Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 17 hours ago
In this episode of Talk Toomey, Max Cavalera returns to discuss his busy life in metal and his current work on the new Soulfly album. He reflects on touring Europe and the influence of playing older Soulfly songs, which has inspired the direction of the new record. Max describes his creative process, particularly the excitement of blending tribal and thrash elements in his music. He also talks about band member Mike DeLeon’s unique energy during live performances and teases upcoming shows and projects, including a "Max Cavalera Night" in Arizona.
Max Cavalera discusses preparing for the Soulfly tour, jamming to different styles, and how playing music feels like a therapeutic experience. He reflects on his approach to creating riffs and how some days he loves a riff, while others he second-guesses it. Max expresses gratitude for his long career and continues to find excitement in new projects, including collaborating with his son Zion. He concludes by talking about the fun and challenge of making impactful records and the excitement of future tours and performances.
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In this episode of Talk Toomey, Max Cavalera returns to discuss his busy life in metal and his current work on the new Soulfly album. He reflects on touring Europe and the influence of playing older Soulfly songs, which has inspired the direction of the new record. Max describes his creative process, particularly the excitement of blending tribal and thrash elements in his music. He also talks about band member Mike DeLeon’s unique energy during live performances and teases upcoming shows and projects, including a "Max Cavalera Night" in Arizona.
Max Cavalera discusses preparing for the Soulfly tour, jamming to different styles, and how playing music feels like a therapeutic experience. He reflects on his approach to creating riffs and how some days he loves a riff, while others he second-guesses it. Max expresses gratitude for his long career and continues to find excitement in new projects, including collaborating with his son Zion. He concludes by talking about the fun and challenge of making impactful records and the excitement of future tours and performances.
Joshua Toomey on Facebook/Twitter @talktoomeytalk
Support Toomey on Patreon patreon.com/talktoomey
Concept Cafes Coffee conceptcafes.com
Subscribe to Talk Toomey on YouTube for in-depth interviews with the most exciting artists in aggressive music, deep dives into iconic artists' discography, and more.
#talktoomey #soulfly #maxcavalera #numetal #nailbomb
