The KORZUS is undoubtedly one of the leading names in the history of Brazilian Metal. Formed in 1983, bringing a respectable discography counting six studio albums, two live and one DVD, the band got over these twenty-five years of its activities to thrash metal to echo the four corners of the world.

Despite the acclaimed albums "Mass Illusion" (1991) and "KZS" (1995), respectively, followed by tours in Europe and North America, was to work, "Ties Of Blood" (2004), which offered one of the KORZUS his most beautiful and powerful masterpieces. In this first full-length recording with guitarist and drummer Heros Trench Rodrigo Oliveira, the band presented a real massacre sound over fourteen tracks and still have cameos from big names like Brazilian Metal Andreas Kisser (Sepultura), Andre Matos ( Former Shaman, Angra and Viper) and John Bull and Boka (Basement Rats).

The experience and expertise of the founding members of Marcello Pompeu (vocals), Silvio Golfetti (guitar) and Dick Siebert (bass) combined with the fresh blood of Heros and Rodrigo, succeeded in making "Ties Of Blood" became the big launch Brazilian 2004 , charting songs like "Guilty Silence ',' Screaming For Death 'and' Evil Sight ', and merging in a unique thrash metal' old school '- both the school when the Bay Area Europe - with a dress more modern and aggressive.

Touring relentlessly since the release of "Ties Of Blood", the band could find a fan base which likes best: on stage. It's amazing the energy that emanates KORZUS live, which infects anyone who is around and guide a true mass through heavy riffs, aggressive vocals and powerful batteries. A concert Korzus is a unique experience that any fan of metal should feel before you list your "alltime top 5 live acts."

The guitarist Silvio Golfetti left the band in early 2008, giving rise to any determination, creativity and technical Antonio Araujo (former Chaosphere), which fit perfectly and brought new energy to this current phase of KORZUS.

This fact initiated a major shift in the band and a new direction and planning, KORZUS managed to close major business partnerships. An important step forward was the decision of the brand that Jagermeister has decided to invest in the band and make the first KORZUS JAGERBANDA of Brazil, following the brand overseas bands like SLAYER, EPICA, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, etc.. (Www.korzus.com.br / hot site). The other was the contract with the brand MEGA ENERGY (www.megaenergydrink.com.br). Both brands are always present in the band's concerts (www.jagerbus.com.br).

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