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Jairo Guedz Weighs Guest Spot at Sepulturas Final Show, Reflects on Past and Present
When Jairo "Tormentor" Guedz said he’d love to step onto the stage for Sepultura’s last show, the idea felt like a full‑circle moment for a guitarist who helped birth the band’s early ferocity. In a recent interview with MetalSide’s Tomasz Michalski, the former Sepultura lead guitarist made clear that an invitation would be an honor, yet he has not yet received one.
Guedz, who cut the lead‑guitar tracks for Sepultura’s first two releases – the 1985 EP Bestial Devastation and the 1986 LP Morbid Visions – confirmed that the November 7, 2026 concert at the Mercado Livre Arena Pacaembu in São Paulo is still an open question. He said he occasionally talks with current guitarist Andreas Kisser, but no formal request has come through. If the band were to ask him, Guedz would gladly perform.
The guitarist’s remarks arrive after Sepultura announced a farewell tour that will culminate in a single final performance in Brazil. Titled Completing the Circle, the tour was revealed in March 2026 and will cover Europe, North America, South America and Australia before ending in São Paulo. The final show is scheduled for November 7 at the Mercado Livre Arena Pacaembu, a venue that has hosted large concerts and sports events in the city.
Guedz’s history with Sepultura began in 1985, when he joined the band’s original lineup. He contributed to the early songwriting sessions for Schizophrenia, the 1987 album that launched Sepultura onto the international stage. In 1987, he left the group and was replaced by guitarist Andreas Kisser, who has remained with the band ever since.
In 2024, Guedz explained why he was not involved in the re‑recordings of Bestial Devastation and Morbid Visions that were released in 2023 by the Cavalera‑led project CAVALERA. He cited two main factors: the commitments of his current band, The Troops of Doom, and the cost of studio time and travel. Guedz said that the business side of the re‑recordings would have required a higher budget, and he preferred to keep his focus on his own projects.
The former guitarist also expressed sadness over Sepultura’s decision to end its career, but he indicated that he understands the personal reasons behind the band’s farewell. He noted that Andreas Kisser has been exhausted by touring and that the members want to spend more time with family. Guedz said he has spoken with Kisser and bassist Paulo Jr. backstage at the Summer Breeze festival in São Paulo, where they discussed the possibility of a celebratory event at the final gig.
Sepultura’s final show will feature the current lineup of Paulo Jr., Andreas Kisser, frontman Derrick Green and drummer Greyson Nekrutman. The band’s history spans more than four decades, during which it released fifteen studio albums and became a defining force in thrash, groove and death metal. The farewell tour will mark the end of the group’s active career.
While Guedz has not yet confirmed a guest appearance, he remains open to the idea. He also highlighted his ongoing work with The Troops of Doom, a death‑metal outfit formed in 2020. The band’s latest release, A Mass To The Grotesque, came out in May 2024 on Alma Mater Records, a Portuguese label run by MØNSPELL singer Fernando Ribeiro. The Troops of Doom’s lineup includes vocalist and bassist Alex Kafer, former Matanzas live guitarist, and drummer Alexandre Oliveira.
In 2021, Guedz, Max Cavalera and Igor Cavalera recorded a new version of the Sepultura classic “Antichrist” for Igor’s YouTube series Beneath The Drums. The clip was posted in 2021 and showcased the former guitarist’s continued connection to the band’s early material.
The situation remains fluid. Guedz has not received an official invitation, but he has expressed willingness to perform if asked. Fans and industry observers will watch the final show in São Paulo to see whether the former guitarist will join the band for its last performance.
Guedz, who cut the lead‑guitar tracks for Sepultura’s first two releases – the 1985 EP Bestial Devastation and the 1986 LP Morbid Visions – confirmed that the November 7, 2026 concert at the Mercado Livre Arena Pacaembu in São Paulo is still an open question. He said he occasionally talks with current guitarist Andreas Kisser, but no formal request has come through. If the band were to ask him, Guedz would gladly perform.
The guitarist’s remarks arrive after Sepultura announced a farewell tour that will culminate in a single final performance in Brazil. Titled Completing the Circle, the tour was revealed in March 2026 and will cover Europe, North America, South America and Australia before ending in São Paulo. The final show is scheduled for November 7 at the Mercado Livre Arena Pacaembu, a venue that has hosted large concerts and sports events in the city.
Guedz’s history with Sepultura began in 1985, when he joined the band’s original lineup. He contributed to the early songwriting sessions for Schizophrenia, the 1987 album that launched Sepultura onto the international stage. In 1987, he left the group and was replaced by guitarist Andreas Kisser, who has remained with the band ever since.
In 2024, Guedz explained why he was not involved in the re‑recordings of Bestial Devastation and Morbid Visions that were released in 2023 by the Cavalera‑led project CAVALERA. He cited two main factors: the commitments of his current band, The Troops of Doom, and the cost of studio time and travel. Guedz said that the business side of the re‑recordings would have required a higher budget, and he preferred to keep his focus on his own projects.
The former guitarist also expressed sadness over Sepultura’s decision to end its career, but he indicated that he understands the personal reasons behind the band’s farewell. He noted that Andreas Kisser has been exhausted by touring and that the members want to spend more time with family. Guedz said he has spoken with Kisser and bassist Paulo Jr. backstage at the Summer Breeze festival in São Paulo, where they discussed the possibility of a celebratory event at the final gig.
Sepultura’s final show will feature the current lineup of Paulo Jr., Andreas Kisser, frontman Derrick Green and drummer Greyson Nekrutman. The band’s history spans more than four decades, during which it released fifteen studio albums and became a defining force in thrash, groove and death metal. The farewell tour will mark the end of the group’s active career.
While Guedz has not yet confirmed a guest appearance, he remains open to the idea. He also highlighted his ongoing work with The Troops of Doom, a death‑metal outfit formed in 2020. The band’s latest release, A Mass To The Grotesque, came out in May 2024 on Alma Mater Records, a Portuguese label run by MØNSPELL singer Fernando Ribeiro. The Troops of Doom’s lineup includes vocalist and bassist Alex Kafer, former Matanzas live guitarist, and drummer Alexandre Oliveira.
In 2021, Guedz, Max Cavalera and Igor Cavalera recorded a new version of the Sepultura classic “Antichrist” for Igor’s YouTube series Beneath The Drums. The clip was posted in 2021 and showcased the former guitarist’s continued connection to the band’s early material.
The situation remains fluid. Guedz has not received an official invitation, but he has expressed willingness to perform if asked. Fans and industry observers will watch the final show in São Paulo to see whether the former guitarist will join the band for its last performance.
