Point of No Return (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Headquarters | São Paulo , Brazil |
| Products | Metalcore music albums |
Point of No Return is a vegan, straight edge metalcore group originating from São Paulo, Brazil.
History
Established in 1996 as an offshoot of Self-Conviction, Point of No Return concentrated their lyrics on themes related to "Third World struggles" and the liberation of animals. Their musical style merged metalcore reminiscent of Earth Crisis with death metal influences, featuring three vocalists similar to the North American band Path of Resistance.
Their first album, Centelha ("Sparks"), was issued through Liberation Records in Brazil and Catalyst Records in the United States. The band embarked on a European tour in 2000 and followed with a tour in Argentina in 2001. After a seven-month break and what seemed to be a concluding performance in Argentina, they resurfaced with their sophomore release in 2002 titled Liberdade Imposta, Liberdade Conquistada ("Imposed Freedom, Conquered Freedom"). This album showcased Portuguese lyrics addressing sociopolitical issues and drew inspiration from bands such as Cro-Mags, Judge, and Napalm Death. Subsequent to this release, they toured Europe once more.
Point of No Return performed their last concert in 2006. The band made a comeback in 2024 with the album A Linguagem da Recusa ("The Language of Refusal"), which includes tracks composed between 2002 and 2024.
Members
- Current members
- Alexandre "Kalota" Fanuchi – vocals (1996–2006, 2024–present)
- Frederico "Fred" Freitas – vocals (1996–2006, 2024–present)
- Ruy "RF" Fernando – vocals (2024–present)
- Paulo "Juninho" Sangiorgio Jr. – guitar (1999–2006, 2024–present)
- Leonardo Cantinfras – bass (2024–present)
- Luciano "Lobihno" Juliato – drums (1996–2006, 2024–present)
- Former members
- Juninho do Brás – vocals (1996)
- Marcos Suarez – vocals (1996–2005)
- Luciano Valéiro – guitars (1996)
- Tarcísio Leite – guitars (1996–2006)
- Gilberto "China" Gomes – bass (1996–1999)
- Jefferson "Tigrilo" Queiroz – bass (1999–2006); guitars (1996–1999); drums (1996)
Discography
Studio albums
| Year | Album | Label | Re-editions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Centelha | Liberation Records (BR) – CD/LP |
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| 2002 | Liberdade Imposta... Liberdade Conquistada | Liberation Records (BR) – CD |
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| 2024 | The Language Of Refusal | Indecision Records (US) / Refuse Records (EUR) – streaming/LP |
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Demos and EPs
| Year | Album | Label | Re-editions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Point Of No Return (EP) | Catalyst Records (US) – 7" vinyl |
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| 1999 | Um Convite à Luta (demo) | Self-released (BR) – tape |
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Singles
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Guile |
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Compilation appearances
External links
| Year | Song | Album | Label | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | "Intro / What Was Done" "Bloodless Life" "The End" "Seduction" |
Voices – A Portrait Of Sao Paulo Hardcore | Liberation Records | CD |
| 1999 | "Tools" | Justice For The Enslaved Vol #1 | Sure Hand Records | |
| 2000 | Firme & Alerta Sampler #1 | Firme & Alerta Discos | ||
| 2002 | "The End" | Ya Basta! – A Benefit For Food For Chiapas | Powderkeg Records | |
| 2003 | "Casa de Cabaclo" | Inside Front #13 | CrimethInc | |
| 2004 | "Tela" | Embrace Zine Compilation Tape | Embrace Zine & Tapes | tape |
| 2005 | "Casa De Coboclo" | Sampler Winter 05/06 | Catalyst Records | CD |
| "Letargia (Live)" | Dor E Sofrimento | Sub Recordings |