Raimundos

Raimundos
Origin	Brasília, Brazil
Genres	Hardcore punk, punk rock, alternative metal, forrocore
Years active	1987 – present
Labels	Independent (present) Banguela Records Warner Music
Associated acts	Rodox, Rumbora, Supergalo
Members
Digão Canisso Marquim Caio
Past members
Rodolfo Abrantes Fred Alf Tico Santa Cruz (live)

Raimundos is one band often categorized as punk/hardcore, sometimes as Forrocore, which plays brazilian hardcore punk. They have some minor influences of Forró and some major influences of 80's punk and hardcore bands, especially Ramones. It was formed in Brasilia, in 1987 by Digão and Rodolfo Abrantes.

The vocalist Derrick Green of Sepultura participated on their CD Kavookavala and João Gordo of Ratos de Porão participated on their first album Raimundos (1994) providing backing vocals on the song MM's.

The band has had major successes with "Mulher de Fases", "A Mais Pedida", "Eu Quero Ver o Oco" and "Puteiro em João Pessoa", among others.

Origin of the name

The name of the band refers to one of its biggest influences, Ramones, being also one of the most common male first names in brazilian northeast region.

Current members

• Digão - vocal, guitar (1987–present)
• Canisso - bass (1987-2002/2007–present)
• Marquim - guitar (2001–present)
• Caio - drums (2007–present)

Live members

• Tico Santa Cruz - vocals (2010)

Former members

• Fred - drums (1992–2007)
• Rodolfo Abrantes - vocal, guitar (1987–2001)
• Alf - bass (2002–2007)

Discography

Studio albums

• (1994) Raimundos
• (1995) Lavô Tá Novo
• (1997) Lapadas Do Povo
• (1999) Só No Forévis
• (2001) Éramos Quatro
• (2002) Kavookavala

Live albums

• (2000) MTV Ao Vivo
• (2011) Roda Viva

Extended plays

• (2005) .qQ cOisAh - Read "Ponto Qualquer Coisa" (or "Dot Whatever") and was only released online.

Compilation albums

• (1996) Cesta Básica