Chakal
Country of origin:Brazil
Location:Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
Status:Active
Formed in:1985
Genre:Thrash Metal (early), Groove Metal (later)
Lyrical themes:Death, Madness
Current label:Cogumelo Records
Years active:1985-, 2002-present
Chakal was formed in early 1985 in Minas Gerais by William Wiz, Destroyer, and Mark. With the addition of the aggressive voice of Sgto marked the first time Chakal was presented live during “Metal BH II”. Other bands who attended the festival included, Sagrado Inferno, Armmagedon, Sepultura, and Minotauro.
In 1987 the band launched the “Abominable Anno Domini” LP, and began a successful career throughout Brazil, with concerts in crowded BH, So Paulo, and Recife. The EP “Living with The Pigs”, brought to the Brazilian metal underground the best cover: hungry wolves roasting the three little pigs, in a design that recalls the pictures of children’s comics.
In 1990, the album “The Man His Own Jackal” was released which strongly marked complex songs, lyrics, and riffs. While those in Brazil praised the complex and creative work of guitars and riffs, the land outside questioned and criticized the bands originality.
In 1993, the band flirted with death metal with the “Death is a Lonely Business” release, perhaps the most well-finished work of band (a recording prime). After time away from theaters and studios they became active again in 2002 with “Deadland”, which marked the return of the great singer Korg and his deadly voice.
