The departure of foundational members and the recruitment of a new vocalist marked a significant, albeit controversial, turning point for the Brazilian metal titans.
- Recorded at Soundtrack Studios in New York City, the album featured production from Sepultura and noted producer Steve Lillywhite.
- The album reached number 163 on the Billboard 200 chart.
- "Against" was the first Sepultura album to feature American vocalist Derrick Green, who replaced his brother-in-law Max Cavalera.
Sepultura is a Brazilian heavy metal band formed in Belo Horizonte in 1984. They are considered one of the pioneers of the thrash metal, groove metal, and death metal genres. Sepultura was formed in 1984 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, by brothers Max and Igor Cavalera. The band became one of the most successful Brazilian acts of all time, with a career spanning decades and multiple musical evolutions. They are widely regarded as a foundational band in both Brazilian and global metal scenes. In 1998, the band was at a pivotal moment, having recently parted ways with vocalist Max Cavalera and recruited American Derrick Green. "Against" marked their first release with Green, a significant transition for the band's sound and international appeal.
