Soulfly is a Brazilian-American heavy metal band formed in Phoenix, Arizona in 1997 by Max Cavalera, the former frontman of Sepultura, after he departed the group in 1996. The band is known for blending heavy metal with Brazilian and ethnic musical elements, creating a distinctive sound that incorporates groove metal, thrash metal, death metal, hardcore, and nu metal. Cavalera serves as the lead vocalist and guitarist, driving the group's aggressive style and thematic focus on cultural identity and personal struggle. To date, Soulfly has released thirteen studio albums, including their debut Soulfly (1998) and their most recent album Chama, released in October 2025 on Nuclear Blast Records. The band has also issued one tour EP, twenty-three singles, one video album, and twelve music videos. Their live performances are characterized by high-energy delivery and Cavalera's commanding stage presence, maintaining a consistent presence in the hard rock and metal scene for nearly three decades.