As you'd guess, pretty much the same as Sepultura or Soulfly
Same old Max. This seems to basically pick up where Sepultura left off. There are a few sort of new approaches, but certainly nothing you wouldn't expect if this was the new Sepultura album. My biggest complaint is that Max sounds a little watered down and when he repeats somewhat cheesy choruses it can basically ruin the song. As soon as I start to recognize what chorus is involved it's like... weak, "oh that's this song". They would benefit so much from some guest vocals like Mike Patton and Chino did for them and I guess quite a buit of Soulfly had guest vocals - Max just works great with a complimentary vocalist.

"Hex" is a really great song. That song sounds like an expansion of their sound. I wish there was more of that on here.

Cavalera Conspiracy
Thrashing, battering and flogging their way into your cd player is Cavalera Conspiracy's new cd "Inflikted". For the dilettantes out there, Cavalera Conspiracy (CC) is a groove/thrash metal band with a United Nations flare as the band features members from Brazil, France, and the United States. Veteran thrashers may be especially excited that the band is a reunion of the Cavalera brothers after a12 year hiatus and this marks the first time they have made music or shared a stage together since the infamous Sepultura break up twelve years ago.

Featuring Max Cavalera (Soulfly, ex-Sepultura) on vocals and rhythm guitar, Iggor Cavalera (ex-Sepultura) on drums, Soulfly guitarist Marc Rizzo and Joe Duplantier (Gojira) on bass "Inflikted" is not only true to thrash with its speed riffing , in your face, down your throat aggression, and fast, percussive and low-register guitar riffs, coupled with very impressive shredding-style lead work from Rizzo, it manages to lend a innovative sound and feel that some thrash bands rarely reach, unfortunately staying in the predictable mire- this is not so with CC.

"Inflikted" benefits not only from the perfect temperature melting pot of the Cavalera brothers with Rizzo and Duplantier but the engineering and co production of Logan Mader. The result is a tight, unyielding 11 track cd, with notables such as "Black Ark", `Hex" and "Nevertrust" that showcase the band in total but Max's unforgettable vocal style.

Touring worldwide and with Judas Priest in September of this year; if Cavalera Conspiracy is as good on stage as they are on "Inflikted" then for those about to thrash, Cavalera Conspiracy salutes you.

4.5 Stars

Review by Kim Thore All Access Magazine

what the hell happened?...
Seriously, Max needs to cut this out... Soulfly was bad enough, but this has hit new lows. It's a shame Igor got brought into this...His drumming doesn't seem to be what it used to. Time to hang it up boys...

Max and Iggor are back, and they mean business.
After 12 long years, brothers Max and Iggor Cavalera has finally reunited, this time with their brand spanking new band simply known as Cavalera Conspiracy. Their debut album "Inflikted" is the first album that Max and Iggor have worked on together since Sepultura's 1996 effort "Roots". I have anticipated this cd for some time, and when I got it and listened to it, I was very impressed with it, and it has become one of my favorite metal cds of 2008 as well. It definately proves that Max and Iggor play straight from their hearts which of course made them both famous in Sepultura. This album reminds me of a mix of Arise-era Sepultura and later-Soulfly. Joining this four-man lineup with the Cavalera brothers are lead guitarist Marc Rizzo (who played with Max in Soulfy) and bassist Joe Duplantier (Gojira), and they definately have proved that they are great, solid musicians in their own rights. Marc's leads and solos are sharp, ripping, and very impressive, and Joe does a splendid, solid job with the bass and keeping up with the guitars. Iggor's drumming on here just slaughters, and it's also varied as well, ranging from wicked fast, pummeling thrash beats, groovy mid tempo parts, and even some cool tribal sounding beats as well. I really like the sound of his drums on here, it's really heavy sounding. Last but not least, Max delivers an excellent vocal performance. His vocals are harsh, angry, vicious, and commanding, and he also provides great rhythm guitar playing as well. Every song on here is just great, but here's a look at some of my favorites. The title track gets the album opened up in a no nonsense way with insane punchy, thrashing riffs, hefty, groovy drums, a catchy fist pumping, headbanging chorus, and a pair of fast shredding solos and some thrashy drum parts to boot. Track two and my personal favorite "Sanctuary" starts with somewhat of a cool action/sci-fi movie like sound effect, and then goes into a mosh pit assault of fast, slamming drumwork, menacing riffs, aggressive vocals and an very aggressive chorus, and there's another nice wailing guitar solo around 1:36. Track three "Terrorize" starts off with a cool tribal like drum beat, and goes into an addicting groove metal beat with catchy, groovy, head bobbing riffs and catchy lyrics, and around the 1:28 mark the song goes into an assault of wild, slamming, thrashing drum parts along with some wicked machine gun riffs and fiery leads as well. The fourth track "Black Ark" is another song that also starts off with a cool tribal drum beat and it also ends with a tribal drum beat, and there's also some more great groove riffs and great soloing by Marc as well. Track five and another favorite "Ultra-Violent" (which features Rex Brown of Pantera and Down on bass) is highlighted by slow, heavy, sludgy, headbanging riffage, pummeling double bass kick patterns, as wells as some more faster, thrashing drums parts, faster riffing, and more shredding solos to boot. "Hex" and "Nevertrust" are both fast, savage, angry, aggressive, heart pounding thrashers, and "Must Kill" is a monster of a closer that features catchy pounding drums and nice double bass kick patterns, awesome, monster shredding riffs, and a another great winding melodic solo from Marc as well as a great chorus.
Jeremy's song ratings:
1. Inflikted (4:32) - 5/5
2. Sanctuary (3:23) - 5/5
3. Terrorize (3:37) - 5/5
4. Black Ark (4:54) - 5/5
5. Ultra-Violent (3:47) - 5/5
6. Hex (2:37) - 5/5
7. The Doom of All Fires (2:12) - 5/5
8. Bloodbrawl (5:41) - 5/5
9. Nevertrust (2:23) - 5/5
10. Hearts of Darkness (4:29) - 5/5
11. Must Kill (5:56) - 5/5

Overall, I definately recommend this album, if you enjoy early Sepultura and of course Soulfly's last album "Dark Ages" for that matter as well. It's definately worth checking out. And of course any fan of Max and Iggor Cavalera will truly enjoy this album like I did. Pick this album now and get INFLIKTED!!

Solid Album!
If your a fan of the Cavalera Boys from Sepultura or SoulFly; do yourself a favor and pick this up. Its packed full of heaters, and is a great listen from start to finish. Great lyrics, great riffs and solos! Break your necks!