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Brazil Paulo Xisto Pinto Junior is a highly influential bassist, recognized for his significant contributions to the heavy metal genre with Sepultura and other musical projects.
CULTURA TRES, led by SEPULTURA bassist Paulo Xisto Pinto Jr., collaborated with Latin music icon Juanes on a single.
Sepultura's Paulo Xisto Jr. officially joined forces with the band Cultura Tres, becoming a full member.
Paulo Jr. is featured as an artist on TC Electronic's website, highlighting his use of their equipment.
Paulo Xisto Pinto Junior, born in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, is best known as the bassist for the acclaimed heavy metal band Sepultura. His musical journey began at 15 when he received his first bass guitar, a white Giannini. Paulo Jr.’s parents were instrumental in supporting his early musical endeavors, providing rehearsal space and logistical assistance, which he credits as a key factor in the band’s initial success. His musical influences include prominent bassists such as Steve Harris, Geddy Lee, Geezer Butler, Cliff Burton, and Gene Simmons.
In 1984, Paulo Jr. joined Sepultura, meeting the Cavalera brothers in Belo Horizonte. He became the band’s second bassist after Roberto Raffan’s departure and played his inaugural concert at the Ideal Club in Santa Teresa. While Paulo Jr. has been Sepultura’s longest-serving member, performing live with them since their early days, he did not record on any Sepultura album until “Chaos A.D.” in 1993. Prior to this, Andreas Kisser handled both guitar and bass duties on most albums, with Jairo Guedz covering both roles on “Morbid Visions.” Over his extensive career with Sepultura, Paulo Jr. has contributed to numerous albums, including “Roots” (1996), “Nation” (2001), “Dante XXI” (2006), “Kairos” (2011), and “Quadra” (2020).
Beyond Sepultura, Paulo Jr. has expanded his musical presence through various collaborations. In 2019, he joined Cultura Tres, a sludge/thrash metal band, releasing the full-length album “Camino de Brujos” in 2023, supported by several music videos. He also formed The Unabomber Files in 2009 with Alan Wallace and André Márcio of Eminence and Vladimir Korg of Chakal, releasing a six-song EP in 2013. Additionally, Paulo Jr. has made guest appearances on albums by Sayowa (2007) and Eminence (2013). His commitment extends to charity work, organizing annual football charity games since 1999 to collect food donations for local causes. In 2008, he was honored with the Medalha da Inconfidência for his contributions to the state of Minas Gerais and Brazil.
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