Cavalera Conspiracy (Soulfly, Ex-Sepultura) Premiere New Single "Piledriver" - Inspired By Street Fighter 6 Character ‘Zangief‘

Cavalera Conspiracy, the heavy-hitting project helmed by Brazilian metal icons Max and Iggor Cavalera, have unleashed a new song titled “Piledriver” to coincide with the release of new ‘Street Fighter 6’ DLC. The thrash-driven track was written in tribute to the game’s powerhouse character Zangief, and even nods stylistically to classic early-90s Ministry.

“Piledriver” serves as the sonic companion to todays' launch of Zangief’s ‘Outfit 4’ DLC, with free in-game cosmetic gear featuring the Cavalera logo also becoming available.

According to ‘Street Fighter’ director Takayuki Nakayama, this collaboration was born from his long-standing admiration for the Cavalera brothers’ music and its aggressive energy — a perfect fit for Zangief’s brutal persona:

“Having grown up listening to Sepultura, Soulfly and Cavalera Conspiracy, I never imagined that one day I would work with heroes like Max and Iggor. When I found out they had accepted the job — bands I loved since my school days — our sound team, made up of other metal lovers, and I went absolutely wild with joy.

They showed us their raw and unique worldview in ‘Morbid Visions‘, made history with ‘Chaos A.D.‘, collaborated with my equally beloved Mike Patton on ‘Roots‘ (my favorite album) and gave me a lot of motivation when I heard ‘Back To The Primitive‘, by Soulfly. What I’m trying to say is that I am truly and deeply grateful! Thank you.”