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Two weeks ago, a Sepultura reunion looked likely – but now Max Cavalera has changed his mind
By Phil Weller published
Having already buried the hatchet with his brother, Igor, Cavalera says there’s no longer any need for a classic-era Sepultura return

10 guitarists who played with missing strings on purpose… and the weird reasons why
By Will Ainsley published
Forget six strings: for some guitarists, all you need is one…

“I met Ritchie Blackmore during the Sepultura days. At first, he wasn’t interested in talking to anybody. But the minute I asked, ‘Do you like football?’ he said, ‘Yes – come with me!’” Max Cavalera names 10 guitarists who shaped his sound
By Amit Sharma published
The metal pioneer reveals how to score private time with Ritchie Blackmore, the reality of trying to cover Tony Iommi, what Chuck Shuldiner would be doing today – and why he’s finally playing all six strings… on a James Hetfield guitar
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Soulfly's Max Cavalera says “soap opera” surrounding Marc Rizzo's exit fueled the “fire” and “anger” of new album Totem
By Sam Roche published
The band's 12th album, Totem, is out today via Nuclear Blast, and if it sounds angry then that's because it is

Soulfly announce 12th studio album, Totem, share destructive new single, Superstition
By Matt Owen published
Due August 5, Totem will be the extreme metal band's first LP since the departure of guitarist Marc Rizzo, whose position has been filled by producer and shredder Arthur Rizk

Max Cavalera on Marc Rizzo's departure from Soulfly and the possibility of Dino Cazares appearing on the band's next album
By Greg Prato published
The Soulfly leader and former Sepultura frontman talks his proudest guitar moments, the controversy surrounding Rizzo's exit and 30 years of Arise

Soulfly part ways with guitarist Marc Rizzo
By Sam Roche published
“He did not leave the band. We decided to part ways with him due to personal reasons,” says frontman Max Cavalera

Max Cavalera Talks Riffs, Dub, Future Collaborations and Soulfly's New Album, 'Ritual'
By Joe Bosso published
He’s a co-founder of Sepultura, and his distinctive playing helped put Brazilian thrash metal on the map. But what Guitar World readers really want to know is…
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