Agrotóxico

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Years Active

1993

Genres

hardcore, punk rock

Biography

Agrotóxico is a Brazilian hardcore band formed in 1993 in the neighborhood of Cidade Ademar, on the outskirts of the southern zone of São Paulo. Throughout its history, the group has established itself in the national and international underground scene, building a discography that addresses themes such as anarchy, violence, self-management, wars, and political issues. Having performed in various Brazilian states, the band has also expanded its borders through multiple tours in Europe, sharing the stage with prominent figures of punk rock and releasing material through foreign labels.

Since the release of their first CD, "Caos 1998", the group has maintained a constant output of studio albums, splits, and live materials, including works such as "Estado de Guerra Civil", "Libertação", and the commemorative recording "Era do Caos". The group's relevance in the independent scene has earned them participation in widely circulated compilations, such as the one organized by Andreas Kisser for Revista Trip, as well as recognition in specialized media outlets in Brazil and abroad.

The band's trajectory was documented in 2009 in the DVD and live CD "Pelos Escombros", screened in São Paulo cinema circuits, celebrating the group's importance to the independent circuit. Sharing influences and stages with fundamental punk and hardcore bands like Ratos de Porão, Inocentes, and Cólera, Agrotóxico remains active in the preservation and renewal of the punk and libertarian aesthetic.

Discography

• Decadência (1996)
• Caos 1998 (1998)
• Estado de Guerra Civil (2003)
• Rasta Knast / Agrotóxico – Marcas da Revolta (2003)
• Agrotóxico + Flicts – Third World Jihad (2004)
• Libertação (2007)
• Pelos Escombros (2009)
• XX (2013)
• Era Do Caos (2023)