Desalmado

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Years Active

2004–present

Genres

grindcore, death metal, extreme metal

Instruments

vocals, bass, guitar, drums

Biography

Desalmado is a Brazilian grindcore and death metal band formed in São Paulo in 2004. With a career spanning almost two decades, the group has established itself as one of the most traditional names in national metal, gaining recognition both in Brazil and internationally for its unique fusion of extreme elements.

The band is known for its "Do It Yourself" (DIY) attitude, characteristic of punk, applied to the metal universe. Their lyrics address themes such as race, class, and the fight against capitalism, reflecting a critical view of society. Throughout their career, Desalmado has released several albums and EPs, including "Hereditas" (2008), "Estado Escravo" (2014), "In Grind We Trust" (2016), "Save Us From Ourselves" (2018), and "Monopoly of Violence" (2025), in addition to having toured Europe and various regions of Brazil.

With a lineup that has undergone changes over the years, the band currently features Caio Augusttus on vocals, Bruno Teixeira on bass, Marcelo Liam on guitar, and João Limeira on drums. Desalmado has shared the stage with big names in extreme metal, such as Napalm Death, Incantation, Krisiun, Entombed, and Obituary, and has been admired by figures like Max Cavalera, solidifying its position as an expressive force in the heavy metal scene.

Discography

• Desalmado (2012)
• Desalmado + Homicide – In Grind We Trust (2016)
• Save Us From Ourselves (2018)
• Mass Mental Devolution (2021)
• Live Mental Devolution (2022)
• Live To Survive (2023)
• Monopoly Of Violence (2025)