Roots Bloody Roots

Sepultura

About Roots Bloody Roots

"Roots Bloody Roots" is a song by Brazilian metal band Sepultura. It was released in February 1996 as the lead single from their sixth album Roots. The song is the band's best known and remains a concert staple to this day, usually being performed on encores. A music video was filmed for the single which features the band performing in a catacomb as well as on the streets with a tribe of percussionists. This video can be found on the VHS We Are What We Are, which was later released on DVD as part of Chaos DVD. The song also appears in live form on the band's live releases Under a Pale Grey Sky and Live in Sao Paulo. Another live version appears on the limited edition digipak version of the band's 2000 album Nation. Former Sepultura frontman Max Cavalera has also played the song live numerous times with his other bands Soulfly and Cavalera Conspiracy. Recordings of their version can be found on the limited edition versions of the albums Soulfly and Prophecy and as iTunes bonus track on Conquer, as well as on the DVD The Song Remains Insane, plus on the bonus DVDs of Omen and Archangel. 


Year:
1999
44 
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Roots Bloody Roots [Repeat: x3]
Roots Bloody

I believe in our fate
We don't need to fake
It's all we want to be
Watch me Freak!

I say
We're growing every day
Getting stronger in every way
I'll take you to a place
Where we shall find our

Roots Bloody Roots [Repeat: x4]

Rain bring me the strength
Is breeding me this way
To get to another day
And all I want to see
Set Us free

Why can't you see
Can't you feel
This is real

I pray we don't need to change
Our ways to be saved
That all we want to be
Watch us Freak!

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Sepultura

Sepultura (Portuguese for "grave") is a Brazilian metal band from Belo Horizonte, formed in 1984. The band was a major force in the death metal, thrash metal and groove metal genres during the late 1980s and early 1990s, with their later experiments melding nu metal,hardcore punk and industrial metal. more »

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Written by: Andreas Rudolf Kisser, Igor Cavalera, Massimiliano A. Cavalera, Paulo Xisto Jr. Pinto

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10 facts about this song

Track Identity
"Roots Bloody Roots" is one of the most popular songs by the Brazilian heavy metal band Sepultura. The song later became a recurring feature in the sets of "Soulfly", which was formed by Sepultura's former frontman Max Cavalera.
Album
The song was first included in Sepultura's sixth studio album "Roots", released in February 1996.
Genre Meld
The song is notable for blending elements of thrash metal, groove metal, and traditional Brazilian music. This mix reflects Sepultura's ongoing exploration of their cultural roots.
Songwriting
"Roots Bloody Roots" was written by Sepultura members Max Cavalera, Igor Cavalera, Paulo Jr., and Andreas Kisser. Max Cavalera is known for his passionate vocal delivery on the track.
Chart Performance
The song did well in several charts worldwide. In the UK, it reached number 19 on the UK Singles Chart, making it Sepultura's highest-charting single in the UK.
Music Video
The visually striking music video for "Roots Bloody Roots" was directed by Thomas Mignone and produced by Daniel E. Catullo III. It shows various scenes of the band members playing in a decaying, post-industrial environment, interspersed with footage of indigenous tribes and urban grit.
Legacy
The song is often considered an anthem of the band. Even after Cavalera's departure from the band to form Soulfly, he continues to include "Roots Bloody Roots" in his live performances, signifying the song's importance to the artist and fans alike.
Cover Versions
"Roots Bloody Roots" has been covered by several artists and bands, including notable versions by Brazilian metal band Cavalera Conspiracy (which includes former Sepultura members Max and Igor Cavalera) and Finnish folk metal band Korpiklaani.
Lyric Significance
The lyrics of the song express a powerful message of resilience in face of adversity, with the recurring phrase "Roots Bloody Roots" symbolizing the band's commitment to their Brazilian origins, despite living and working in different parts of the world.
Influence
"Roots Bloody Roots" played a significant role in establishing Sepultura's reputation as pioneers in the fusion of metal and world music. The song’s experimental nature continues to inspire many contemporary metal bands.

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