Arizona extreme metal trailblazers tap Matt Creeptoon for haunting visual as GWAR tour enters final stretch
Arizona extreme metal trailblazers ‘Soulfly‘ have unleashed a gritty animated video for “Favela/Dystopia,” taken from their latest album “Chama.” The groove-heavy track features Zyon Cavalera commanding the kit, injecting a modern intensity into the band’s signature tribal-infused sound.
For this visual journey, the band enlisted Matt Creeptoon to bring the track to life through haunting animation. The video offers a stark, unflinching portrayal of life within the Brazilian favelas, perfectly capturing the gritty reality behind “Favela/Dystopia.”
Max Cavalera described the video’s aesthetic: “Nightmare Before Christmas meets City of God! This video showcases the struggles of Brazilians living in the favellas, with the thrash metal side of Soulfly’s Chama. Amazing animation by Matt Creeptoon!”
‘Soulfly’ are entering the home stretch of their U.S. trek, supporting ‘GWAR‘ on “The Gor-Gor Strikes Back Tour” with ‘King Parrot’.
04.14.2026 Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
04.15.2026 Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Hall
04.17.2026 Sacramento, CA @ Channel 24
04.18.2026 Los Angeles, CA @ The Belasco
04.19.2026 San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
04.20.2026 Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theater
04.21.2026 Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
04.23.2026 Austin, TX @ Emo’s
04.24.2026 Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live
04.25.2026 Mobile, AL @ Soul Kitchen Music Hall
04.27.2026 Chattanooga, TN @ The Signal
04.28.2026 Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel
04.29.2026 Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore
Purchase here: https://www.soulfly.com/tour
“Chama” was recorded at the Platinum Underground Studio in Mesa, Arizona by John Aquilino, who has worked with Max Cavalera and company multiple times before and is not only a talented engineer but a family friend. The album was produced by Zyon Cavalera and Arthur Rizk. Rizk was also responsible for the mixing and mastering and has not only worked with the Cavalera family numerous times before, but has also helped to shape the world of heavy metal in the modern day.
‘Soulfly’ enlisted Carletta Parrish to create the album artwork. For the album, Igor Amadeus Cavalera (‘Go Ahead & Die’, ‘Nailbomb’, ‘Healing Magic’) played bass and Mike De Leon played guitar. The album also includes features from Dino Cazares (‘Fear Factory‘) and Todd Jones (‘Nails’).
“Chama” tracklisting:
Chama Track listing
1. Indigenous Inquisition
2. Storm the Gates
3. Nihilist
4. No Pain = No Power
5. Ghenna
6. Black Hole Scum
7. Favela / Dystopia
8. Always Was, Always Will Be…
9. Soulfly XIII
10. Chama
‘Soulfly’ are: Max Cavalera – Vocals & Guitar Igor Amadeus Cavalera – Bass Zyon Cavalera – Drums Mike De Leon – Guitar
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