- This album "Arise" by Sepultura includes the original custom inner sleeve with album details, complete lyrics of all songs by and artwork
Arise is the fourth studio album by Brazilian thrash metal band Sepultura, released in 1991 through RoadRace Records. Upon its release, the album received top reviews from heavy metal magazines such as Rock Hard, Kerrang! and Metal Forces.
In the world of heavy metal history, Sepultura's "Arise" stands as a formidable testament to the band's prowess and influence within the thrash metal genre. Released in 1991 through RoadRace Records, this fourth studio album not only solidified Sepultura's place in the metal pantheon but also marked a significant milestone in the evolution of their sound.
During its release period, "Arise" garnered widespread acclaim from heavy metal connoisseurs and critics alike. Esteemed publications such as Rock Hard, Kerrang!, and Metal Forces heaped praise upon the album, recognizing its musical innovation and the band's uncompromising commitment to their craft.
One of the defining features of "Arise" lies in its relentless and intricate musicality. Sepultura, hailing from Brazil, infused their thrash metal roots with elements of tribal rhythms and percussive beats, creating a unique sonic tapestry that set them apart from their contemporaries. The album's distinctive sound was a result of the band's exploration of their cultural influences, adding a layer of authenticity and depth to their music.
The custom inner sleeve accompanying the 12" Vinyl LP Album provides fans with a tactile connection to the album, featuring detailed artwork and the complete lyrics of all songs. This attention to detail enhances the overall listening experience, allowing fans to immerse themselves fully in the lyrical and visual aspects of Sepultura's musical narrative.
Commercially, "Arise" soared to success, cementing Sepultura's position as a force to be reckoned with in the metal scene. The album's impact reverberated globally, contributing to the band's growing fanbase and solidifying their reputation as trailblazers in the thrash metal genre.
Beyond its commercial success, "Arise" remains an enduring piece of musical history due to its thematic depth and artistic integrity. The album's exploration of societal and environmental issues added a thought-provoking layer to the thrash metal landscape, showcasing Sepultura's ability to merge aggression with substance.
Music Genre:
Brazilian Thrash Metal
Album
Production information:
The album: "SEPULTURA - Arise" was produced by:
Scott Burns and Sepultura
Sound/Recording Engineer(s):
Scott Burns
Scott Burns – Record producer, sound engineer
Morrisound's behind-the-glass troublemaker who taught extreme metal how to sound lethal on purpose. Read more...
Scott Burns is the behind-the-glass architect of the late-80s/early-90s Florida death-metal explosion, the Morrisound guy who made brutal sound huge without sanding off the teeth. From 1987 to 1997 he was everywhere: engineering Death ("Leprosy" 1988) then producing "Spiritual Healing" (1990), forging Obituary's "Slowly We Rot" (1989) and "Cause of Death" (1990), and giving Sepultura its leap on "Beneath the Remains" (1989) and "Arise" (1991). Add Cannibal Corpse, Deicide, Suffocation and Napalm Death, and you've basically got the soundtrack to my misspent youth. He later bailed to computer engineering, popping back in for the odd session - because sanity is optional.
This album was recorded at:
Morrisound Recording , Tampa, Florida
Morrisound Recording Studio – Recording studio (Tampa, Florida)
The Tampa room that basically industrialized death metal - because subtlety was never the point. Read more...
Morrisound Recording Studio is the Tampa, Florida bunker that gave extreme metal a real, professional punch in the gut. Opened in 1981 by Jim and Tom Morris, it became the late-80s to mid-90s address I kept spotting in liner notes: Death (1988-1991), Obituary (1989-1992), Morbid Angel (1989-1993), Deicide (1990-1992), Cannibal Corpse (1990-1992) and a swarm of others. Even Sepultura leveled up here, mixing "Beneath the Remains" in early 1989 and tracking "Arise" in 1991. If you wanted drums to hit like a wrecking ball and guitars to saw through smoke, you booked Morrisound and stopped pretending. Yes, it is "just a studio" - and Tampa became a death-metal capital because of rooms like this.
Mixed at Quantum Sound Studios, Jersey City, New Jersey
Mastered by Howie Weinberg at Masterdisk, New York City,
Howie Weinberg – Mastering Engineer
Mastering legend with over 200 Gold and Platinum albums to his name.
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Howie Weinberg is a renowned mastering engineer whose work has defined the sound of countless legendary albums. With over 200 Gold and Platinum records, he has mastered classics by Metallica, Nirvana, and Slayer, shaping the sonic punch and clarity of modern rock and metal. His mastering touch became an industry benchmark that still echoes through generations.
The imaginative-realist legend whose nightmares ended up on Sepultura and Obituary sleeves, because reality clearly wasn’t intense enough. Read more...
Michael Whelan is the painter-illustrator who made metal look like it crawled out of a fever dream and demanded shelf space. I clock his band era in the late 1980s through mid-1990s: Sepultura used his "Nightmare in Red" for "Beneath the Remains" (1989), then he delivered originals for "Arise" (1991) and "Roots" (1996), while Obituary's "Cause of Death" (1990) wore his nightmares like a badge. He'd already ruled sci-fi/fantasy covers since the 1970s, stacking up 15 Hugo Awards, and later landing in the Science Fiction Hall of Fame (2009) because, shockingly, talent gets noticed. By the mid-1990s he pivoted toward gallery fine art, but the metal sleeves still feel like they breathe. Proof that brains and brutality can share a canvas.
Tim Hubbard is a photographer known for his striking imagery on key metal albums, including
Sepultura’s Arise
, and
Skeletal Earth’s Eulogy for Dying Fetus
. His work, often dark and intense, visually captured the raw energy of death and thrash metal, leaving a lasting impact on the genre’s aesthetic.
Record Label & Catalog-nr:
Roadracer Records RO 9328
Media Format:
12" LP Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram
Year & Country:
1991 Made in Holland
Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: SEPULTURA - Arise
Band-members, Musicians and Performers
Max Cavalera - Vocals/Rhythm Guitar
Max Cavalera – Singer, guitarist (Sepultura)
The voice that turned "Refuse/Resist" into a riot chant, then built a whole second career out of refusing to slow down. Read more...
Max Cavalera is the gravel-throated singer and rhythm guitarist who dragged Sepultura from Belo Horizonte basements to the global thrash front line. From 1984 to 1996 I watched him steer the band from raw chaos into the career-defining run of "Beneath the Remains" (1989), "Arise" (1991), "Chaos A.D." (1993) and "Roots" (1996), where his bark and down-tuned churn felt like a protest march with amplifiers. He side-stepped into Nailbomb in 1994-1995, then launched Soulfly in 1997 and has kept digging that riff quarry ever since. Since 2007 he has reunited with Igor in Cavalera Conspiracy, and he still pops up in projects like Killer Be Killed. Subtle? No. Effective? Annoyingly, yes.
Andreas Kisser is the lead guitarist who walked into Sepultura in 1987, plugged in, and quietly made the band smarter and sharper without asking anyone's permission. From 1987 to today he's been on every major era: the thrash leap of "Schizophrenia" (1987), the Scott Burns-cut brutality of "Beneath the Remains" (1989) and "Arise" (1991), and beyond. He even fronted Sepultura at Monsters of Rock (Donington) in 1996 when Max had to step away - a promotion you don't get from HR. In 1994 he piled onto Nailbomb's "Point Blank" for extra shrapnel, then spent 1995-1996 trading demos with Jason Newsted and Tom Hunting. Since 2012 he's also swung with De La Tierra, proving riffs speak fluent Spanish too.
Sepultura's longest-serving low-end anchor since 1984, plus side missions with The Unabomber Files (2009-) and Cultura Tres (2019-). Read more...
Paulo Jr. is the long-haul bassist of Sepultura, the quiet engine who has kept the low end moving since 1984. I first clocked him as the constant onstage while the band sprinted from Belo Horizonte chaos into world-class thrash; he is widely credited as first appearing on Sepultura records with "Chaos A.D." (1993), after the early years where Andreas Kisser handled many studio bass parts. From 1984 through the farewell-era years, he stayed the anchor beside whoever was holding the mic. Outside the mothership he formed The Unabomber Files (2009-) and, since 2019, has toured and recorded with Cultura Tres. Not flashy, just stubbornly there - like my shelves.
Co-founded Sepultura, then later spelled his name "Iggor" like that fixes anything - and somehow it worked. Read more...
Igor Cavalera is the drummer who co-built Sepultura into a global weapon, and he never played like a polite employee. From 1984 to June 2006 I heard him turn thrash into a stampede, then sharpen it on 'Beneath the Remains' (1989) and 'Arise' (1991) before the tribal grind of 'Chaos A.D.' (1993) and 'Roots' (1996). He detoured into Nailbomb in 1994, and after the split he reunited with Max in Cavalera Conspiracy (2007-present). He later showed up with Strife (2012), the noise duo Pet Brick (2018-), and even drummed with Soulwax in 2017, because metal apparently wasn't busy enough. From 2006 he also went by 'Iggor' and moonlit as half of DJ duo Mixhell. The groove is still the same: relentless, stubborn, and loud.
High Quality Photo of Album Front Cover "SEPULTURA - Arise"
Album cover artwork for Sepultura'sArisedepicts a surreal and apocalyptic biomechanical monster emerging from a dark, lifeless ocean.
The twisted central figure is an amalgamation of decaying organic matter and mechanical elements. A distorted humanoid skull with three eerie circular eyes—two resembling metallic gears—sits atop a mangled mass of flesh, bone, and rusted components. From its head rise thorned, demonic claws in a symmetrical display, each arm composed of blood-red plant-like tendrils ending in crab-like pincers.
On the left, a massive screaming dragon or dinosaur skull juts out aggressively, mouth agape, its jaw supported by muscular sinew that anchors into a fortress-like ruin. Beneath and behind it, ancient stone totems bearing weathered carvings suggest a fallen civilization. A goat-like horned beast lurks submerged beside it, reinforcing the nightmarish setting.
The monster's lower body morphs into a crumbling necropolis, with spiked and twisted ribs forming bridges and arches, leading toward a skeletal hand that stretches outward on the right. Beneath it, fungal growths with grotesque organic textures grow out of the watery ground. A decaying humanoid form, impaled and oozing, stands crucified in the middle-right foreground, arms splayed against the monster’s bony extension.
All of this grotesque fusion is crowned by a spiraling, glowing spiritual vortex that ascends into the heavens, filled with ghostly shapes, suggesting a release of tortured souls or energy. The scene is painted in dark browns, yellows, and ochres, casting a hellish, scorched tone throughout. The band’s name SEPULTURA is written in bold, stylized orange font at the top, while the album title ARISE appears to the right in slightly smaller type.
Album Back Cover Photo of "SEPULTURA - Arise"
Back cover of Sepultura’sAriseLP showcasing the full track listing, band member portraits, and production details on a dark marbled background.
The layout is dominated by a rich brown and black swirling marbled pattern, overlaid with warm orange-golden text and framing details. The track listing is centered, split into two sides:
Side 1: Arise, Dead Embryonic Cells, Desperate Cry, Murder, Subtraction. Side 2: Altered State, Under Siege (Regnum Irae), Meaningless Movements, Infected Voice.
Four rectangular, warmly lit portraits of the band members are symmetrically placed in the corners, each bordered with ornate medieval-style golden corners:
Top left: Max Cavalera, with long curly hair and tattooed arms crossed, captioned “vocals/rhythm guitar.”
Top right: Andreas Kisser, wearing a black leather jacket, captioned “lead guitar.”
Bottom left: Paulo Jr., gazing intensely, captioned “bass.”
Bottom right: Igor Cavalera, with golden hair and serious expression, captioned “drums.”
At the bottom center, production credits list Scott Burns and Sepultura as producers, with mixing by Andy Wallace. Engineering, recording, mixing, and mastering locations are detailed, including Morrisound Recording in Tampa, FL and Masterdisk in New York, NY. Logos for Roadracer Records and R/C Records appear at the bottom corners, reinforcing its 1991 release identity.
Insert page fromSepultura’s Arisealbum, featuring full lyrics to four tracks, production acknowledgments, crew lists, and sponsor logos on a textured gray background.
The left two-thirds of the insert are overlaid with light gray text on a marbled white and gray background featuring faint illustrations of skulls and decay. The lyrics are printed in serif font and grouped by song title:
Altered State: Describes psychological fragmentation and loss of identity, evoking vivid imagery of confusion and collapse.
Under Siege (Regnum Irae): A fierce critique of religious institutions and spiritual manipulation, expressed with apocalyptic language.
Meaningless Movements: Explores themes of existential emptiness and dehumanization in modern society.
Infected Voice: Reflects on torment, inner conflict, and alienation, with recurring lines of pain and solitude.
Below the lyrics, it notes that all music was composed by Sepultura, with lyrics by Max Cavalera and Andreas Kisser, and translation help from Fletcher McLean and Scott Burns. It also credits sound effects to Kent Smith and synthesizers to Henrique.
The rightmost column contains a dense list of production and support credits. It acknowledges both the Brazil Road Crew and the U.S. Road Crew, followed by special thanks to friends, fans, and contributors. Management contact (Gloria Bujnowski, Phoenix, AZ) and fan club info (Troops of Doom, UK) are listed, as well as U.S. and European booking agencies.
Logos of gear sponsors and endorsements run across the lower section, including B.C. Rich guitars, D’Addario strings, Sonor drums, Zidjian cymbals, Pitech, and several tattoo shops from Brazil and the U.S. The layout ends with credits for inner sleeve design (Michael Whelan), photos (Tim Hubbard), and art direction (Patricia Mooney).
Insert page fromSepultura’s Arisealbum containing the full printed lyrics to five tracks, alongside detailed thank-you notes and personal dedications from the band members.
The background is a ghostly gray pattern with vague, stony organic forms, over which a clean block of serif lyrics is printed in white. The left and center panels are filled with song lyrics:
Arise: Explores themes of apocalypse, resistance, and survival amid destruction, using vivid imagery of desolation and renewal.
Dead Embryonic Cells: A critique of political control and societal programming, with lines about technological and ideological enslavement.
Desperate Cry: Addresses existential despair, the futility of religion, and isolation with poetic fatalism and a cyclical chorus.
Murder: A ferocious attack on war, organized religion, and systemic lies, with snarling verses about hypocrisy and destruction.
Subtraction: Delves into inherited trauma, identity erosion, and generational decay, set in metaphorical ruins of history and mind.
The far right panel contains white sans-serif text listing special thanks under several subheadings:
Special Thanks: Includes a wide list of collaborators, engineers, promoters, and bands who supported the album and band on tour.
Max’s Thanks: Personal shout-outs to friends, family, fans, and fellow musicians worldwide, with emphasis on the Brazilian metal scene.
Andreas’s Thanks: Thanks his family, bandmates, and musical influences, referencing both metal icons and personal heroes.
Paulo’s Thanks: Offers gratitude to family, local friends, and international supporters.
Igor’s Thanks: Expresses thanks to musical mentors, personal inspirations, and fans, ending with “See you all on the universe!!!”
Centered at the bottom of the lyrics section is the Sepultura logo in a sharp, spiked gothic font, reinforcing the band's extreme metal identity.
Photograph of Side A of the vinyl LPAriseby Sepultura, released by Roadracer Records, showcasing the physical label and pressing details.
The black vinyl disc lies flat against a light grey background, with its center label facing up. The label is a cream white circle bordered by red and black text. At the top center, the iconic red-and-white Roadracer Records logo is prominently displayed inside a rectangular box.
Below the logo, the album title ARISE is printed in capital letters, followed by the band name SEPULTURA. Listed in a clean serif font are the five tracks on Side A:
Arise – 3:20
Dead Embryonic Cells – 5:50
Desperate Cry – 6:41
Murder – 3:26
Subtraction – 4:46
To the right of the spindle hole, the catalog number RO 9328 1, stereo format, and speed 33⅓ RPM are clearly indicated. To the left is the rights society designation BIEM/STEMRA. Beneath the track list is a production credit stating that the album was produced by Scott Burns and Sepultura, recorded at Morrisound Recording, and copyrighted in 1991 by Roadrunner Productions B.V.
The label is uncluttered and functional, embodying the classic style of early 1990s metal vinyl releases, with emphasis on clarity and branding.
Photograph of Side B of the vinyl LPAriseby Sepultura, issued by Roadracer Records in 1991, displaying the official label and pressing details for the second side of the album.
The image shows a classic black vinyl disc laid flat on a neutral grey background. The center label is a crisp cream-white circle with minimal text, bordered by a thin red type circle of manufacturing information. At the top center is the bold red-and-white Roadracer Records logo, housed in a rectangular box with a heavy typeface.
Underneath, the label identifies the album as ARISE and the artist as SEPULTURA. This side features the following three tracks:
Altered State – 6:32
Under Siege (Regnum Irae) – 4:53
Meaningless Movements – 3:10
To the right of the spindle hole are the catalog number RO 9328 1, format STEREO, and speed 33⅓ RPM. On the left is the rights society note BIEM/STEMRA and the Side B designation.
Beneath the track list are concise credits indicating the album was produced by Scott Burns & Sepultura, recorded at Morrisound Recording, and manufactured by Roadrunner Productions B.V. in 1991. The clean layout and traditional typesetting reinforce the no-nonsense ethos of early '90s thrash metal vinyl presentations.
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