Max and Iggor Cavalera will not participate in Sepultura’s final show

Sepultura‘s farewell tour is coming to a conclusion after several years, as per theprp. It’s becoming more and more obvious that the band’s erstwhile fraternal combination of vocalist/guitarist Max Cavalera and Iggor Cavalera will not be participating, even if the Brazilian metal titans are still negotiating the specifics of their farewell performance. The Cavalera twins both played significant roles in the group’s earliest compositions. But in 1996, Max left the band due to an internal conflict over his wife Gloria’s managerial style. Iggor stayed aboard until 2006.

Since then, the Cavalera brothers have gotten back together and started re-recording Sepultura‘s early works under the Cavalera name. On those very significant early performances from the Sepultura discography, they have also toured extensively. When Sepultura hangs up later this year, guitarist Andrea Kisser hopes to experience a full circle moment despite decades of alienation. Kisser has disclosed that his attempts to bring the classic era lineup back together have been rejected, as Sepultura‘s demise is now soberingly near. A few months ago, Kisser was able to speak with Iggor and contact Max via representatives, but neither of them expressed interest in taking part. Kisser recently discussed that last show with this Metal Hammer.

We did invite the Cavalera brothers. I spoke to Iggor personally on a phone call a few months ago and we started some communication. Even our managers went to talk to their management and stuff. But, they don’t want to be a part of it, and that’s OK. It’s a choice.

It would make sense to have a celebration at the end, for the fans, and just to enjoy ourselves onstage. Like it was on ‘Roots‘, you know? Despite all the fucking crazy stuff around it, we managed to make that album and finish what we had to do, you know?

Upcoming shows:

• Wednesday, March 25, 2026 – Melbourne, Australia – Northcote Theatre
• Thursday, March 26, 2026 – Sydney, Australia – Liberty Hall
• Friday, March 27, 2026 – Sydney, Australia – Liberty Hall
• Sunday, March 29, 2026 – Brisbane, Australia – The Tivoli

With Exodus, Biohazard and Tribal Gaze:

• Wednesday, April 29, 2026 – Montclair, NJ, USA – The Wellmont Theater
• Friday, May 1, 2026 – Montreal, QC, Canada – MTELUS
• Saturday, May 2, 2026 – London, ON, Canada – London Music Hall
• Monday, May 4, 2026 – Detroit, MI, USA – Royal Oak Music Theatre
• Tuesday, May 5, 2026 – Louisville, KY, USA – Old Forester’s Paristown Hall
• Wednesday, May 6, 2026 – Nashville, TN, USA – Brooklyn Bowl
• Thursday, May 7, 2026 – Atlanta, GA, USA – The Masquerade
• Friday, May 8, 2026 – New Orleans, LA, USA – The Civic Theatre
• Sunday, May 10, 2026 – Daytona Beach, FL, USA – Welcome to Rockville (Sepultura only)
• Monday, May 11, 2026 – Charleston, SC, USA – Music Farm
• Tuesday, May 12, 2026 – Greensboro, NC, USA – Piedmont Hall
• Wednesday, May 13, 2026 – Reading, PA, USA – Reverb
• Friday, May 15, 2026 – Chicago, IL, USA – Ramova Theatre
• Saturday, May 16, 2026 – Columbus, OH, USA – Sonic Temple (no Exodus/Tribal Gaze)
• Sunday, May 17, 2026 – Milwaukee, WI, USA – The Rave
• Tuesday, May 19, 2026 – Des Moines, IA, USA – Val Air Ballroom
• Thursday, May 21, 2026 – Denver, CO, USA – The Ogden Theatre
• Friday, May 22, 2026 – Salt Lake City, UT, USA – The Depot
• Saturday, May 23, 2026 – Boise, ID, USA – Shrine Social Club
• Monday, May 25, 2026 – Las Vegas, NV, USA – House of Blues
• Tuesday, May 26, 2026 – San Diego, CA, USA – The Observatory North Park
• Thursday, May 28, 2026 – Berkeley, CA, USA – The UC Theatre
• Friday, May 29, 2026 – Los Angeles, CA, USA – The Wiltern

• Saturday, June 6, 2026 – Maastricht, Netherlands – South of Heaven
• Sunday, June 7, 2026 – Plzeň, Czech Republic – Metalfest
• Monday, June 8, 2026 – Zagreb, Croatia – Tvornica Kulture
• Tuesday, June 9, 2026 – Milan, Italy – Circolo Magnolia
• Wednesday, June 10, 2026 – Rome, Italy – Eur Social Park
• Friday, June 12, 2026 – Interlaken, Switzerland – Greenfield
• Saturday, June 13, 2026 – Nickelsdorf, Austria – Nova Rock
• Sunday, June 14, 2026 – Würzburg, Germany – Posthalle
• Wednesday, June 17, 2026 – Saarbrücken, Germany – Garage
• Friday, June 19, 2026 – Clisson, France – Hellfest
• Saturday, June 20, 2026 – Dessel, Belgium – Graspop Metal Meeting
• Sunday, June 21, 2026 – Lisbon, Portugal – Rock in Rio Lisboa
• Tuesday, June 23, 2026 – Oberhausen, Germany – Turbinenhalle
• Wednesday, June 24, 2026 – Potsdam, Germany – Waschhaus Potsdam
• Thursday, June 25, 2026 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Copenhell
• Friday, June 26, 2026 – Huskvarna, Sweden – Folkets Park
• Saturday, June 27, 2026 – Oslo, Norway – Tons of Rock
• Tuesday, June 30, 2026 – Athens, Greece – Release Athens
• Wednesday, July 29, 2026 – Wacken, Germany – Wacken Open Air
• Saturday, August 1, 2026 – Helsinki, Finland – Tavastia
• Sunday, August 2, 2026 – Tallinn, Estonia – Tallinn Rock Festival
• Wednesday, August 5, 2026 – Villena, Spain – Leyendas del Rock
• Friday, August 7, 2026 – Walton‑on‑Trent, United Kingdom – Bloodstock Festival
• Sunday, August 9, 2026 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena