The band Surra , in partnership with the controversial group Bozokill , announced a performance in Salvador to celebrate the release of the album Falha Crítica . The show, initially scheduled for Largo Tereza Batista this Sunday, the 18th, with support from the Bahia government, was canceled at the original location after a lawsuit filed by state deputy Diego Castro (PL) – via Igor Miranda .
The politician criticized the public funding of Bozokill , known for its aggressive lyrics against Bolsonaro, such as in "Kill a Minion Today," which includes phrases like "kick these fascists in the face" and "Olavo de Carvalho raises cattle in hell." Castro stated that the government should not sponsor artists who promote "hate speech."
Due to the pressure, the production company Bicicleta rescheduled the show to The Green House Music, a private event venue, and removed the government logo from promotional materials. Tickets remain on sale .
In response, Bozokill posted a video stating that censorship has not won and that the show will go ahead, even if at a different venue. The band, which blends hardcore and death metal, has had work removed from digital platforms before due to political content.
Bozokill: Politics, Controversy, and Death Metal in Bahia
Born in 2022 in the Salvador underground scene, Bozokill draws inspiration from the hardcore and death metal of bands like Presto?, Surra , and Claustrofobia . Their self-titled EP, released in July 2024, contains five tracks with straightforward lyrics, including "Kill a Minion Today" and "Don't Want Bolsonaro," with direct criticism of Bolsonaro's supporters.
Before the EP, the group had already caused controversy with the demo "Esse disco deveria ser censurado" (This record should be censored), which was removed from digital platforms due to its explosive political content. With a heavy sound and confrontational discourse, Bozokill maintains its trademark: metal as an instrument of protest.
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