“Roots Bloody Roots” is one of Sepultura’s signature songs and a landmark track in the evolution of groove-metal and nu-metal. The song combines heavy, down-tuned guitars, tribal percussion influences, and a powerful rhythmic groove that draws on Brazilian rhythms, giving it a primal, raw energy. Lyrically and atmospherically, it expresses strength, identity, and connection to roots — a mix of anger and pride, grounding metal in cultural and emotional territory. Released as a single from Roots, it became one of the band’s most popular songs, influencing many in the metal world and helping to expand metal’s boundaries by integrating world music elements without losing aggression and heaviness.