Roots

Synopsis of Roots

Roots is the sixth studio album by Brazilian metal band Sepultura, released in 1996. This album marks a turning point in the band's sound, fusing thrash metal with elements of Brazilian indigenous music. The lyrics explore themes of cultural identity, oppression, and resistance. Featuring songs like 'Roots Bloody Roots' and 'Ratamahatta', the album became a commercial and critical success, cementing Sepultura as one of the most influential metal bands of the 1990s.