Epic Records

TRACK ONE: SEPULTURA- REFUSE/RESIST

This year the Cavalera brothers went on tour to celebrate their album, Chaos A.D. This is my all time favorite Sepultura album. I love this record. It’s heavy, brutal, full of great ear candy moments, and the mix on it is superb. I honestly thought when I was a kid and even today, that if Sepultura had kept expanding upon this sound and style by adding just a tinge of melody, they’d have been global giants! But that’s a topic and subject for a whole other time. Instead lets focus on track one of Chaos A.D. and that is “Refuse/Resist.” There are so many great track one’s and this song is definitely one of them. The groove on this song is beyond awesome. Interestingly, “Refuse/Resist” was the fourth single to be released from this album. It’s still a live staple to this day, even in Sepultura now, as well as with Max and Igor when they tour. Another fun tidbit is the beginning intro features the heartbeat of Max’s then unborn son, Zyon, who now plays with Max in Soulfly. You really can’t go wrong with Chaos A.D. and to have “Refuse/Resist” kick it off?! Now that’s a banger!

Sepultura- Refuse/Resist:

ALBUM RANK: CHEVELLE

For the past few days I went on a bit of a deep dive with the band Chevelle. I’ve been enjoying their new album, Bright As Blasphemy, and it had been a while since I went through all their albums. Chevelle since they burst on to the scene in the early 2000’s, have been one of the most consistent rock bands. By that I mean, they have constantly been a solid live band that delivers a great live show and performance. Their albums have all been good while some have definitely surpassed others. And even their B-sides are damn good too. All in all Chevelle really is one of the most solid rock bands of the past 25 years. With that in mind, here’s n album rank of not their best to their best! Check out these albums if you haven’t yet or if you haven’t listened in a bit.

11) Point Number 1:

10) 12 Bloody Spies:

09) This Type Of Thinking Could Do Us In:

08) Vena Sera:

07) Hats Off To The Bull:

06) Wonder What’s Next:

05) The North Corridor:

04) Bright As Blasphemy:

03) Sci-Fi Crimes:

02) NIRATIAS:

01) La Gargola: