Cólera — Cassette

Intro

Cólera sounds like a lightning strike in a São Paulo alleyway. It is fast, loud, and uncompromising, yet it possesses a melodic sensibility that sets it apart from the nihilism of their peers. The guitars are sharp and jagged, driven by a rhythm section that feels like a runaway train, while the vocals deliver urgent messages of peace and environmental survival with the force of a megaphone.

What truly distinguishes them is their 'Pela Paz' (For Peace) philosophy. While many hardcore bands of the 80s leaned into chaos, Cólera used their speed to advocate for planetary health and social consciousness. Their music is a paradox: it is aggressive enough to fuel a mosh pit but optimistic enough to serve as a manifesto for a better world.

Start with the 1986 masterpiece 'Pela Paz em Todo o Mundo'. It is the definitive document of Brazilian punk, balancing raw power with infectious, shout-along hooks that have influenced generations of South American underground artists.

Cólera (Portuguese for cholera) is a Brazilian punk rock band formed in October 1979 in São Paulo, by the brothers Redson (guitar and lead vocals) and Pierre (drums) and their friend Val (bass guitar). They are currently one of the oldest punk bands in activity in Brazil, with a career that spans 45 years. They have toured Europe four times, in 1987, 2004, 2008 and 2023. On September 28, 2011, Redson died from stomach bleeding at the age of 49. Cólera continues to play with a new formation: Wendel Barros on vocals and Fabio Belluci on guitar. In July 2016, their 1986 album Pela Paz em Todo o Mundo was elected by Rolling Stone Brasil as the 2nd best Brazilian punk rock album. Their album Acorde, Acorde, Acorde was elected among the 25 best Brazilian albums of the second half of 2018 by the São Paulo Association of Art Critics.

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