The Sepultura reunion debate heated up after Gloria Cavalera denied any contact about the band’s farewell plans.
Earlier today, it was reported that Max Cavalera and Iggor Cavalera rejected offers to participate in the Sepultura‘s farewell concert. In an article published by Metal Hammer, it was reported that Andreas Kisser revealed that both brothers turned down the proposal after initial outreach efforts.
“We did invite the Cavalera brothers. I spoke to Iggor personally on a phone call a few months ago and we started some communication. Even our managers went to talk to their management and stuff. But, they don’t want to be a part of it, and that’s OK. It’s a choice,” Kisser explained.
He added that he simply wanted to celebrate the legacy of their groundbreaking albums with the people who helped create them.
“[It could be] like it was on Roots, you know? Despite all the f**king crazy stuff around it, we managed to make that album and finish what we had to do, you know?”
The situation shifted after Gloria Cavalera publicly responded, challenging those claims. She stated that neither she, Max Cavalera, nor their team had been contacted about any reunion or involvement in the farewell show.
She wrote in a Facebook post: “For everybody out there whose a**es got lit on fire today by fake headlines, just so you know no one ever contacted me and no one ever contacted Max. End of story. Go about your day.”
Her statement directly disputes Kisser’s account, creating even more uncertainty during the band’s already tense farewell period.
Max Cavalera famously departed the lineup in 1996 following intense internal disputes regarding the band’s management, which was handled by his wife, Gloria. His brother Iggor Cavalera stayed behind the drum kit until his own exit a decade later in 2006. In recent years, the siblings have reunited to tour and re-record classic material under the Cavalera banner.
Hoping to end the band’s massive 40-plus-year career on a unified note, Andreas Kisser gave a peace offering. In a 2024 public statement, he urged his former bandmates to put the past behind them for the sake of the fans.
“We don’t care who is right or wrong. We’re never gonna get to that point. We have different point of views and different perspectives about same historical events and stuff. So let’s jam, let’s have a good time for the fans, for us, for ourselves, and really close this amazing 43 years or 44, whatever it’s gonna be at the time, in peace with ourselves, and really reach for something different afterwards. At least in my point of view, I like to, of course, continue with music and everything, but maybe do something different. Who knows?” he said at the time.
Three days ago, Sepultura shared new details about their upcoming appearance at Rock in Rio, revealing that their September 5, 2026 set will completely avoid material from the Max Cavalera era. The band will focus entirely on songs written and recorded during the tenure of current frontman Derrick Green. As a result, fan-favorite classics like “Roots Bloody Roots,” “Territory,” and “Desperate Cry” will not be part of the performance.
Sepultura wrote in an Instagram post (translated from Portuguese to English via Google translate): “Opening the World Stage on September 5th, Sepultura brings to Rock City an unprecedented and exclusive show, playing only songs from the Derrick Green era, showcasing the power of one of the greatest Brazilian and world metal bands.”
“The band bids farewell to the festival’s history with a performance that carries a unique significance: it will be their last show at Rock in Rio and the penultimate of their world tour, before their final performance in São Paulo.”
Sepultura Farewell Tour Dates:
Australian Dates:
- 03/26 – Sydney, AUS – Liberty Hall
- 03/27 – Sydney, AUS – Liberty Hall
- 03/29 – Brisbane, AUS – The Tivoli
North American Tour (Featuring Exodus, Biohazard, & Tribal Gaze):
- 04/29 – Montclair, NJ – The Wellmont Theater
- 05/01 – Montreal, QC – MTELUS
- 05/02 – London, ON – London Music Hall
- 05/04 – Detroit, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre
- 05/05 – Louisville, KY – Old Forester’s Paristown Hall
- 05/06 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl
- 05/07 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
- 05/08 – New Orleans, LA – The Civic Theatre
- 05/10 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome To Rockville (Sepultura only)
- 05/11 – Charleston, SC – Music Farm
- 05/12 – Greensboro, NC – Piedmont Hall
- 05/13 – Reading, PA – Reverb
- 05/15 – Chicago, IL – Ramova Theatre
- 05/16 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple (no Exodus or Tribal Gaze)
- 05/17 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave
- 05/19 – Des Moines, IA – Val Air Ballroom
- 05/21 – Denver, CO – The Ogden Theatre
- 05/22 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot
- 05/23 – Boise, ID – Shrine Social Club
- 05/25 – Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues
- 05/26 – San Diego, CA – The Observatory North Park
- 05/28 – Berkeley, CA – The UC Theatre
- 05/29 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern
European Tour Dates:
- 06/06 – Maastricht, NET – South Of Heaven
- 06/07 – Plzen, CZE – MetalFest
- 06/08 – Zagreb, CRO – Tvornica Kulture
- 06/09 – Milan, ITA – Circolo Magnolia
- 06/10 – Rome, ITA – Eur Social Park
- 06/12 – Interlaken, SWI – Greenfield
- 06/13 – Nickelsdorf, AUT – Nova Rock
- 06/14 – Wuerzburg, GER – Posthalle
- 06/17 – Saarbrucken, GER – Garage
- 06/19 – Clisson, FRA – Hellfest
- 06/20 – Dessel, BEL – Graspop Metal Meeting
- 06/21 – Lisbon, POR – Rock In Rio Lisboa
- 06/23 – Oberhausen, GER – Turbinenhalle
- 06/24 – Potsdam, GER – Waschhaus Potsdam
- 06/25 – Copenhagen, DEN – Copenhell
- 06/26 – Huskvarna, SWE – Folkets Park
- 06/27 – Oslo, NOR – Tons Of Rock
- 06/30 – Athens, GRE – Release Athens
- 07/29 – Wacken, GER – Wacken Open Air
- 08/01 – Helsinki, FIN – Tavastia
- 08/02 – Tallinn, EST – Tallinn Rock Festival
- 08/05 – Villena, SPA – Leyendas del Rock
- 08/07 – Walton-on-Trent, UK – Bloodstock Festival
- 08/09 – Dublin, IRE – 3Arena
