Matanza

Brazilian hardcore punk band Matanza combine metal and country, with lyrics often centered around drinking and fighting, resulting in a rambunctious style of music they call "countrycore." Jimmy London and Donida created the band in 1996, taking equal influence from Johnny Cash and the Exploited, and recorded demo Terror em Dashville in 1998 along with drummer Nervosa and bassist Diba. China replaced Diba on bass in time for the group's debut album, Santa Madre Cassino, which was released in 2001 by Abril Music. The label dropped the band after the album failed to yield a hit ...