The raw, primitive thrash of "Schizophrenia" marked Sepultura's first release on Roadrunner Records, a pivotal moment that would help propel them to international acclaim. This album captured the band at their most aggressive and unpolished, laying the groundwork for their future sound.
- "Schizophrenia" was recorded in just three days at theibration Studio in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, with a budget of only $1,200.
- The album's original cover art was rejected by Roadrunner Records due to its graphic nature, leading to a last-minute replacement.
- Despite its raw production, "Schizophrenia" became an underground metal classic, praised for its relentless speed and Igor Cavalera's drumming.
Sepultura is a metal band from Brazil, initially known for pioneering the thrash metal genre in their home country. By 1987, they were an emerging force in the international underground metal scene, having just signed with Roadrunner Records.
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