Sepultura is a Brazilian heavy metal band formed in Belo Horizonte in 1984, widely regarded as the most internationally successful metal act ever to come out of Latin America. They rose to global prominence in the 1990s with Chaos A.D. and Roots - albums that fused thrash metal with Brazilian indigenous music and politically charged lyrics. After more than four decades and tours across roughly 80 countries, the band announced a worldwide farewell tour in late 2023, with their final concert scheduled for November 7, 2026 in São Paulo.
Sepultura announced their final-ever concert, scheduled for November 7, 2026 at Mercado Livre Arena Pacaembu in São Paulo, Brazil, with Metal Allegiance, Krisiun and Sacred Reich confirmed as guests.
Sepultura released their final studio EP, The Cloud of Unknowing, on April 24, 2026 via Nuclear Blast, recorded at Criteria Studios in North Miami.
Sepultura announced their final North American tour leg, running April 29 to May 29, 2026, with Exodus and Biohazard as support acts.
Sepultura completed a 20-date European farewell tour in autumn 2024, with Jinjer, Obituary and Jesus Piece as support.
Drummer Eloy Casagrande departed Sepultura in February 2024 to join Slipknot; Greyson Nekrutman took over on drums.
