Gangrena Gasosa


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".

Early days

After attending a Ratos de Porão concert in 1990, drummer Cid Mesquita and singer Ronaldo Lima 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.

Artistry

Musical influences

Gangrena Gasosa, from the start, exhibited a wide variety of influences. Apart from homegrown acts Sepultura, Ratos de Porão and Mystifier, Arede also points out that thrash, crossover, death metal, grindcore and industrial metal were part of their listening habits.
On the Brazilian side, jazz multi-instrumentalist Hermeto Pascoal and controversial samba composer Bezerra da Silva.

Themes

The band frequently did humorous song titles. One such examples is "Exu Noise Terror" from their debut, Welcome to Terreiro. It's equally a reference to tricksterian Yoruba divinity Èṣù and British crust punk band Extreme Noise Terror. The song is an Umbadist "ponto cantado" sung and played in a variety of extreme metal styles, from ENT's characteristic shouted/growled two-vocalist delivery, to 1980s speed metal and 1990s black metal-like blast beats.

Members

Current lineup

  • Angelo Arede – vocal
  • Eder Santana – vocal
  • Minoru Murakami – guitar
  • Diego Padilha – bass
  • Gê Vasconcelos – percussion
  • Alex Porto – drums

Former members

  • Ronaldo Lima – 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 Smells Like a Tenda Spirita Se Deus É 10, Satanás É 666 Gente Ruim Só Manda Lembrança Pra Quem Não Presta
  • ''Figa of the Dark''

EPs

6/6/6
  • ''Kizila''

DVDs

  • ''Desagradável''