Mutilator
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1985 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil |
| Founder | Kleber, Alexander "Magoo", Ricardo Neves, Rodrigo Neves |
| Headquarters | Belo Horizonte , Brazil |
| Products | Extreme metal music albums and demos |
| Website | www |
Mutilator is a band from the extreme metal genre that originated in 1985 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. They are recognized for releasing two full-length albums through Cogumelo Records during the 1980s.
Eduardio Rivadavia of AllMusic characterized their sound as "a technical style of blackened thrash."
History
The group was established in 1985 by vocalist and guitarist Kleber, guitarist and lyricist Alexander "Magoo," bassist Ricardo Neves, and drummer Rodrigo Neves, initially operating under the name Desaster. The band changed their name to Mutilator after recruiting Silvio SDN, a roadie for Sepultura, as their vocalist. This formation created the demos Bloodstorm and Grave Desecration and contributed two songs to the 1986 compilation Warfare Noise I, released by Cogumelo Records.
By 1987, Silvio SDN had left the band, prompting Kleber to take over vocal responsibilities for the recording of their debut album Immortal Force. Despite financial constraints, the album became a lasting testament to a DIY approach and perseverance, often compared to groups such as Sepultura, Sarcófago, Vulcano, Kreator, Anthrax, and Slayer. Nevertheless, it only achieved moderate success within Brazil and limited live performances. Guitarist Magoo declined an invitation to join Sepultura, choosing instead to dedicate himself to Mutilator.
The follow-up album in 1988, Into the Strange, introduced a new lineup following the departure of the Neves siblings. Magoo stepped up as lead vocalist and primary songwriter, accompanied by guitarist CM and drummer Armando Sampaio (previously with Holocausto). Recorded at JG Studios in Belo Horizonte using a 16-track system, this release was regarded as one of the most polished Brazilian heavy metal productions domestically. Despite its quality, commercial success was limited, which contributed to the band's dissolution shortly afterward.
Mutilator reformed and resumed their activities in April 2018.
Most recent line-up
- Pedro Ladeira – vocals
- Igor Podrão – guitar
- Cesar Pessoa – guitar
- Rodrigo Neves – drums
- Ricardo Neves – bass
Former members
- Marcelo – vocals
- Silvio SDN – vocals
Discography
- Bloodstorm (demo, 1986)
- Grave Desecration (demo, 1986)
- Warfare Noise I split LP (alongside Chakal, Holocausto, and Sarcófago; Cogumelo, 1986)
- Immortal Force (Cogumelo, 1987)
- Into the Strange (Cogumelo, 1988)