Get ready, metal fans, for news that is going to shake up the structures of the music scene: Sepultura, the monumental legend of Brazilian heavy metal, has announced that it will cease its activities. But before this epic finale, the band promises a farewell tour that will go down in history.
In an impactful announcement made on December 8, 2023, Sepultura revealed its plans for a "conscious and planned death", bringing to a close 40 years of success and innovation. The tour, called "Celebrating Life Through Death", will be a grand celebration of the band's career.
This is not just a series of concerts, but a tribute to the legacy left by Sepultura. Since its formation in 1984 in Belo Horizonte, the band has become a global metal icon, bringing Brazilian energy and rhythm to stages all over the world.
And now, preparing to leave the stage with a memorable show, Andreas Kisser, the guitarist, promises that this last tour will be the band's peak: "It's our last tour. We're going to stop after this tour, precisely because we're at the best moment in the band's history."
The 18-month tour will be recorded on a live album, with 40 songs recorded in 40 different cities, capturing the vibrant and intense essence of Sepultura.
International dates of the "Celebrating Life Through Death" Tour:
- 30/10: Paris, FR - Zenith Paris - La Villette
- 31/10: Offenbach am Main, DE - Stadthalle
- 01/11: Hamburg, DE - Edel Optics Arena
- 02/11: Cologne, DE - Palladium
- 03/11: Den Bosch, NL - The Rock Circus
- 05/11: Brussels, BE - Ancienne Belgique
- 06/11: Esch-sur-Alzette, LU - Rockhal
- 08/11: Manchester, UK - Manchester Academy
- 09/11: Dublin, IE - Olympia Theatre
- 10/11: Belfast, UK - Telegraph Building
- 11/11: Glasgow, UK - Barrowland Ballroom
- 12/11: London, UK - Hammersmith Apollo
- 14/11: Zurich, CH - The Hall
- 15/11: Ludwigsburg, DE - MHP Arena
- 16/11: Munich, DE - Zenith
- 17/11: Budapest, HU - Blackbeard
- 19/11: Leipzig, DE - Haus Auensee
- 20/11: Vienna, AT - Gasometer
- 21/11: Katowice, PL - Spodek
- 22/11: Berlin, DE - Columbiahalle
- 23/11: Prague, CZ - O2 Universum
National tour dates in Brazil:
- March - September 2024: Specific dates and cities in Brazil are yet to be announced, starting in Belo Horizonte (MG) and ending in São Paulo (SP).
Sepultura, with this tour, not only celebrates its glorious history, but also offers a farewell worthy of its greatness. They promise unforgettable shows, full of energy, aggression and the pure essence of extreme metal.
So get ready, SepulNation! This is the moment to celebrate the life, music and legacy of one of Brazil's greatest heavy metal bands. Be part of this historic and exciting moment. Sepultura, the band that redefined Brazilian metal and conquered the world, will be celebrated on a tour that promises to be unforgettable. This is the farewell they, and all of us, deserve.
Artists: Sepultura
