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MAX CAVALERA: ‘In This Business, It’s Very Easy To Think That What You Do Is The Most Important Thing In The World, And It’s Not’
Soulfly frontman and former Sepultura member Max Cavalera has spoken about the difference between artists who achieve lasting legendary status and those who merely "play around" in the music business, emphasising longevity, resilience through hardship and staying grounded rather than adopting a big-headed rock star attitude. He credited his family and crew, including his son and wife who perform in the band, for keeping him humble, and reflected that while music matters, it is not as important as work like curing cancer, even as he maintains that music can still help people in its own way.
The interview, conducted by Irina Marinescu of Rock FM România, coincides with news that Soulfly will embark on a 25-date US tour this autumn, opening with a festival slot at Louder Than Life and closing with a hometown headline show in Tempe, Arizona, on 15 October. The bill also features Nailbomb, Cavalera's industrial side project with Alex Newport formed in 1993, and Richie Cavalera's band Incite. The tour follows Soulfly's thirteenth album, "Chama", released on 24 October 2025 via Nuclear Blast Records and co-produced by Cavalera's son and drummer Zyon Cavalera alongside Arthur Rizk.
In short
- Max Cavalera discusses humility and longevity as keys to musical legend status
- Soulfly announces 25-date US tour this autumn, ending in Tempe, Arizona
- Nailbomb and Incite to join Soulfly on the tour bill
Explained simply
Max Cavalera is a Brazilian-born heavy metal musician best known as the former singer and guitarist of Sepultura, the band he helped form in the 1980s. He later founded Soulfly, where he performs with family members including his son Zyon and wife Gloria.
The discussion centres on how musicians build careers that last, and how they keep fame in perspective. Cavalera compares music’s ability to help people with work such as curing cancer, while describing the support of family and crew as a grounding influence.
Soulfly’s history spans several decades and includes many albums and tours. Cavalera also has other musical projects, including Nailbomb, formed with British musician Alex Newport.
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