Quotes About Soulfly

Sepultura had a political album like Chaos A.D. that concerned itself with politics and war. I continued that in some areas with Soulfly.

I must have a good chemistry to play because I play every day with the same people. It has to be there. It's essential for a band like Soulfly.

The Soulfly logo was invented by a tattoo artist, Leo Zuleta; a lot of people don't know that.

We did some shows - Soulfly played for the Marines twice and it was great meeting those guys. A lot of them are heavy metal fans and go to war areas like Iraq and Afghanistan and listen to their metal. I'm glad that my music has somehow helped them get through that at least a little bit.

I think the first Soulfly album is one of the strongest records I've ever made. It was definitely the most difficult album to record. There was a lot of pressure and anger going on at the time. It felt like a therapy session in many ways, but that's why I think it's such a truthful album. It holds up.

Roots' was the first album on which I recorded a berimbau. After that, I recorded it a bunch for Soulfly and other projects. I really enjoy the instrument even though it's only one string. It's really unique-sounding. It's very striking, and you know right away that it's a berimbau - it's one of a kind.