Massacration
| Company type | Fictional band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Founder | Bruno Sutter, Fausto Fanti, Marco Antônio Alves, Adriano Silva, Felipe Torres |
| Headquarters | United States |
Area served | United States, Brazil |
| Products | Music albums, singles, live performances |
Massacration is a fictional heavy metal ensemble from the United States, conceptualized by Brazilian comedians and musicians Bruno Sutter (vocalist Detonator), Fausto Fanti (lead guitarist Blondie Hammett), Marco Antônio Alves (bassist Metal Avenger), Adriano Silva (rhythm guitarist Headmaster), and Felipe Torres (drummer Jimmy the Hammer), all members of the comedic group Hermes & Renato.[1] Drawing inspiration from the partly fictional metal band Spinal Tap and branding themselves as "a banda da galera" ("the people's band"), Massacration satirizes heavy metal culture and caricatures metal enthusiasts, parodying acts such as Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Manowar, Sepultura, and Angra.[2] Their songs combine humorous lyrics in a blend of broken English and Portuguese, delivered by Sutter’s exaggerated falsetto vocal style.
While Silva and Torres are officially credited as rhythm guitarist and drummer respectively and appear in promotional content, they do not perform musically; rhythm guitar was originally played by Fausto Fanti (later succeeded by his brother Franco under the alias "Red Head Hammett" following Fausto's passing in 2014)[3], with drum tracks contributed by session musicians.
Fictional history
In 2005, MTV Brasil alongside Hermes & Renato produced a 10-minute mockumentary to promote Massacration’s first album, Gates of Metal Fried Chicken of Death. According to their invented backstory, the band originated in 1979 in the United States, when petty criminal and guitarist John "Blondie" Hammett (portrayed by Fausto Fanti) shared a prison cell with quail smuggler and vocalist David "Detonator" Sutter (played by Bruno Sutter). United by their passion for Heavy metal music, they founded a group called Death Mania, alongside tambourine player Donald Polai (Lecuk Ishida). Following Polai’s suicide, the duo fell into despair.
Support came from Crézio, an Italian Brazilian immigrant who owned the Massas Crézio restaurant and provided them with a rent-free space for living and rehearsals. They brought on board Crézio’s staff members: Jimmy "The Hammer" Lombardo (Felipe Torres), Klaus "Headmaster" Bissonette (Adriano Silva), and Rick "Metal Avenger" Banday (Marco Antônio Alves). The band’s name transitioned from Massascrézio to Massacration, paying homage to Crézio and his establishment.
Following their initial performance, producer Dick Dornelle (played by Hermes & Renato’s Gil Brother) signed them to Shusi Records. Their debut single, "Metal Massacre Attack (Aruê Aruô)," was recorded in North Carolina and unexpectedly reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, outperforming artists such as Usher and Maroon 5, earning a "Gremlin Award". Nevertheless, Detonator’s substance abuse issues and unpredictable conduct—including delivering a racist joke during a charity event in Somalia—resulted in his dismissal. The band consequently dissolved as members returned to work at Crézio's restaurant.
Years later, a homeless Detonator reunited with Hammett; after reconciling, they resurrected Massacration, releasing singles like "Metal Bucetation" and "Metal Milkshake". The latter achieved sales exceeding 12 billion copies, securing a "Sixfold Diamond" certification from the Recording Industry Association of America as well as the prestigious "Nobel Prize in Music", an honor previously bestowed only upon Mozart, Beethoven, and Sinatra. To celebrate their triumphs, the "God of Metal" adopted Detonator and fashioned "Metal Land," where the band now resides.
During Massacration's hiatus from 2012 to 2016, Bruno Sutter explained in-character that Metal Land was overrun by zombies, forcing him to flee while Blondie Hammett was killed. When they regrouped in 2016, Blondie was replaced by his brother Red Head Hammett to carry on the legacy.
Real history
Massacration, initially known as Massacrassion, emerged in the early 2000s, created by the Brazilian comedy group Hermes & Renato, who hosted a sketch show on the now-defunct MTV Brasil. Their television debut occurred in 2002, with their first track, "Metal Massacre Attack (Aruê Aruô)", launching in 2004 alongside a music video that achieved notable success. This exposure led to additional videos and live performances featuring then-Sepultura drummer Igor Cavalera as "El Covero."
In July 2005, the band revealed plans for their first album, originally entitled Kings of Metal Fried Chicken of Death before being renamed Gates of Metal Fried Chicken of Death. The album was made available for streaming on MTV Brasil’s website on October 4 and saw a physical release through Deckdisc six days later. It included guest contributions from comedian Sérgio Mallandro and Ratos de Porão frontman João Gordo, who also took on production duties under the alias "Rick Rubinho." Garnering critical praise, the album surpassed 40,000 copies sold by 2006. Massacration’s rising popularity secured them appearances on MTV shows such as Rockgol, Megaliga MTV de VJs Paladinos, and their own series Total Massacration (2005–2006).
Work commenced on their sophomore album, Good Blood Headbanguers, in 2007 but encountered delays, ultimately releasing on October 10, 2009 via EMI. Shortly before its launch, the cover art and an unused track from their debut were revealed. Produced by Roy Z, renowned for collaborations with metal artists, this album featured a guest spot by brega singer Falcão on the track "The Mummy." Despite these elements, it did not achieve the same level of acclaim as their first release.
Following Bruno Sutter’s exit from Hermes & Renato (then called "Banana Mecânica") in 2012, Massacration entered a period of inactivity. Sutter explained his departure as a wish to avoid repeating previous jokes and shifted his focus toward a female-led project. In 2013, he founded Detonator e as Musas do Metal, where he remained the only male member. Their debut rock opera, Metal Folclore: The Zoeira Never Ends..., was released in 2014.
On July 30, 2014, guitarist Fausto Fanti tragically died by suicide. After a four-year break, Massacration reunited on May 20, 2016 for a promotional campaign with McDonald's, performing "Grand Pedido," a heavy metal rendition of the Big Mac theme. Fausto’s brother Franco stepped in as guitarist ("Red Head Hammett"), joined by guest musicians including drummer Ricardo Confessori ("El Perro Loco") from Angra and Shaman, as well as bassist Marco Klein ("El Mudo"). On December 20, 2016, Bruno Sutter confirmed the band’s official comeback with intentions to produce new material.
The single "Metal MILF" was released on June 1, 2017 accompanied by a music video featuring model and DJ Sabrina Boing Boing. Later that year, their inaugural live album/DVD, Live Metal Espancation, received favorable reviews and was honored as best metal DVD of 2017 by Roadie Crew. Additionally in 2017, Sutter appeared as Detonator on Xakol’s single "Metal for Demons," which paid homage to Massacration.
In November 2018, Massacration toured Southeast Brazil alongside bands Angra (band) and Tuatha de Danann (band). They followed up with singles "Motormetal" in 2019 and "Metal Galera" in 2020. Commemorating Brazilian World Rock Day on July 13, 2023, they released "Metal Is My Life," followed by "Metal Warferas" on December 1; its video was filmed at the Beto Carrero World amusement park.
On December 15, 2023, Bruno Sutter announced ongoing work on their third studio album titled Metal Is My Life, scheduled for release on July 12, 2024; its lead single "Revenge of the Bull" was previewed four days prior.
Current lineup
- Official members
- Detonator (Bruno Sutter) – lead vocals
- Metal Avenger (Marco Antônio Alves) – bass and lead guitar
- Red Head Hammett (Franco Fanti) – rhythm guitar
- Imaginary members
- Headmaster (Adriano Silva) – rhythm guitar
- Jimmy the Hammer (Felipe Torres) – drums
Past members
- Blondie Hammett (Fausto Fanti) – lead and rhythm guitar
Live/session contributors
- Straupelator (Fernando Lima) – drums
- El Covero (Igor Cavalera) – drums
- El Perro Loco (Ricardo Confessori) – drums
- El Mudo (Marco Klein) – bass guitar
Discography
- Studio releases
- 2005 – Gates of Metal Fried Chicken of Death
- 2009 – Good Blood Headbanguers
- 2024 – Metal Is My Life
- Live and video albums
- 2017 – Live Metal Espancation
- Singles and music videos
| Year | Single | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | "Metal Massacre Attack (Aruê Aruô)" | Gates of Metal Fried Chicken of Death |
| 2004 | "Metal Bucetation" | Gates of Metal Fried Chicken of Death |
| 2004 | "Metal Milkshake" | Gates of Metal Fried Chicken of Death |
| 2005 | "Metal Is the Law" | Gates of Metal Fried Chicken of Death |
| 2005 | "Cereal Metal" | Gates of Metal Fried Chicken of Death |
| 2006 | "Evil Papagali" | Gates of Metal Fried Chicken of Death |
| 2009 | "Anal Weapon War" | Non-album track[lower-alpha 1] |
| 2009 | "Hammercage Hotdog Hell" | Good Blood Headbanguers |
| 2009 | "Sufocators Template:Bracket of Metal" | Good Blood Headbanguers |
| 2009 | "The Bull" | Good Blood Headbanguers |
| 2009 | "The Mummy" (featuring Falcão) | Good Blood Headbanguers |
| 2016 | "Grand Pedido" | Non-album track |
| 2017 | "Metal MILF" | Non-album track[lower-alpha 1] |
| 2019 | "Motormetal" | Non-album track[lower-alpha 1] |
| 2020 | "Metal Galera" | Non-album track[lower-alpha 1] |
| 2023 | "Metal Is My Life" | Metal Is My Life |
| 2023 | "Metal Warferas" | Metal Is My Life |
| 2024 | "Revenge of the Bull" | Metal Is My Life |
| 2025 | "Macetation Apocalypse" | Metal Is My Life |
| 2025 | "Flight of the Chicken" | Metal Is My Life |
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