Is Max Cavalera A-List?
No — Max Cavalera is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 1997
Leaves Sepultura, forms Soulfly
Lost A-list status in 2000
Dropped to B tier — Soulfly gains popularity
Ranking Timeline
Founds Sepultura band
Co-founds Sepultura with his brother Igor, starting his career in the heavy metal scene.
Sepultura's peak success
Leads Sepultura through its most successful period, releasing groundbreaking albums like Arise and Chaos A.D.
Leaves Sepultura, forms Soulfly
Departs from Sepultura due to internal conflicts, forming Soulfly and exploring different musical styles.
Soulfly gains popularity
Soulfly achieves significant success, allowing him to further develop his musical style.
Forms Cavalera Conspiracy
Reunites with his brother Igor to form Cavalera Conspiracy, revisiting their thrash metal roots.
Continued music releases
Consistently releases new music and tours worldwide with Soulfly and Cavalera Conspiracy, maintaining popularity.
Active heavy metal musician
Remains a vital force in the metal community, continuing to release new music, collaborate with other bands, and tour worldwide.
Last updated: February 23, 2026