Genre(s):
Speed Metal, Thrash Metal, Hardcore/Crossover
Lyrical Theme(s):
Modern Society Values, Poverty, Spirituality
Origin:
Brazil (Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro)
Formed In:
1981
Status:
Split-up
Last known line-up:
Carlos "Vândalo" Lopes - Guitar, Vocals
Alexandre Farias - Bass
Guga - Drums
Former/Past Member(s):
Bass:
Cláudio "Cro-Magnon" Lopes
Ângelo Arede (Erosive Exhumation, Gangrena Gasosa)
Drums:
Marcos "Animal" (Metalmorphose)
Toninho "Hardcore"
Marquinhos
Mauricio Guerra
Marcelo Farias
Roberto Moura (Inquisição)
Additional notes:
Carlos Lopes formed two bands after the demise of Dorsal Atlântica: Mustang (70's rock/punk) and Usina Le Blond (psychedelic funk).
Discography:
Dorsal Atlântica - 1st Demo [demo] - 1982
Dorsal Atlântica & Metalmorphose - Ultimatum [split] - 1985
Dorsal Atlântica - Antes Do Fim [full-length] - 1986
Dorsal Atlântica - Cheap Tapes From Divide And Conquer [ep] - 1988
Dorsal Atlântica - Victory [single] - 1988
Dorsal Atlântica - Dividir & Conquistar [full-length] - 1988
Dorsal Atlântica - Searching For The Light [full-length] - 1990
Dorsal Atlântica - Musical Guide From Stellium [full-length] - 1992
Dorsal Atlântica - Alea Jacta Est [full-length] - 1994
Dorsal Atlântica - Straight [full-length] - 1997
Dorsal Atlântica - Terrorism Alive [live album] - 1999
Dorsal Atlântica - Pelagodiscus Atlanticus [best of/compilation] - 2002
Dorsal Atlântica - Ultimatum Outtakes 1982-1985 [best of/compilation] - 2002
Dorsal Atlântica - Antes Do Fim, Depois Do Fim [full-length] - 2005
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Official site:
www.dorsalatlantica.com.br