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Soulfly

Soulfly is a Brazilian-American heavy metal band formed in Phoenix, Arizona in 1997. Soulfly is led by former Sepultura frontman Max Cavalera, who formed the band after he left the Brazilian group in 1996. To date the band has released thirteen studio albums, one tour EP, twenty-three singles, one video album, and twelve music videos. Their debut album, Soulfly, was released on April 21, 1998, while their most recent album, Chama, was released in October 2025.

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Musical artist.origin: Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Musical artist.name: Soulfly
Musical artist.image: Soulfly Rockharz 2015 05 (cropped).jpg
Musical artist.caption: Soulfly performing at Rockharz Open Air in Germany, 2015
Musical artist.landscape: yes
Musical artist.background: group_or_band
Musical artist.works: Discography
Musical artist.years_active: 1997–present
Musical artist.spinoffs: Cavalera Conspiracy
Musical artist.spinoff_of: Sepultura
Musical artist.current_members: Max Cavalera Zyon Cavalera Mike DeLeon
Musical artist.past_members: Marc Rizzo Marcelo "Cello" Dias Roy Mayorga Lúcio Maia Logan Mader Mikey Doling Joe Nunez Bobby Burns David Kinkade Tony Campos Mike Leon

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History
Formation, self-titled album, and ''Primitive'' (1997–2001)
''3'', new line-up and ''Prophecy'' (2002–2004)<span id="3 and Prophecy (2002–2004)"></span>
''Dark Ages'' (2005–2007)
''Conquer'' and ''Omen'' (2008–2010)
Line up change, ''Enslaved'' and ''Savages'' (2011–2013)
''Archangel'' and ''Ritual'' (2014–2019)
Departure of Marc Rizzo and ''Totem'' (2020–2023)
''Chama'' (2024–present)
Musical style
Band members
Discography
Concert tours
Notes
References
External links

Soulfly incorporates many styles of metal with Brazilian tribal and world music, much like Cavalera's previous band Sepultura. The original lyrical content revolved around spirituality, political and religious themes, with later albums encompassing other themes including war, violence, aggression, slavery, hatred and anger. All of their first six studio albums debuted on the United States Billboard 200, with a peak position at number 32 for their second album, Primitive. Soulfly has been certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.