Luis Mariutti

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Years Active

1990

Genres

heavy metal, power metal

Instruments

bass guitar

Biography

Luis Eduardo Mariutti Pereira was born in São Paulo on March 22, 1971. Internationally known for his technique and speed on the instrument, he established himself as one of the greatest bass players in Brazilian heavy metal, having been voted the best in the country for twelve consecutive years and having been a member of important lineups throughout his career. He is the brother of fellow musician Hugo Mariutti, with whom he shared the stage in several projects.

His national and international prominence began as one of the founders of the band Angra, where he remained from 1991 to 1999 and recorded classic albums like Angels Cry and Holy Land. Later on, he led Shaman alongside vocalist Andre Matos, participating in striking albums such as Ritual and RituAlive. In addition to his work with Andre Matos on a solo career, he was a member of groups like Henceforth, About2Crash, Sinistra, and Dirty Dogz, culminating in the release of his first solo work titled Unholy.

Throughout his career, Luis Mariutti has performed at major festivals around the world and recorded in renowned international studios. He also expanded his literary work with the release of his autobiography, titled Memórias dos Meus 50 Anos. Currently, he remains active in the national metal scene, collaborating with various expressive artists of the genre.

Discography

• Unholy (2023)