Ratos de Porão is a Brazilian hardcore/crossover band from São Paulo, formed in the early 1980s, known for João Gordo's abrasive vocals, politicized lyrics about poverty and favelas, and a ferocious live reputation.

Formed in São Paulo in the early 1980s. Released influential crossover albums such as Brasil (1989) and Anarkophobia (1990) on Roadrunner Records. João (João Gordo) is widely noted as the band's charismatic frontman. The band blends hardcore punk, thrash and crust influences, often singing about social issues and corruption. They have influenced and been respected by contemporaries such as Sepultura.

Reviews praise Ratos de Porão for relentless hardcore/crossover energy, João Gordo's abrasive vocals, and socially charged lyrics. Critics note poor production on some early recordings but celebrate the band's live ferocity and influence on Brazilian heavy music. Recommended listening includes Brasil and Anarkophobia.

For:Fans of hardcore punk, crossover thrash, crust punk and extreme underground music; listeners interested in politically charged Brazilian punk.

 Dirty, foul, rough: the Brazilian "Sewer Rats" represent the black scum of the most extreme, underground Hardcore.

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 Born as a punk-hardcore band, over the years, they were influenced by thrash metal, managing to record two crossover albums that are among the most appreciated in the genre, like Brazil (1989) and Anarkophobia (1990), released under Roadrunner, who signed them thanks also to the intervention of Max Cavalera, who had always been a fan.

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 30 years of devastation and terror.

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