Brigada do Ódio

Origin

Mauá, SP

Years Active

1983

Genres

grindcore, hardcore punk, noisecore, punk

Instruments

vocals, guitar, bass, drums

Biography

Brigada do Ódio is a Brazilian hardcore punk/grindcore band formed in Mauá, São Paulo, in the early 1980s. Considered one of the pioneers of worldwide grindcore, the band stood out for its extremely fast, chaotic, and noisy sound, which anticipated the genre even before the term was widely coined. Vocalist Luizão, a central figure in the São Paulo underground scene, also had stints in other influential bands such as Olho Seco, Psykóze, and Ulster, contributing to the sonic aggressiveness of his projects.

Brigada do Ódio's discography, although not extensive in original releases, is marked by significant works such as the split with Olho Seco (1985), the EP "Diáspora" (2006), and the self-titled album from 2002. The band also had a previous phase as "Infratores" in 1984. Brigada do Ódio's sonic approach was so out of the ordinary for the time that it took years to be understood by the public and the media, but its influence is undeniable, being cult-followed in specific niches of heavy music and recognized for its importance to the development of grindcore.

Brigada do Ódio's sound is characterized by extreme speed, growling vocals, and impactful lyrics, carrying a load of anger and fury that assaults the ears, being reserved for more selective audiences. The band is frequently compared to names like Anal Cunt, who were also influenced by their sound. Cogumelo Records, in partnership with Voice Music, reissued the band's complete discography, consolidating its legacy as a landmark of global grindcore and introducing it to new generations.

Discography

• Olho Seco / Brigada do Ódio – Botas, Fuzis, Capacetes / Brigada do Ódio (1985)
• Diáspora (2021)