Chicago, IL – Last night, SEPULTURA kicked off the North American leg of their “Celebrating Life Through Death” farewell tour at the Concord Music Hall, marking 40 years of thrashing and headbanging excellence. But while fans were moshing to the legendary Brazilian metallers, a far more mysterious ceremony was taking place behind the scenes.
Rumor has it that for every show night, Max Cavalera, SEPULTURA’s long-lost brother of metal, performs an ancient ritual involving a small voodoo doll that bears a striking resemblance to guitarist Andreas Kisser. Witnesses have allegedly heard the crackle of dark incantations coming from Cavalera’s tour bus, where, according to insiders, he delicately sticks a pin into the doll every night as SEPULTURA takes the stage.
When asked about the ritual, a smiling Max reportedly muttered, “It’s just a little ‘good luck’ charm,” before chuckling maniacally and sharpening another pin. Kisser, who claims to feel “slight pinches” during his solos, brushed it off as “phantom pains” from the years of carrying the SEPULTURA name.
The tour, also featuring OBITUARY, AGNOSTIC FRONT, and CLAUSTROFOBIA, is being hailed as a career-spanning celebration of SEPULTURA’s evolution from underground legends to global titans. However, Max seems determined to ensure his presence is felt—even if it’s through a tiny voodoo figurine.
The mysterious pins haven’t yet affected the band’s performance, though some fans speculate that Kisser’s increasing intensity on stage is less about honoring the band’s legacy and more about “dodge the pin” tactics.
Stay tuned to see if Andreas Kisser’s voodoo doll survives the tour or if Max will need to break out the sledgehammer for the grand finale in São Paulo.
