Claustrofobia started in 1996, in Leme - a satellite city of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Over the years, the band has successfully conquered its grounds on the scene, becoming the most important Thrash/Death Metal band of the Brazilian underground, with avid and loyal fans across the country. The band had been playing with unmistakable attitude and energy at many concerts all over Brazil, South America and Europe (two tours), sharing the stage with consecrated bands on the international scene, such as:Soulfly, Destruction, In Flames, Brujeria, Napalm Death, Vader, Krisiun, Helmet, Hate Eternal, Ratos de Porao, Paul Di Anno, Sepultura, Kreator, and many more. The new Russ Russel produced album, "Download Hatred", is a visually stunning gigantic sounding Thrash / Death Metal opus ( showcasing CLAUSTROFOBIA at his very best and ready to compete with everybody that made a name for itself on an international level... brace yourself, the train is on its way and won't stop until everybody is crushed to dust and beg for more.
