Articles by "Claustrofobia"



CLAUSTROFOBIA, coming off their third national US tour, waste little time and deliver another punch of new music with “AQUI NÃO.” The standalone new number is vicious attack sung in the group’s native Portuguese with a special surprise Brazilian guest -  Ratos de Porao singer João Gordo. The song is available now on all streaming/download digital platforms, or watch the entertaining animated video clip HERE https://youtu.be/QNdmZveCPfM?si=vuAgr5HNFOPIGtty.

“‘AQUI NÃO’ is a 100% Brazilian Thrash–Core–Death crossover, with an acidic lyric that sparks identification on different levels, but above all makes it clear that we will never be contaminated by human traps — amplified by the virtual world and dominant in today’s landscape,” states singer/guitarist Marcus D’Angelo.

“The track reinforces that we do not give up our principles, even at a time when everyone seems forced to surrender or adapt to some convenient rule. And nothing could be more appropriate than calling João Gordo from the legendary Ratos de Porao, the absolute master of Brazilian Punk/Hardcore, to vociferate this resistance with us, spreading discomfort exactly where it deserves to be felt.”

João Gordo, vocalist of Ratos de Porão, adds “Man, it’s an honor for me to take part in a Claustrofobia track. I’ve already collaborated on songs with almost every major metal band in Brazil — Sepultura, Krisiun, Nervosa — and I always said, ‘damn, man, the only one missing was Claustrofobia.’ When I heard the song, I thought it was killer.

Claustrofobia is one of the strongholds of angry metal in Brazil — truly furious. I’ve seen their show from the side stage and was blown away by the fury, the rage, and the fire in the eyes of these two brothers. Being part of this song was a pleasure. It’s a conscious track, with strong lyrics, you know? And sung in Portuguese, which I value a lot, especially being performed here in our own country. That’s it. Not much else to say. It’s fucking heavy.”

 


Having recently returned home from a dream come true tour, CLAUSTROFOBIA share a new music video filled with the intensity and performance of their live show. “Unleeched” is the title track off the Brazilian export’s latest album and watch it now https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tTHAu5Pbz4.

"Our tour with Sepultura has significantly increased our fan base. It was a golden opportunity to show a larger number of people the true essence of Claustrofobia. We are a live band, we shed our blood on stage, we always give our best every night as if it was the last show of our lives and anyone who attended the shows witnessed that,” declares singer/guitarist Marcus D’Angelo.

“The song ‘Unleeched’ was always one of the highlights of the set. So we decided to choose this song to convey our trademark -- which is to crush everything bad in our paths without any precedent. I believe we managed to show everyone this energy very well."

 


This past summer of 2024 is when thrash legends Sepultura out of Brazil had made the announcement of a farewell tour; in celebration of their 40 years together! A North American run of said tour titled the "Celebrating Life Through Death Farewell Tour" would go across the U.S. in the early fall of 2024, featuring acts such as Obituary, Agnostic Front and Claustrofobia. Running from September into October, making a stop in Los Angeles, California in Downtown Los Angeles at The Novo venue, near the Crypto Area and Peacock Theater. The show would be close to selling out, having the balcony section being closed off, featuring only roughly 10 rows available, up top got filled up towards the end of the evening.

Having gotten to the venue later on, catching the last two performers of the evening Obituary and Sepultura, Obituary brought their Florida death metal from the east coast to the west coast, seeing them play a few times now, tonight was no exception, because they got the crowd into their performance from start to finish. A lot of their songs included such as "Chopped in Half/Turned Inside Out", "War", "Deadly Intentions" and even a cover by Celtic Frost called "Circle of the Tyrants", as well as fan favorite "Slowly We Rot". Their slow mellow death metal momentum brought plenty of cheers from the crowd of on lookers, enjoying the energy ever flowing back at them. Truly an act to catch at least once to see their legendary status as the icons that they are within the death metal scene.

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Following suite would be headliners Sepultura going on to play for about an hour and 15 minutes roughly, consisting of 20 solid tracks, varying the span of said 40 years together. Sadly no appearance or mention of the brothers who started the band from years ago. But material was performed nonetheless.... Thus including such songs as "Arise", "Ratamahatta", "Roots Bloody Roots", as well as other tracks like "Kairos", "Escape the Void", "Agony of Defeat", "Guardians of Earth" and "Means to an End", as well as many more that the old and new fans enjoyed hearing.

It would have been nice if the brothers had made an appearance or mention but perhaps in a future reuniting of the band, if they ever make a comeback later down the line, only time will turn perhaps.... But regardless Sepultura's performance was classic, with a lot of classics included within their set. The heaviness and raw energies thrown out were well accepted. The whole theater provided cheers and shouts of approval, giving this rendition of Sepultura appraisal.

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All in all this trek of a tour was done right, bringing forth a band within the thrash scene that has had quite a history with an ending conclusion that would be the final farewell for good but maybe not forever....

SETLIST:

1. Refuse/Resist
2. Territory
3. Kairos
4. Phantom Self
5. Attitude
6. Means to an End
7. Guardians of Earth
8. Escape to the Void
9. Kaiowas
10. Dead Embryonic Cells
11. Agony of Defeat
12. Arise
13. Ratamahatta
14. Roots Bloody Roots

 


As part of their massive 'Celebrating Life Through Death' Farewell Tour, metal legends SEPULTURA will be hitting the North American roads; you can witness the ambassadors of Brazilian metal with a career-spanning set that will honor the band’s 40 years of existence.

Joining them on this momentous tour will be Florida-based death metal veterans OBITUARY, iconic New York hardcore pioneers AGNOSTIC FRONT, and Sao Paulo’s death/thrash metallers CLAUSTROFOBIA. Together, this package will unleash an electrifying display of power, passion, and raw emotion.

Andreas Kisser comments: “We are so excited to announce the North American concerts of the 'Celebrating Life Through Death’ farewell tour. We are having a blast doing these shows and celebrating 40 years of history, and now it is your turn! Happy to share the stage with our brothers from OBITUARY, AGNOSTIC FRONT, and CLAUSTROFOBIA! Do not miss this! See you all on the road!”

TOUR DATES:


09/17/2024  Chicago, IL @ ConcordMusic Hall
09/18/2024  Minneapolis, MN @ UptownTheater
09/20/2024  Denver, CO @ The Ogden Theater
09/21/2024  Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot
09/22/2024  Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory
09/23/2024  Seattle, WA @ The Showbox SODO
09/25/2024  San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield
09/26/2024  Los Angeles, CA @ The Novo
09/27/2024  San Diego, CA @ House Of Blues
09/28/2024  Tucson, AZ @ RialtoTheatre
09/30/2024  Dallas, TX @ The Factory
10/02/2024  Tampa, FL @JannusLive
10/03/2024  Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theater
10/04/2024  Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz
10/05/2024  Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head Live
10/06/2024  Philadelphia, PA @ Franklin Music Hall
10/08/2024  Cleveland, OH @The Agora Ballroom
10/09/2024  Toronto, ON @Rebel*
10/10/2024  Montreal, QC @ L’Olympia*
10/11/2024  Worcester, MA @The Palladium
10/12/2024  New York, NY @ The PalladiumTimes Square
* - HARVEST to open and no CLAUSTROFOBIA



Lich King have announced a West Coast Tour for the Fall. The band's joining them includes Exciter, Blood Star, and Claustrofobia. Check out the dates listed below.

TOUR DATES:


10/26 - San Diego - Brick By Brick
10/27 - Las Vegas - Vamp'd
10/28 - Salt Lake City - Ace's High Saloon
10/29 - Boise - The Shredder
10/30 - Portland - Star Theater
10/31 - Vancouver - Red Room
11/1 - Seattle - El Corazon
11/3 - San Francisco - DNA Lounge
11/4 - Los Angeles - Echoplex



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