Sepultura played their final concert on November 7, 2026, at the Suhai Music Hall in São Paulo, Brazil, with former guitarist Jairo Guedz and other musicians from the band’s history joining them for the celebration, according to a statement posted on Instagram.
The band reflected on the end of their career after decades of performances, recordings and touring. Several musicians connected to Sepultura over the years were part of the show, including Guedz, who played in the band before Andreas Kisser joined, and João Gordo of Brazilian crossover band Ratos De Porão.
In their statement after the show, Sepultura wrote: “Today wasn’t just the last show. It was the closing of a gigantic chapter in the history of metal, and one of the most intense and special journeys of our lives.”
“After so many years, so many stages, journeys, stories, challenges and moments that will forever remain in the memory, it is impossible to find words that translate all that was like to live that story.”
“To the fans all over the world, our deepest thank you. You guys make every show worthwhile. None of this would have been possible without you. To the crew, to the friends and to everyone who’s been together from the start, behind the scenes, on the road, on the good days and the hardest: thank you for being part of this family. This story is also yours.”
“Today at Suhai Music Hall we said goodbye in a way we will never forget. There are the images, the memories, the friendships, and the certainty that we were part of something truly unique.”
“It was an honor to live and record a piece of this history. Thank you Sepultunation Thank you to everyone who was part of this journey. The end of an era. A story that will never end.”
The farewell show brought together musicians from different stages of Sepultura’s history for one final performance in their hometown.
Sepultura announced the end of their band in December 2023 with an 18-month global tour called “Celebrating Life Through Death.” The tour ran from March 2024 through 2026, marking a planned conclusion to the band’s more than four-decade career. The members agreed on the decision to end Sepultura rather than “wait for something bad to happen or to break down,” according to frontman Derrick Green.
The band was formed in 1984 by brothers Max and Igor Cavalera and became a major force in thrash metal and groove metal during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Over their career, Sepultura sold over 3 million units in the USA and almost 20 million worldwide, earning multiple gold and platinum records across the globe. The band chose São Paulo, Brazil as the location for their final concert, viewing it as their spiritual home.
Jairo Guedz was part of Sepultura’s early years, joining in 1985 and playing on the band’s first two releases before departing in early 1987. He was replaced by Andreas Kisser, who remained with the band through its final show. Sepultura released their farewell EP “The Cloud of Unknowing” in April 2026, completing their final studio recordings before disbanding.
