not stop rolling for the brothers from Brazil though, as
now they are entering the final chapter of their early-days trilogy.
“Schizophrenia" is an iconic album in terms of early thrash and death metal, a household name for those of us invested in
extreme metal. This was the point where the Cavaleras refined their dark, dingy, speed influenced songs, into something
a bit more matured, developed and technical. Decades later, they have once more unlocked the asylum that is
“Schizophrenia”, opening the doors to that banished, twisted recording.
Much like “Morbid Visions” and “Bestial Devastation”, “Schizophrenia” beheld the promise of articulate songwriting, that
was only hindered by the technology of analog recording in the eighties. Despite the thrashing riffs, hammering drums,
and ghoulish growls, the production of this album was lackluster, leaving much to be desired by listeners around the
world.
As young teenagers in Brazil, they did not have the budget for expensive recordings, fancy gear and extra studio time.
These young men were working with the barest essentials.Truly, they were as third-world underground as they come.
Much of “Schizophrenia” was done in single takes. The result was impressive despite all of the hurdles they had to
overcome, even more so considering they were between the ages of sixteen and seventeen when they originally recorded
these tracks. It should come as no surprise that the Cavalera brothers always felt that these songs deserved a fresh take
with modern production.
Facing such a daunting task with determination, the boys from Brazil have once again flawlessly pulled off a visitation to
their youth. Mastering the balance between the harshness of the original record and the clarity of modern day
equalization. Hearing Max rip through timeless tracks such as “From The Past Comes The Storms” and “Escape To The
Void” will be sure to leave chills on the back of your neck. Iggor’s drumming has only become more outstanding, blasting
double bass through “To The Wall” and grooving along to “Inquisition Symphony” with expert veracity. It is clear that these
two have lost none of their spirit, and have in fact only perfected the blackened-thrash themes that started it all for them.
No stranger to collaborations, the Cavalera brothers enlisted Travis Stone (Pig Destroyer) on lead guitars, and that choice
becomes obvious within the first song. Travis plays with the passionate, adrenalized thrash approach of his predecessors,
while bringing a breath of new life into the solos and acoustic melodies scattered throughout the album. The full lineup

would consist of more Cavalera alumni, as Igor Amadeus Cavalera (Go Ahead And Die, Healing Magic) once more
brought his talents on bass to the fold. Thundering and thrumming the low end with brute force, it is clear that the double
Iggor and Igor combination are a rhythm section to be reckoned with.
They left no stone unturned and no detail unnoticed, also revisioning the original cover artwork of the album, restored in
hand painted watercolors by Eliran Kantor. An album cover that has obsessed and fascinated fans for decades, it is awe-
inspiring to see Eliran articulately revive the image.
This re-recording acts as a bridge between generations. For the fans that were fortunate enough to see the Cavaleras in
their youth, it will feel like an undeniable blast from the past, while simultaneously reinventing these songs for the younger
generations that never had the chance to witness these timeless classics. Whether you are a lifelong fan or a newcomer
to the Cavalera ensemble, you will soon see that years of dedication shines through these songs from beginning to end.
With the impressive catalogue that the Cavalera brothers have created over the years, you will soon see that
“Schizophrenia” will also sit amongst their greatest achievements. Max and Iggor have relinquished an album that for
many years was locked away behind rusty, iron cell doors, barred by straight jackets and haunted by madness. From the
past comes the storms as “Schizophrenia” is set loose on the world once more!"