A groove-and-tribal-metal landmark fusing thrash with Brazilian percussion. Heavy and innovative. Their most influential record. Well into the discography, and still delivering.
On vinyl: The CD may actually be the better-value format here, but reissues are increasingly available.
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More from Sepultura — where to go next
If you have Roots, these are the Sepultura records worth reaching for next.
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Beneath the Remains1989 · MetalStart here
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Arise1991 · MetalClassic
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Chaos A.D.1993 · MetalClassic
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Roots1996 · you're viewing this oneClassic
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