Project46

Origin

São Paulo, SP

Years Active

2008

Genres

heavy metal, metalcore

Instruments

guitar, bass, drums, vocals

Biography

Project46 is a prominent Brazilian heavy metal band founded in São Paulo in 2008 by Jean Patton and Vini Castellari. Initially conceived as a tribute project to the American group Slipknot under the name Kroach, the lineup quickly shifted to creating original material and adopted its current moniker as a tribute to members #4 and #6 of the Iowa band. With a heavy and energetic sound, the group established itself as one of the major names in the contemporary national metal scene.

The band's trajectory is marked by standout releases and intense live activity. In 2011, they independently released their first studio album, Doa a Quem Doer, produced by Adair Daufembach. Their original success opened doors to major international stages and heavy-hitting festivals, including performances at the Maquinaria Festival in Chile and a memorable opening slot for icons like Korn, Gojira, and Slipknot himself at the 2013 edition of the Monsters of Rock festival in São Paulo. In 2014, they released the acclaimed record Que Seja Feita a Nossa Vontade via the Wikimetal label, voted the best album of that year by the eponymous web portal.

Over the years, Project46 continued to expand its reach by participating in major events such as Rock in Rio in 2015, where they opened the Sunset Stage, and the Maximus Festival in 2016. The group's discography also features the album TR3S, released in 2017. Even with the departure of co-founder Jean Patton in 2023, marked by the "Terra de Ninguém" farewell tour, the band remained active, sharing the legacy of national metal with major influences and contemporaries like Sepultura and Cavalera Conspiracy.

Discography

• Doa A Quem Doer (2011)
• Que Seja Feita a Nossa Vontade (2014)
• Tr3s (2017)