Dorsal Atlântica

 Today in 1989 Dorsal Atlântica releassed the album Searching for the Light

Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro,Brazil Speed Metal, Thrash Metal, Hardcore/Crossover

Status:Active

Years active 1981 (as Ness), 1982-2001, 2012-present

When the subject of early Brazilian metal bands comes up, Sepultura usually is the first mentioned, as they are arguably the country's most well-known band as well as one of the first. But Dorsal Atlantica deserves mention as well, as they came into being around the same time (the two bands debuting the same year, 1985), and they have been remarkably popular in their home country for many years, though they are less well known in other countries. Style-wise, the band has always been rooted in thrash, in particular a faster, raw form with some punk overtones and lyrics usually based on political or socio-economic themes (for these reasons, they bear a slight similarity to another elder Brazilian band, Overdose). Predictably, the earlier material such as Dividir E Conquistar shows the rougher side of the band, while on later albums such as Musical Guide From Stellium (actually the middle album of a trilogy) the band had refined their style, though aggressive poltical thrash has always been the cornerstone of the group.

Heavy Discos

Carlos "Vândalo" Lopes Guitars, Vocals

Cláudio "Cro-Magnon" Lopes Bass

Toninho "Hardcore" Drums

Side A

1. Hierarchic Democracy 04:43

2. Fighting in Gangs 03:39

3. Misery Spreads 05:50

4. Not to Leave the Power 03:23

Side B

5. Only One of Them (Must Be Left) 03:56

6. Gathered Prisoners 00:34

7. Childish Boots and Steps 03:32

8. The Ones Left Scream 05:09

9. History Starts (To Take a Route) 06:00

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