The tracks on Inflikted are not a latter-era Sepultura retread, which the fans would wag their tongues for. The tracks, such as “Sanctuary” and “Black Ark” are more punk-rock infused in their delivery. It looks like the guys have taken some of their earlier influences in this latest record. But don’t think that the new record totally abandons the Sepultura sound. Songs like “Ultra-Violent” and “Hearts of Darkness” keep the old sound alive. But with bassist Joe Duplantier and Soulfly guitarist Mark Rizzo, the band mix the old with the new to create something fresh.

After initially not sure about if the project was going to tour or not, the band recently wrapped up a European tour and now have their sights set on their home turf. The band started a tour with Dillinger Escape Plan and Throwdown on July 17^th, and head to Pontiac for a show at Clutch Cargo’s on July 22^nd. The tour lasts through early August when the band is a part of the one day OzzFest in Dallas this year. Early set lists show that there is some Sepultura sprinkled through the list, so this will be a chance to see a good mix of new and old from Max and Iggor Cavalera.

Cavalera Conspiracy plays at Clutch Cargo’s on Tuesday, July 22^nd. Tickets are $25 and are available at www.ticketmaster.com. They also play the Orbit Room in Grand Rapids on July 24^th (Tickets are $25 as well). Additional dates are available at www.cavaleraconspiracy.com.