Point of No Return is a vegan, straight edge metalcore band from São Paulo, Brazil.[1]
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| Background information | |
| Origin | São Paulo, Brazil |
| Genres | Metalcore • heavy hardcore • hardcore punk |
| Years active | 1996–2006, 2024–present |
| Labels | Liberation, Catalyst, Scorched Earth Police, Refuse, Indecision |
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History
editPoint Of No Return assembled in 1996, initially as a side project of the band Self-Conviction.[2] Point Of No Return's lyrics primarily focused on "Third World struggles" and animal liberation issues.[3] Their sound was described as a mix of Earth Crisis metal mosh with death metal elements. The band had three singers, like their North American counterpart, Path of Resistance.[4]
Point Of No Return's first full-length album, Centelha (“Sparks”), was released on CD by Liberation Records in Brazil and Catalyst Records in the United States. The band toured internationally, first to Europe in 2000 and then to Argentina in 2001.[5][6][7] After a seven month hiatus and an alleged "last show" in Argentina, the band came back with a second album in 2002, Liberdade Imposta, Liberdade Conquistada (“Imposed Freedom, Conquered Freedom”) and returned to tour Europe a second time. The songs on this second album—this time with lyrics completely in Portuguese—dealt with sociopolitical issues and were more deeply melancholic, but also carried a strong influence from bands like Cro-Mags, Judge, and Napalm Death.
Point of No Return played their final show in 2006.[8][9][10] In 2024, the band returned with a new record, A Linguagem da Recusa ("The Language of Refusal") with songs written between 2002 and 2024.[11][12]
Members
edit- Current members
- Alexandre "Kalota" Fanuchi – vocals (1996–2006, 2024–present)
- Frederico "Fred" Freitas – vocals (1996–2006, 2024–present)
- Ruy "RF" Fernando – vocals (2024–present)
- Paulo "Juninho" Sangiorgio Jr. – guitar (1999–2006, 2024–present)
- Leonardo Cantinfras – bass (2024–present)
- Luciano "Lobihno" Juliato – drums (1996–2006, 2024–present)
- Former members
- Juninho do Brás – vocals (1996)
- Marcos Suarez – vocals (1996–2005)
- Luciano Valéiro – guitars (1996)
- Tarcísio Leite – guitars (1996–2006)
- Gilberto "China" Gomes – bass (1996–1999)
- Jefferson "Tigrilo" Queiroz – bass (1999–2006); guitars (1996–1999); drums (1996)
Discography
editStudio albums
| Year | Album | Label | Re-editions |
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| 2000 | Centelha | Liberation Records (BR) – CD/LP |
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| 2002 | Liberdade Imposta... Liberdade Conquistada | Liberation Records (BR) – CD |
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| 2024 | The Language Of Refusal | Indecision Records (US) / Refuse Records (EUR) – streaming/LP |
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Demos and EPs
| Year | Album | Label | Re-editions |
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| 1998 | Point Of No Return (EP) | Catalyst Records (US) – 7" vinyl |
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| 1999 | Um Convite à Luta (demo) | Self-released (BR) – tape |
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Singles
| Title | Details |
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| Guile |
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Compilation appearances
| Year | Song | Album | Label | Format |
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| 1997 | "Intro / What Was Done" "Bloodless Life" "The End" "Seduction" |
Voices – A Portrait Of Sao Paulo Hardcore | Liberation Records | CD |
| 1999 | "Tools" | Justice For The Enslaved Vol #1 | Sure Hand Records | |
| 2000 | Firme & Alerta Sampler #1 | Firme & Alerta Discos | ||
| 2002 | "The End" | Ya Basta! – A Benefit For Food For Chiapas | Powderkeg Records | |
| 2003 | "Casa de Cabaclo" | Inside Front #13 | CrimethInc | |
| 2004 | "Tela" | Embrace Zine Compilation Tape | Embrace Zine & Tapes | tape |
| 2005 | "Casa De Coboclo" | Sampler Winter 05/06 | Catalyst Records | CD |
| "Letargia (Live)" | Dor E Sofrimento | Sub Recordings |
References
edit- ^ Kuhn, Gabriel (2010). Sober Living for the Revolution: Hardcore Punk, Straight Edge, and Radical Politics. PM Press. p. 67-96. ISBN 9781604863437. Retrieved June 25, 2016.
- ^ Alan da Hora (July 29, 2018). "Do It Yourcast #45 Frederico Freitas (Point Of No Return)". www.doityourcast.com (Podcast). Do It Yourcast. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
- ^ Raw Vegan (May 21, 2021). "Veganismo no Brasil". Medium.com. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
- ^ xCHIPxSEM (August 2010). "Kurt Schroeder (Catalyst Records) Sounds Off On His Top 5 Catalyst Records Releases". xstuckinthepastx.blogspot.com. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
- ^ Clayton Clemente (September 2020). "PositivoCast #001 - Entrevistado: Juninho Sangiorgio - Série sobre o álbum "Centelha" do Point Of No Return". podcasts.apple.com (Podcast). Positivo Cast. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
- ^ Laurent Chopard and Olivier Bresson (October 27, 2019). "2000-08-19 Grade – Good Clean Fun – Leiah – Sad Origin – Firestone – Evanesce – Knut – Born From Pain – Point Of No Return – Negate – Dawncore – Circle – Posession [sic] – 5 Day GetAway". Vort'n Vis in the 90s. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
- ^ Brob Tilt (September 26, 2019). "Point Of No Return (Co-Existence #16)". Brob Tilt's zine-world. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
- ^ "Histórico". Verdurada.org. February 15, 2013. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
- ^ "Saudável e Coletivo". revistatrip.uol.com.br. December 12, 2006. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
- ^ "Verdurada comemora dez anos com 5 shows em SP". Folha de S. Paulo. November 2, 2006. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
- ^ Karol Kamiński (July 1, 2024). "Brazilian Vegan Straight Edge Hardcore Crew Point of No Return Share New Song, New Album Coming Up". Idioteq. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
- ^ "Point of No Return: sXe Brazilian Hardcore Band Talks Past History, Comeback LP & More". No Echo. July 5, 2024. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
External links
edit- Point of No Return on Facebook
- Point of No Return at Spotify
- Point of No Return at Bandcamp
- Point of No Return at Instagram
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