Mata Leao
Encyclopedia
Mata Leão is the fourth studio album
by American
band Biohazard
. The words "mata leão" loosely translate into "lion killing" in Portuguese
(also the name of a chokehold
in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
). As of 2008, the album is out of print.
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
by American
United States
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band Biohazard
Biohazard (band)
Biohazard is a band originally based in Brooklyn, New York. They are acknowledged as one of the earliest bands to fuse hardcore punk and heavy metal with elements of hip hop. The original lineup consisted of Vocalist/Guitarist Billy Graziadei, bassist/vocalist Evan Seinfeld, guitarist Bobby Hambel,...
. The words "mata leão" loosely translate into "lion killing" in Portuguese
Portuguese language
Portuguese is a Romance language that arose in the medieval Kingdom of Galicia, nowadays Galicia and Northern Portugal. The southern part of the Kingdom of Galicia became independent as the County of Portugal in 1095...
(also the name of a chokehold
Rear naked choke
The Rear naked choke is a chokehold in martial arts applied from an opponent's back. Depending on the context, the term may refer to one of two variations of the technique, either arm can be used to apply the choke in both cases...
in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art, combat sport, and a self defense system that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting...
). As of 2008, the album is out of print.
Track listing
- "Authority" – 2:14
- "These Eyes (Have Seen)" – 2:39
- "Stigmatized" – 1:51
- "Control" – 2:50
- "Cleansing" – 3:25
- "Competition" – 1:49
- "Modern Democracy" – 2:26
- "Better Days" – 1:49
- "Gravity" – 2:39
- "A Lot to Learn" – 1:29
- "Waiting to Die" – 3:06
- "A Way" – 2:05
- "True Strengths" – 2:34
- "Thorn" – 3:20
- "In Vain" – 4:04
Personnel
- Evan SeinfeldEvan SeinfeldEvan Seinfeld is an American musician and actor, as well as a director, photographer, and writer. He has also appeared in several pornographic films under the pseudonym "Spyder Jonez". He is best known for playing bass guitar and serving as vocalist for the heavy metal band Biohazard, and as the...
- bass guitar, vocals - Billy Graziadei - lead and rhythm guitar, vocals
- Danny Schuler - drums, percussion