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Soulfly

Country of origin:
United States
Location:
Phoenix, Arizona
Status:
Active
Formed in:
1997
Genre:
Nu-Metal with Folk influences (early); Groove/Thrash/Death Metal (later)
Themes:
Spirituality, War, Violence, Slavery, Politics
Current label:
Nuclear Blast
Years active:
1997-present
After leaving Sepultura in 1996, Max Cavalera formed Soulfly with the idea of combined sounds and spiritual beliefs after losing his stepson Dana Wells. Originally, with each new Soulfly album came a new line-up, as well as world music influences from a diverse array of locations. Soulfly started playing nu-metal (on the first album and "Primitive") which was extremely popular at the time; albums ...
Current
Max Cavalera Vocals, Guitars (rhythm), Berimbau, Sitar (1997-present), Bass (2000)
See also: Cavalera Conspiracy, Go Ahead and Die, Killer Be Killed, ex-Guerrilha, ex-Nailbomb, Metal All Stars, ex-Sepultura
Zyon Cavalera Drums (2013-present)
See also: ex-Cavalera Conspiracy (live), ex-Lody Kong, ex-Mold Breaker
Mike Leon Bass (2015-present)
See also: Sorcerer, ex-Havok, ex-The Absence, ex-Arsis (live), ex-Cavalera Conspiracy (live)
Past
Cello Dias Bass (1997-2003), Percussion (2000)
See also: ex-Agony, ex-The Mist, ex-Abloom, ex-Against All Will, ex-Ankla, ex-Dead Heart Saints, ex-Jet Black Racing, ex-Onesidezero, ex-Roadrunner United, ex-Secret Mind
Roy Mayorga Drums (1997-1999, 2001-2003)
See also: Ministry, Hellyeah, ex-Amebix, False Fed, Mothra, Stone Sour, ex-Ozzy Osbourne, ex-Sepultura (live), ex-Winter (live), ex-Crisis, ex-ABLOOM, ex-Ankla, ex-Black President, ex-Maggott SS, ex-Mass Mental, ex-Medication, ex-Nausea, ex-Pale Demons, ex-Thorn, ex-Onesidezero (live), ex-Shelter (live)
Jackson Bandeira Guitars (lead) (1997-1998)
See also: ALMAZ, Maquinado, Marisa Monte, ex-Nação Zumbi
Logan Mader Guitars (lead) (1998-1999)
See also: Meshiaak, Once Human, Savage Existence (live), The Lone Wolf (live), ex-Machine Head, ex-Blue, ex-Idol-X, ex-Logan Mader / J.S. Clayden, ex-Medication, ex-New Black, ex-Pale Demons, ex-Stereo Black
Mike Doling Guitars (lead) (1999-2003)
See also: Channel Zero, ex-Kronix, Invitro, ex-Abloom, ex-Mothra, ex-Snot, ex-Solid Steel
Joe Nuñez Drums (2000-2001, 2003-2011)
See also: Return Fire, ex-Slampede, ex-Fleshold, ex-Apocalyptic Dream, ex-Stripping the Pistol
Bobby Burns Bass, Vocals (backing) (2003-2010)
See also: Beautiful, Bobby Burns, Killer in the Workplace, Primer 55, ex-King Street, ex-Love Said No, ex-Paris Is Burning, ex-To My Enemy
Marc Rizzo Guitars (lead, flamenco) (2003-2021)
See also: Marc Rizzo, Revenge Beast, The Monarch, ex-Thanatopsis, ex-Inpsychobleedia, Acoustic Vendetta, Bleed the Fifth, Hail the Horns, Ill Niño, Marc Rizzo & the Corrupters, ex-Cavalera Conspiracy, ex-Committee of Thirteen, ex-Crankcase, ex-Misfits (live), ex-WhiskeyDick (live)
Tony Campos Bass, Vocals (additional) (2011-2015)
See also: Asesino, Fear Factory, The Monarch, D.R.I. (live), Attika 7, Buck Satan and the 666 Shooters, Hail the Horns, Static-X, ex-Brujeria, ex-Dia de los Muertos, ex-Ministry, ex-Possessed, ex-Prong, ex-Cavalera Conspiracy (live), ex-Agony (live), ex-Attika, ex-Drill
David Kinkade Drums (2011-2012)
See also: The Monarch, ex-Borknagar, ex-Insatanity, ex-Arsis (live), ex-Malevolent Creation (live), ex-Council of the Fallen, ex-D.O.T.A.C., ex-Divine Empire, ex-Kastasyde, ex-Monarch
Current (Live)
Mike DeLeon Guitars (lead) (2023-present)
See also: Disfigured, Flesh Hoarder, Philip H. Anselmo & the Illegals, ex-M.O.D., ex-Bloodsoaked (live), ex-Incite (live), ex-Being Killed
Past (Live)
Dave Chavarri Drums (1999)
See also: ex-Gothic Slam, ex-Stryker, Ill Niño, Terror Universal, ex-M.O.D., ex-Merauder, ex-Pro-Pain, ex-Lȧȧz Rockit, ex-Cry for Liberty
David Ellefson Bass (2003, 2005, 2006)
See also: Altitudes & Attitude, Dieth, Ellefson, Ellefson-Soto, Metal Allegiance, Overkill (live), ex-Knight Fury, ex-Temple of Brutality, Hail!, Kings of Thrash, The Lucid, ex-Angels of Babylon, ex-Killing Machine, ex-Megadeth, ex-The Alien Blakk, ex-Tim Ripper Owens (live), ex-F5, ex-Iron Steel, ex-Fallen Angels, ex-Killers, ex-MegaPriest, ex-Renegade, ex-TOZ, ex-Ronnie Monstrose (live)
Dan Lilker Bass (2006)
See also: Blurring, Evil Wrath, ex-Brutal Truth, ex-Crucifist, ex-Extra Hot Sauce, ex-Hemlock, ex-Nokturnal Hellstorm, ex-Nuclear Assault, ex-Overlord Exterminator, ex-Redrum, ex-S.O.D., ex-The Ravenous, ex-NunFuckRitual, notS.O.D. Fist Banging Maniacs, Stormtroopers of Beer, Tales of a Therion, United Forces, ex-Anthrax, ex-Venomous Concept, ex-Autopsy (live), ex-Dark Angel (live), ex-Lock Up (live), ex-Exit-13, ex-Holy Moses, ex-Crab Society, ex-Human Garbage, ex-Last Satanic Dance, ex-Malformed Earthborn, ex-Sick of It All, ex-White Heat
Johny Chow Bass (2010-2011)
See also: Souls of We, Stone Sour, ex-Cavalera Conspiracy, ex-Fireball Ministry, ex-Echo 3, ex-Maximum Penalty, ex-My Ruin, ex-Pushed, ex-Systematic
Zyon Cavalera Drums (2011, 2012, 2012-2013)
See also: ex-Cavalera Conspiracy (live), ex-Lody Kong, ex-Mold Breaker
Juan Karlos Lora German Drums (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)
See also: Kingdom of Sorrow (live), Santuario, ex-Repentance, ex-Straight Line Stitch, ex-Inpsychobleedia
Igor Cavalera Jr. Bass, Vocals (backing) (2015), Keyboards, Vocals (lead) (2017-2018)
See also: Go Ahead and Die, Healing Magic, Cavalera Conspiracy (live), Lody Kong, ex-Mold Breaker
Dino Cazares Guitars (2021, 2022-2023)
See also: Asesino, Divine Heresy, Fear Factory, ex-The Douche Lords, Die Klute, Jasta (live), ex-Brujeria, ex-Excruciating Terror, ex-Cavalera Conspiracy (live), ex-BodyBag, ex-Hated... and Proud!, ex-Roadrunner United, ex-Ulceration
Max Cavalera Vocals, Guitars (rhythm), Berimbau, Sitar (1997-present), Bass (2000)
See also: Cavalera Conspiracy, Go Ahead and Die, Killer Be Killed, ex-Guerrilha, ex-Nailbomb, Metal All Stars, ex-Sepultura
Zyon Cavalera Drums (2013-present)
See also: ex-Cavalera Conspiracy (live), ex-Lody Kong, ex-Mold Breaker
Mike Leon Bass (2015-present)
See also: Sorcerer, ex-Havok, ex-The Absence, ex-Arsis (live), ex-Cavalera Conspiracy (live)
Cello Dias Bass (1997-2003), Percussion (2000)
See also: ex-Agony, ex-The Mist, ex-Abloom, ex-Against All Will, ex-Ankla, ex-Dead Heart Saints, ex-Jet Black Racing, ex-Onesidezero, ex-Roadrunner United, ex-Secret Mind
Roy Mayorga Drums (1997-1999, 2001-2003)
See also: Ministry, Hellyeah, ex-Amebix, False Fed, Mothra, Stone Sour, ex-Ozzy Osbourne, ex-Sepultura (live), ex-Winter (live), ex-Crisis, ex-ABLOOM, ex-Ankla, ex-Black President, ex-Maggott SS, ex-Mass Mental, ex-Medication, ex-Nausea, ex-Pale Demons, ex-Thorn, ex-Onesidezero (live), ex-Shelter (live)
Jackson Bandeira Guitars (lead) (1997-1998)
See also: ALMAZ, Maquinado, Marisa Monte, ex-Nação Zumbi
Logan Mader Guitars (lead) (1998-1999)
See also: Meshiaak, Once Human, Savage Existence (live), The Lone Wolf (live), ex-Machine Head, ex-Blue, ex-Idol-X, ex-Logan Mader / J.S. Clayden, ex-Medication, ex-New Black, ex-Pale Demons, ex-Stereo Black
Mike Doling Guitars (lead) (1999-2003)
See also: Channel Zero, ex-Kronix, Invitro, ex-Abloom, ex-Mothra, ex-Snot, ex-Solid Steel
Joe Nuñez Drums (2000-2001, 2003-2011)
See also: Return Fire, ex-Slampede, ex-Fleshold, ex-Apocalyptic Dream, ex-Stripping the Pistol
Bobby Burns Bass, Vocals (backing) (2003-2010)
See also: Beautiful, Bobby Burns, Killer in the Workplace, Primer 55, ex-King Street, ex-Love Said No, ex-Paris Is Burning, ex-To My Enemy
Marc Rizzo Guitars (lead, flamenco) (2003-2021)
See also: Marc Rizzo, Revenge Beast, The Monarch, ex-Thanatopsis, ex-Inpsychobleedia, Acoustic Vendetta, Bleed the Fifth, Hail the Horns, Ill Niño, Marc Rizzo & the Corrupters, ex-Cavalera Conspiracy, ex-Committee of Thirteen, ex-Crankcase, ex-Misfits (live), ex-WhiskeyDick (live)
Tony Campos Bass, Vocals (additional) (2011-2015)
See also: Asesino, Fear Factory, The Monarch, D.R.I. (live), Attika 7, Buck Satan and the 666 Shooters, Hail the Horns, Static-X, ex-Brujeria, ex-Dia de los Muertos, ex-Ministry, ex-Possessed, ex-Prong, ex-Cavalera Conspiracy (live), ex-Agony (live), ex-Attika, ex-Drill
David Kinkade Drums (2011-2012)
See also: The Monarch, ex-Borknagar, ex-Insatanity, ex-Arsis (live), ex-Malevolent Creation (live), ex-Council of the Fallen, ex-D.O.T.A.C., ex-Divine Empire, ex-Kastasyde, ex-Monarch
Current
Mike DeLeon Guitars (lead) (2023-present)
See also: Disfigured, Flesh Hoarder, Philip H. Anselmo & the Illegals, ex-M.O.D., ex-Bloodsoaked (live), ex-Incite (live), ex-Being Killed
Past
Dave Chavarri Drums (1999)
See also: ex-Gothic Slam, ex-Stryker, Ill Niño, Terror Universal, ex-M.O.D., ex-Merauder, ex-Pro-Pain, ex-Lȧȧz Rockit, ex-Cry for Liberty
David Ellefson Bass (2003, 2005, 2006)
See also: Altitudes & Attitude, Dieth, Ellefson, Ellefson-Soto, Metal Allegiance, Overkill (live), ex-Knight Fury, ex-Temple of Brutality, Hail!, Kings of Thrash, The Lucid, ex-Angels of Babylon, ex-Killing Machine, ex-Megadeth, ex-The Alien Blakk, ex-Tim Ripper Owens (live), ex-F5, ex-Iron Steel, ex-Fallen Angels, ex-Killers, ex-MegaPriest, ex-Renegade, ex-TOZ, ex-Ronnie Monstrose (live)
Dan Lilker Bass (2006)
See also: Blurring, Evil Wrath, ex-Brutal Truth, ex-Crucifist, ex-Extra Hot Sauce, ex-Hemlock, ex-Nokturnal Hellstorm, ex-Nuclear Assault, ex-Overlord Exterminator, ex-Redrum, ex-S.O.D., ex-The Ravenous, ex-NunFuckRitual, notS.O.D. Fist Banging Maniacs, Stormtroopers of Beer, Tales of a Therion, United Forces, ex-Anthrax, ex-Venomous Concept, ex-Autopsy (live), ex-Dark Angel (live), ex-Lock Up (live), ex-Exit-13, ex-Holy Moses, ex-Crab Society, ex-Human Garbage, ex-Last Satanic Dance, ex-Malformed Earthborn, ex-Sick of It All, ex-White Heat
Johny Chow Bass (2010-2011)
See also: Souls of We, Stone Sour, ex-Cavalera Conspiracy, ex-Fireball Ministry, ex-Echo 3, ex-Maximum Penalty, ex-My Ruin, ex-Pushed, ex-Systematic
Zyon Cavalera Drums (2011, 2012, 2012-2013)
See also: ex-Cavalera Conspiracy (live), ex-Lody Kong, ex-Mold Breaker
Juan Karlos Lora German Drums (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)
See also: Kingdom of Sorrow (live), Santuario, ex-Repentance, ex-Straight Line Stitch, ex-Inpsychobleedia
Igor Cavalera Jr. Bass, Vocals (backing) (2015), Keyboards, Vocals (lead) (2017-2018)
See also: Go Ahead and Die, Healing Magic, Cavalera Conspiracy (live), Lody Kong, ex-Mold Breaker
Dino Cazares Guitars (2021, 2022-2023)
See also: Asesino, Divine Heresy, Fear Factory, ex-The Douche Lords, Die Klute, Jasta (live), ex-Brujeria, ex-Excruciating Terror, ex-Cavalera Conspiracy (live), ex-BodyBag, ex-Hated... and Proud!, ex-Roadrunner United, ex-Ulceration
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