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My Take
Igor Cavalera is one of those drummers who genuinely shifted the trajectory of metal. Co-founding Sepultura in Belo Horizonte with his brother Max, he helped a band from Brazil conquer a genre dominated by the US and Europe, and his tribal, thunderous playing on records like Roots remains hugely influential. What moves me is the family thread: even after the split, the brothers reunited as Cavalera Conspiracy, proving the bond outlasted the breakup. I deeply respect artists who climb from outside the industry's center and still leave a permanent dent in the sound, and he absolutely did.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Igor Pablo Cavalera
- Name (Japanese)
- イゴール・カヴァレラ
- Reading
- いごーる・かゔぁれら
- Born
- September 4, 1970 (age 55)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Dog
- Origin
- Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- drummer / musician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/iggor_cavalera/
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Igor%20Cavalera
Frequently asked questions
When was Igor Pablo Cavalera born?
Born September 4, 1970 (age 55).
Where is Igor Pablo Cavalera from?
Igor Pablo Cavalera is from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
What does Igor Pablo Cavalera do?
Igor Pablo Cavalera works as drummer, musician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.