Paulo Jr.

For the footballer, see Paulo Jr. (footballer).
Paulo Jr.

Xisto Pinto Jr. at Nova Rock Festival 2014
Background information
Birth name Paulo Xisto Pinto Junior
Also known as Paulo Destructor
Born (1969-04-30) 30 April 1969
Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Genres Groove metal, thrash metal, death metal, alternative metal
Occupation(s) Musician, songwriter
Instruments Bass guitar, percussion, backing vocals
Years active 1985–present
Labels Cogumelo, New Renaissance, Roadrunner, Steamhammer, Nuclear Blast
Associated acts Sepultura, The Unabomber Files
Website www.sepultura.com, myspace.com/unabomberfiles

Paulo Xisto Pinto Jr. (born 30 April 1969, Belo Horizonte, Brazil) is the bass guitarist of the Brazilian heavy metal band Sepultura.[1] He has been in the band since 1985, making him the longest remaining member of Sepultura. He received his first bass guitar, a white Giannini, when he was fifteen. His influences include Steve Harris, Geddy Lee, Geezer Butler, Cliff Burton and Gene Simmons.[2]

Career

Sepultura

Main article Sepultura.

In 1984, Xisto met the Cavalera brothers in the Santa Teresa neighbourhood of Belo Horizonte through a common friend. In 1985, he joined Sepultura after the departure of the band's previous bass guitar player, Roberto Raffan. Xisto played his first concert at the Ideal Club in Santa Teresa. [3] He is the longest serving member, and only member to appear on all studio albums.

The Unabomber Files

In 2009, Xisto joined with Alan Wallace and André Márcio of Eminence and Vladimir Korg of Chakal to form the band The Unabomber Files.[4] In 2013, the group released a six-song EP and a teaser for the music video of the song "Buried In My Bunker".[5][6]

Guest work

In 2007, Xisto played bass guitar on Sayowa's second album.[7] In 2013, he made a guest appearance on Eminence's fourth album, The Stalker, providing extra bass accompaniment.[8][9]

Personal life

Xisto grew up with two brothers and a younger sister. His father was a lawyer. In an interview, Xisto commended his parents for supporting the band in its early days.

"The support of the parents was one of the keys to our success. We had an empty room and my parents not only lent the space, but also the car to carry the equipment and made lunch for everyone when we were rehearsing."[10]

His hobbies include jiu jitsu and football. He is an avid supporter of the football club Clube Atlético Mineiro.[11][12]

Charity work

Since 1999, Xisto has organised a series of annual football charity games between former Brazilian players, television artists, musicians and the band members. The games took place at the Estádio Municipal Castor Cifuentes in Nova Lima, Brazil, near Belo Horizonte. The spectators were asked to donate a pound of food and the gathered donations were given to local charities.[13][14][15]

In April 2008, Xisto was decorated with the Medalha da Inconfidência. This decoration was created in 1952 by the former Brazilian President Juscelino Kubitschek to pay homage to individuals who contributed in the development of the state of Minas Gerais and the country. The ceremony took place in Ouro Preto, hosted by the then Governor of Minas Gerais, Aécio Neves.[16][17]

Equipment

Bass guitars

Amplifiers and cabinets

Effects and accessories

Discography

Sepultura

The Unabomber Files

Guest session

Eminence

References

  1. ↑ Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Biography: Sepultura". Allmusic. Retrieved 21 March 2010.
  2. ↑ Maragno, Karla (2009). "Entrevista com Paulo Xisto – SEPULTURA". baixobrasil.com.
  3. ↑ Renato Faria, João (2011). "Paulo Jr., baixista do Sepultura, fala sobre vontade de voltar a morar em BH". Portal UAI.
  4. ↑ "SEPULTURA Bassist Joins Forces With EMINENCE, THE MIST Members In THE UNABOMBER FILES". Blabbermouth. 2010.
  5. ↑ "SEPULTURA Bassist's THE UNABOMBER FILES: Teaser For 'Buried In My Bunker' Video". Blabbermouth. 2013.
  6. ↑ "SEPULTURA Bassist's THE UNABOMBER FILES: Debut EP Available". Blabbermouth. 2013.
  7. ↑ "Sepultura's Paulo Xisto Recording with SAYOWA". sayowavideos. YouTube. 2007.
  8. ↑ "SEPULTURA Bassist To Guest On New EMINENCE Album". Blabbermouth. 2013.
  9. ↑ "Paulo Xisto Recording Bass with Eminence". Eminence Brazil. YouTube.
  10. ↑ Renato Faria, João (2011). "Paulo Jr., baixista do Sepultura, fala sobre vontade de voltar a morar em BH". Portal UAI.
  11. ↑ "Biography of Paulo Jr.".
  12. ↑ "Bate-bola: Paulo Xisto". tvgaloweb. YouTube. 2010.
  13. ↑ "SEPULTURA: Photos From Charity Soccer Game Posted Online". Blabbermouth. 2007.
  14. ↑ "Entrevistas jogo das Estrelas TV Alterosa e Grupo Sepultura". momentoonline. YouTube. 2007.
  15. ↑ Girotto, Breno (2009). "Sepultura: entrevista com Paulo Xisto no Mondo Metal". Whiplash.Net.
  16. ↑ "SEPULTURA Bassist Honored". Blabbermouth. 2008.
  17. ↑ "Cerimônia traz homenagem aos 20 anos da Assembléia Constituinte". Agência Minas. 2008.
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