Lobotomia
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1984 |
| Headquarters | São Paulo , Brazil |
| Products | Music albums, live performances |
Lobotomia is a crossover thrash group originating from São Paulo, Brazil.
History
Established in 1984, Lobotomia fused elements of hardcore and crossover thrash. The founding members included Caio on vocals, Adherbal Billy Argel handling guitars, Grego on drums, and Alfredo playing bass.
By the end of 1985, the band contributed to the Ataque Sonoro compilation released by the independent label Ataque Frontal. This collection highlighted a move toward a heavier musical direction alongside contemporaries such as Cólera, Garotos Podres, and Ratos de Porão.
In 1986, with the lineup of Caio, Adherbal, Grego, and Zezé on bass, Lobotomia prepared to record what would become Brazil’s pioneering "metal punk" album—a forerunner to crossover thrash. Their self-titled LP, launched in 1987 through New Face Records, showcased a metallic and dark tone that stood out within the Brazilian punk landscape. Songs like "Só Os Mortos Não Reclamam" received airplay on 89 FM's Radio Rock, an uncommon achievement for this genre at that time.
For live performances, Paulo joined as an additional guitarist. In 1988, after Zezé and Caio departed, Flavinho took over bass duties while Guba stepped in as vocalist. The majority of material for their subsequent album was composed during this period. Following Guba’s exit, Markon assumed vocal responsibilities. In 1989, under the Cogumelo Discos label, they released Nada É Como Parece, which incorporated heavier metal influences while not fully embracing crossover thrash. The band ceased activities following several concerts thereafter.
Lobotomia reunited in 2002 for a show alongside Agnostic Front. Their 1987 debut album was reissued on CD in Japan by SpeedStates in 2003.
The group reassembled in 2004 with drummer Grego as the only original member remaining; Jozé (guitar), Fralda (bass), and Markon (vocals) completed the roster. This lineup toured extensively throughout Brazil. Subsequent personnel changes saw Carlos "Carlinhos" replace Fralda on bass.
In January 2008, Grego, Adherbal, Paulo, Markon, and Carlos recorded Extinção, a 13-track record blending hardcore, punk, and thrash metal elements. Afterward, Adherbal and Paulo left the band; Carlos shifted focus to his project Presto?.
Fralda returned in 2009 accompanied by André (also from Presto?) on guitar; the band embarked on a national tour and completed their inaugural European tour in July that year.
Their second European tour took place in 2011, broadening their reach across several countries. Following this tour, Markon and guitarist Spock exited; they were replaced by 15-year-old Guilherme Goto on guitar and Edu Voodoo as vocalist. In 2013 Fralda was succeeded by Gabriel Kaspar on bass, who was later replaced by Daniel Brita in 2015.
This formation recorded the well-received fourth album Desastre in 2016. After its release, they toured Europe for a third time in 2015 and conducted extensive tours throughout Brazil and Mexico in 2016—performing fourteen shows across twelve cities with enthusiastic audience response.
Another European tour occurred in 2018 before drummer Grego moved abroad and the band ultimately disbanded.
In 2024, Lobotomia reunited to mark their 40th anniversary.
Last lineup
- Renato (vocals)
- Gabriel Kaspar (guitars)
- Daniel Brita (bass)
- Grego (drums)
Studio albums
- Lobotomia (1986)
- Nada É Como Parece (1989)
- Extinção (2009)
- Desastre (2016)
Demonstrations
- Demo released in 1984 (1984)
External resources
- Official Facebook page
- Lobotomia on Encyclopedia Metallum
- Lobotomia featured on Kill from the Heart