Degola

**Degola** emerged from São Paulo's thriving metal underground in the late 1980s, carving their name into Brazil’s thrash metal legacy with a razor-sharp blend of aggression and socio-political commentary. Known for their raw, unrelenting sound, the band became cult favorites alongside peers like Sepultura and Vulcano, delivering frenetic riffs and lyrics that critiqued corruption, violence, and societal decay. After a hiatus in the ’90s, Degola roared back in the 2010s, proving their relevance with releases like *The Age of Chastisement* (2023), *Tormenta* (2022), and *Corrosão* (2021)—albums that stay true to their old-school thrash roots while embracing modern production grit.

Live, Degola channels chaotic energy into pit-stirring anthems, appealing to both crust-punk enthusiasts and metal purists. Their recent work retains the urgency of their early days, balancing breakneck tempos with headbanging grooves. Though they’ve stayed under the mainstream radar, Degola’s loyalty to underground ethos and their unapologetic, riff-driven rebellion keeps them a vital force in Brazil’s metal resurgence.