Firebox

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Years Active

1980s

Genres

heavy metal, brazilian metal

Instruments

vocals, guitar, bass, drums

Biography

Firebox was a Brazilian heavy metal band formed in the late 80s in São Paulo. The band is known for having released their only independent album, "Out of Control", in 1992. The original lineup featured Michel Perie on vocals, Marcelo Araújo and Michel Perrier on guitars, Jose B. Neto on bass, and Paulão Thomaz on drums.

The band had a notable participation in the São Paulo metal scene, with members who would later join other relevant bands. Bassist Luis Mariutti, for example, who played with Firebox before becoming known as a member of Angra, one of Brazil's most prominent metal groups. Drummer Paulão Thomaz also had an active career, later founding the band "Cheap Tequilla", with a sound more oriented toward traditional rock 'n' roll and southern rock.

Although "Out of Control" was the only album released by Firebox, the band left its mark on the national metal scene of the 90s. The band's sound was characterized by the heaviness and energy of heavy metal, with influences that recalled big names of the genre. Firebox's trajectory, despite being short in terms of discography, is remembered for its contribution to the diversity and vitality of Brazilian heavy rock.

Discography

• Starting Fire (1990)
• Out Of Control (1992)