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