Brother Simion

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Genres

christian rock, rock, new metal, pop rock

Instruments

vocals, acoustic guitar, multi-instrumentalist

Biography

Brother Simion, the stage name of one of the pioneers of Christian rock in Brazil, was born in São Paulo on March 6, 1954. After being orphaned during childhood, he was raised by his grandfather and faced a youth marked by chemical dependency and international travels where he suffered multiple overdoses. In the late 1980s, after returning to Brazil and weakened by life on the streets, he converted to Protestantism and redirected his artistic path toward the evangelization of young audiences through music.

In 1988, alongside partners like Marcelo Gasperini and Tchu Salomão, he founded the influential band Katsbarnea, recording landmark works such as their debut album and the acclaimed "Cristo ou Barrabás". After consolidating his importance in the underground and experimental Christian rock scene, he launched a solid solo career in the 1990s with albums like "Asas" and "Na Virada do Milênio". Throughout his career, he influenced generations of Brazilian musicians and bands and worked with labels such as MK Music, releasing high-impact records like "Redenção".

With explorations into sounds ranging from alternative rock to new metal and electronic music, Brother Simion remained active in the independent and digital scene, releasing materials such as the album "Eclipse" and the work "Legado". In addition to being a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, he also worked as an author and entrepreneur in the gospel universe. His work paved the way for the emergence of various exponents of the genre in the country, engaging closely with artists like Oficina G3 and Resgate.

Discography

• Brother (1992)
• Esperança (1994)
• A Promessa (1996)
• Asas (1998)
• Na Virada do Milênio (1999)
• Redenção (2001)
• A Volta de Johnny (2002)
• Eclipse (2004)
• Gênesis (2007)
• Legado (2025)