Violator is a highly influential, raw, old-school Brazilian thrash metal band formed in Brasília in 2002, known for their intense live shows, 80s-inspired sound (think < Exodus, < Slayer), and themes of nuclear apocalypse, anti-fascism, and social issues, gaining global attention with albums like Chemical Assault and Scenarios of Brutality, and continuing to thrash hard into 2025 with new music.
Started by friends Pedro Arcanjo, Pedro Agusto, and David Araya, they embody pure, fast, and aggressive 80s thrash metal, avoiding modern metal trends.
Violator draws heavily from the first wave of thrash, particularly bands like < Vio-lence, < Whiplash, and Exodus, along with the darker sounds of early Slayer. Their sound is characterized by fast "tupa tupa" drumming, sharp guitar riffs, and intense vocal delivery, all delivered with a raw, primitive, and non-conformist attitude