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The greatest heavy music from Brazil

A. Pereira | Rio de Janeiro | 06/15/2009

(4 out of 5 stars)

"If you count Sepultura as a world band who sings in english, than Ratos de Porão is the greatest heavy band from Brazil. This band in concert is really, really heavy. I see than in stage 3 times, and always was a wonderful esperience. The sound of Ratos is a mix of Slayer, Grind core and punk attitude with lyrics that talk about the underground in Brazil, religion and chaos around the world. Even if you don't understand portuguese, you can shake your head with these heavy sound."

What did you expect?

Andrew Williams | Melbourne , Australia | 07/01/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Eccentric, visceral, primal Brazilian hardcore. They are the Portuguese equivalent of Napalm Death but perhaps due to recording in Brazil, have less opportunities to get a consistent sound and exposure.

What stands out, however, is their ability to write riffs which more often than not pee all over most of their influences.They have been in the business longer than most and before they are dismissed, the context of their work should be considered. One of the most underrated ever."