# Cavalera Conspiracy — Drummer & Gear Profile | MetalForge

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## Band Overview

- **Drummer:** Igor Cavalera (2007–present, co-founder)
- **Genre:** Thrash Metal, Groove Metal
- **Active:** 2007–present
- **Country:** United States (Phoenix, Arizona)
- **Status:** Active

## Drummer(s)

**Igor Cavalera** — 2007–present (Co-founder)
Igor Cavalera co-founded Cavalera Conspiracy in 2007, reuniting with his brother Max Cavalera after both departed Sepultura, the legendary Brazilian thrash band they founded together in 1984. Igor pioneered the fusion of Brazilian tribal percussion with extreme metal on Sepultura albums like *Arise* (1991), *Chaos A.D.* (1993), and *Roots* (1996) — a template that influenced groove metal and nu-metal alike. He brought that same polyrhythmic, tribal-influenced approach to Cavalera Conspiracy's debut *Inflikted* (2008).

[Igor Cavalera full profile →](https://metalforge.io/drummer/igor-cavalera) · [LLM markdown](https://metalforge.io/llms/drummers/igor-cavalera.md)

## Kit Overview

Igor Cavalera plays a **Tama Starclassic Maple** kit built around a Tama S.L.P. 14×6.5" G-Maple snare, paired with Paiste RUDE and 2002 Series cymbals for the harsh, cutting articulation his tribal groove metal rhythms demand.

- **Drums:** Tama Starclassic Maple
- **Snare:** Tama S.L.P. 14×6.5" G-Maple
- **Cymbals:** Paiste RUDE and 2002 Series (14" RUDE Hi-Hats, 18"/19" RUDE Crashes, 22" RUDE Power Ride, 18" 2002 China)
- **Pedals:** Tama Iron Cobra Double Pedal
- **Additional percussion:** Traditional Brazilian percussion (atabaques, surdo, timbales)

## Signature Sound

Cavalera Conspiracy carries forward the tribal groove metal fusion Igor Cavalera pioneered in Sepultura — polyrhythmic patterns blending Afro-Brazilian rhythms with thrash metal's speed and aggression. His incorporation of traditional Brazilian percussion instruments alongside a standard metal kit gives the band's material, including *Inflikted* (2008) and *Psychosis* (2017), a distinctive tribal texture that sets it apart from conventional groove metal and links directly back to Sepultura's genre-defining *Roots* (1996).

## Albums

| Album | Year | Drummer |
|---|---|---|
| Inflikted | 2008 | Igor Cavalera |
| Blunt Force Trauma | 2011 | Igor Cavalera |
| Psychosis | 2017 | Igor Cavalera |

## FAQ

**Q: Who plays drums in Cavalera Conspiracy?**
A: Igor Cavalera has drummed for Cavalera Conspiracy since co-founding the band with his brother Max in 2007.

**Q: What drum kit does Igor Cavalera use?**
A: Igor Cavalera plays a Tama Starclassic Maple kit with a Tama S.L.P. 14×6.5" G-Maple snare, Paiste RUDE and 2002 Series cymbals, and a Tama Iron Cobra double pedal.

**Q: Why did Igor Cavalera form Cavalera Conspiracy?**
A: Igor Cavalera formed Cavalera Conspiracy in 2007 to reunite with his brother Max after both had departed Sepultura, the thrash metal band they co-founded together in 1984.

**Q: Does Igor Cavalera use Brazilian percussion?**
A: Yes. Beyond his standard Tama kit, Igor Cavalera incorporates traditional Brazilian percussion — atabaques, surdo, and timbales — continuing the tribal-metal fusion he pioneered on Sepultura's *Roots* (1996).

**Q: Was Igor Cavalera in Sepultura?**
A: Yes. Igor Cavalera co-founded Sepultura in 1984 and drummed for the band until 2006, before forming Cavalera Conspiracy with his brother Max the following year.

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