Gangrena Gasosa Explained

Website:	http://gangrenagasosa.com.br
Gangrena Gasosa
Origin:	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Years Active:	1990–present

Gangrena Gasosa is a Brazilian metal band from Rio de Janeiro known for incorporating elements of Umbanda and other Afro-Brazilian religions in their look and music.  The band drew attention for each member representing a religion spirit or entity, dressing as such, and mixing crossover thrash with percussion and umbanda , a mixture that was named by the band members as "saravá metal".^{[1] [2]}

Early days

After attending a Ratos de Porão concert in 1990, drummer Cid Mesquita and singer Ronaldo Lima (a.k.a. "Chorão") decided to form the band with the idea of mixing heavy metal with macumba's "pontos cantados". Thus, “Saravá Metal” was born. With their stripped-down, fast and aggressive style, the band played for two years in Rio's underground circuit, one highlight being the opening act for a Ratos de Porão gig at Circo Voador, who were then promoting the Brasil album.^[3]

Musical style

Gangrena Gasosa, from the start, exhibited a wide variety of influences. Apart from homegrown acts Sepultura, Ratos de Porão and Mystifier, Arede ("Zé Pilintra") also points out that thrash (Slayer), crossover (S.O.D.), death metal, grindcore (namely Anal Cunt and Brutal Truth) and industrial metal (Ministry, Fear Factory, Nailbomb) were part of their listening habits.^{[4] [5]}

On the Brazillian side, jazz multi-instrumentalist Hermeto Pascoal and controversial samba composer Bezerra da Silva.

Members

Current lineup

• Angelo Arede (Zé Pelintra) – vocal
• Eder Santana (Omulú) – vocal
• Minoru Murakami (Exu Caveira) – guitar
• Diego Padilha (Tranca Rua) – bass
• Gê Vasconcelos (Pomba Gira Maria Mulambo) – percussion
• Alex Porto (Exu Tiriri) – drums

Former members

• Ronaldo Lima (Chorão³) – vocal
• Tony Vomito – vocal
• Paulão – vocal
• Rocco – vocal
• Cristiano – vocal
• Denilson Pacheco – guitar
• Vladimir Rodriguez – guitar
• Alexandre Reder – guitar
• Sapato – bass
• Moreno – bass
• Felipe Coelho – bass
• Anjo Caldas – percussion
• Fábio Lessa – percussion
• Heitor Peralles – percussion
• Elijan "Mutley" Rodrigues – percussion, drums
• Renzo Borges – drums
• Thiago Rafael – drums
• Cid Mesquita – drums
• Adriano "Magrão" – drums

Discography

Studio albums

• Welcome to Terreiro (1993)
• Smells Like a Tenda Spirita (2000)
• Se Deus É 10, Satanás É 666 (2011)
• Gente Ruim Só Manda Lembrança Pra Quem Não Presta (2018)

EPs

• 6/6/6 (2006)
• Kizila (2020)

DVDs

• Desagradável (2013)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Banda mais desbocada do metal provoca homofóbicos e até veganos em novo disco. Maurício. Dehò. UOL Splash. pt-br. 2018-03-25. 2020-01-25.
2. História do "saravá metal" da banda Gangrena Gasosa é registrada em documentário. Lucas. Reginato. Rolling Stone. 17 November 2020.
3. Web site: História do "saravá metal" da banda Gangrena Gasosa é registrada em documentário . Reginato . Lucas . Rolling Stone Brasil . pt-br. 10 May 2013 . 23 July 2024.
4. Web site: O que é Gangrena Gasosa . Matias . Alexandre. 9 September 2010 . 2024-07-22 . Trabalho Sujo. pt-br.
5. Web site: Cwb Live Entrevista – Gangrena Gasosa, os criadores do “saravá metal” . Gazeta do Povo . pt-br . 21 June 2012 . 22 July 2024.