Sepultura Final Concert Sao Paulo Draws Tens of Thousands to Arena Anhembi
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL — The thrash metal band Sepultura performed its final concert at Arena Anhembi in Sao Paulo on Saturday, December 7, 2024, concluding a 40-year career. The event drew an estimated 40,000 fans from across the globe. According to organizers, the 2.5-hour set featured a retrospective of 20 songs from their discography, including 'Roots Bloody Roots' and 'Refuse/Resist.' Band frontman Derrick Green, addressing the crowd, stated, 'This is not a goodbye, but a transition.' The concert marks the end of Sepultura's live performances, following their announcement in December 2023 that the band would disband after a final world tour. A live album and documentary of the event are scheduled for release in early 2025.