Get ready for a thrilling collaboration that will ignite your passion for gaming and music! The iconic duo, Max and Igor Cavalera, have unleashed a new anthem, 'Piledriver', to commemorate the release of Zangief's Outfit 4 in 'Street Fighter 6'!
On October 14, 2025, CAVALERA, the legendary band featuring former SEPULTURA members, gifted us with this exclusive track. But here's where it gets controversial... they created it to celebrate a video game character's outfit!
'Piledriver' is an ode to the mighty Zangief, the Russian wrestler from Capcom's 'Street Fighter' series. The lyrics, such as 'Zangief is lord, and it's time to attack' and 'The hammerfist, the Red Cyclone,' pay homage to this iconic character. This collaboration is a dream come true for 'Street Fighter' fans and metalheads alike.
Takayuki Nakayama, the director of 'Street Fighter', expressed his excitement on X, revealing his lifelong admiration for the Cavalera brothers and their bands. He even went as far as to say that working with them was a wild joyride for his entire sound team.
"I am forever grateful for this opportunity. Their music has been a huge inspiration to me, and I'm honored to have them be a part of our game's legacy." - Takayuki Nakayama
Max and Igor's journey has been nothing short of epic. In 2023, they revisited their roots with SEPULTURA, re-recording their earliest releases. A year later, they completed this trilogy with a re-recorded version of 'Schizophrenia'.
SEPULTURA's history is a tale of ups and downs. Despite the band's split in 1996, Max-era albums like 'Roots' and 'Chaos A.D.' remain their most commercially successful, achieving gold status in the U.S. for their immense popularity.
And this is the part most people miss... the Cavalera brothers' influence extends far beyond their music. Their unique worldview and sound have inspired generations of gamers and musicians alike. Their collaboration with 'Street Fighter 6' is a testament to their enduring legacy.
So, what do you think? Is this a brilliant fusion of gaming and music, or does it miss the mark? Let us know in the comments! We'd love to hear your thoughts on this unexpected yet exciting collaboration.
