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NO MORE DEATH
A NEW ERA OF BRAZILIAN THRASH BEGINS NOW!
A new force has risen from the ashes of Brazilian thrash. A true heir to the legacy that once launched Sepultura onto the global stage, fueled by the same rage and identity, and forged in the flames of metal giants like Metallica, Slayer, Testament, and Exodus.
The name of this new chapter? No More Death, a project conceived and led by Tiago Torres, founder, guitarist, and vocalist of the now-defunct Mad Dragzter, which between 2001 and 2015 released three albums and earned its place in both Brazilian and international metal scenes.
Driven by razor-sharp riffs, breakneck speed, crushing heaviness, and deep lyrical themes, "The Death is Dead", No More Death’s debut album, is more than just another metal record. It’s a bold manifesto, a raw cry about eternal life, justice, hope, and eschatology.
“Death is the most complex and haunting theme in human history,” says Tiago. “How do we face it? Escape it? Destroy it? Can we live forever? This record says not only yes, it shows how it’s already been done.”
No More Death came to life naturally. Tiago had been carrying a vault of riffs, melodies, and ideas since Mad Dragzter disbanded. “I always knew I’d return to music. It started taking shape in 2024 when we began recording. It wasn’t about trends or what was happening in the scene, because thrash metal is eternal. Old and new fans alike keep it alive,” he explains.
Tiago recorded all guitars, vocals, and bass for the album, staying true to the creative spirit that defined his former band. The album was co-produced by Demis Kohler, who also handled sound engineering, mixing, mastering, and laid down every guitar solo.
“Demis brought both technical brilliance and sensitivity. His solos have melody, precision, and taste. And the overall sound, honestly, it stands toe-to-toe with anything coming out of the US or Europe,” praises Torres.
The influence of Metallica, Slayer, Testament, and Exodus is unmistakable, but it’s blended with the raw emotion and aggressive edge of Brazilian thrash.
“I’ve been listening to thrash for nearly 40 years, it’s in my DNA. Sepultura’s golden era shaped how every Brazilian plays and writes. Add to that Korzus, Ratos de Porão, and the thrash phase of Overdose... all of that went into the blender that became No More Death. Still, our goal is to create something unique. And I think we nailed that with this first album.”
But “The Death is Dead” is just the beginning. The record sets the stage for a larger conceptual arc. Future albums will expand the lyrical narrative, building a connected story across songs and records. “The plan is to keep releasing albums steadily. One big story, told piece by piece,” Tiago reveals.
While the current focus is on studio work, Tiago isn’t ruling out live shows.
“I don’t plan on going back to a 50-shows-a-year grind like Mad Dragzter, but I definitely want to take this to the stage with the right lineup. This album has the power to break borders and shake up the thrash world.”
For Tiago Torres, “The Death is Dead” marks a fresh start. “Brazil has always been a breeding ground for great thrash. The world watches what’s happening here. And I truly believe this record can become a new catalyst, not just for die-hard thrash fans, but for fans of all heavy music. It’s got aggression, speed, power, hooks, melody... And riffs. So many riffs.”
THRASH OR BE THRASHED. NO MORE DEATH. DEATH IS DEAD.
DISCOGRAPHY
New Times (EP, 2001 - Dragster)
Strong Mind (2003 - Mad Dragzter)
Killing the Devil Inside (2006 - Mad Dragzter)
Master of Space and Time (2015 - Mad Dragzter)
The Death is Dead (2025 - No More Death)
CONTACTS
Website: www.nomoredeath.com.br
Instagram: @nomoredeath77
YouTube: @nomoredeath77
Tour, Licensing & Merch: nmd@nomoredeath.com.br