Sepultura’s Farewell Tour Sparks Reunion Rumors With the Cavalera Brothers
The global farewell of Sepultura, titled Celebrating Life Through Death, has become more than a final run of shows. It is slowly transforming into a high-stakes negotiation about legacy, memory, and the long shadow of the Cavalera brothers.
Andreas Kisser recently confirmed on Brazilian TV that Sepultura’s management and the Cavalera camp are in talks for a possible appearance by Max and Iggor at the band’s last concert, expected in late 2026 in Brazil. Kisser has been clear about his vision: a massive “Sepulfest” that would bring back ex-members, friendly bands, and hopefully the founding brothers for one last night of chaos.
The farewell run, originally thought to end in 2024, has now been extended until 2026. Along the way, Sepultura is recording 40 songs in 40 cities for a career-spanning live release. In addition, a new EP featuring current drummer Greyson Nekrutman is slated for 2026, proof that this ending will not be quiet.
The reunion question, however, remains unsettled. Max Cavalera has repeatedly rejected the idea of rejoining Sepultura, insisting that his collaboration with Iggor under the Cavalera name is the only reunion that matters. Still, the fact that management on both sides is openly negotiating is a shift in tone after decades of cold distance.
What is certain is that Sepultura’s final act will be historic. Whether the Cavalera brothers step back into the fold or not, the last show will carry the weight of four decades of Brazilian thrash and death metal innovation. For fans, this is more than closure—it is a chance to witness the last chapter of a band that redefined extreme music.
In the end, Sepultura’s farewell is not just about ending a career, it is about how to write its last page. If the Cavalera brothers walk onstage in São Paulo or Belo Horizonte, it would be the ultimate punctuation mark. If they don’t, Sepultura will still go out as it lived: uncompromising, unpredictable, and unafraid to confront its own history.
