Sepultura - - Roots

: A celebration of Brazilian life featuring percussionist Carlinhos Brown. A Polarizing Sonic Shift

Despite its massive success, the Roots touring cycle ended in disaster. In December 1996, internal tensions regarding the band's management—led by Max’s wife, Gloria—came to a head at London’s . As detailed by Louder , the remaining members' decision not to renew Gloria's contract prompted Max Cavalera to quit the band he co-founded. Sepultura - Roots

: Features guest vocals from Jonathan Davis (Korn) and Mike Patton (Faith No More). : A celebration of Brazilian life featuring percussionist

: Integration of the berimbau , timbau , and djembe . As detailed by Louder , the remaining members'

On February 20, 1996, Sepultura released , an album that would become both their greatest commercial triumph and the catalyst for the band's permanent fracture. By fusing the aggression of nu metal with the traditional rhythms of Brazil’s indigenous peoples, the band created a "shock to the system" that sold over two million copies and peaked at 27 on the Billboard 200. The Tribal Heart of the Amazon

: Cited by Dave Grohl as a life-changing album, it effectively bridged the gap between world music and heavy metal. The End of an Era