Raimundos | |
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Origin | Brasília, Brazil |
Genres | Punk rock, alternative rock, hardcore punk, alternative metal, forrócore |
Years active | 1987 - present |
Labels |
Deckdisc Banguela Records Warner Music |
Associated acts | Rodox, Rumbora, Supergalo, Peter Perfeito, Ultraje a Rigor |
Website | raimundos.com.br |
Members | Digão Canisso Marquim Caio |
Past members |
Rodolfo Abrantes Fred Alf Tico Santa Cruz (live) |
Raimundos is a Brazilian punk/hardcore band. They have major influences of 1980s punk bands, especially Ramones. The band was formed in Brasilia, in 1987 by Digão and Rodolfo Abrantes. The vocalist Derrick Green of Sepultura participated on their CD Kavookavala and João Gordo of Ratos de Porão participated on their first album Raimundos (1994) providing backing vocals on the song MM's. The name of the band refers to one of its biggest influences, Ramones, being also one of the most common male first names in Brazilian northeast region.
Live members