Mata Leão is the fourth studio album by American hardcore punk band Biohazard, released on June 25, 1996, by Warner Bros. Records, their second and final album for the label. Upon release, it charted at No. 170 on the Billboard 200, charting over 100 places lower than its predecessor, State of the World Address (which charted at No. 48), and was a commercial failure, leading Warner Bros. to drop the band from the label. Music videos for "Authority" and "A Lot to Learn" were released to promote the album.

The album was produced by Dave Jerden, best known for producing albums by Alice in Chains and Jane's Addiction. It was recorded by the band as a three-piece following the departure of guitarist Bobby Hambel in 1995. During the touring cycle for the album, former Helmet guitarist Rob Echeverria stepped in his place.

Mata Leão

The words "mata leão" loosely translate into "lion killer" in Portuguese (also the name of a chokehold in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu).

Mata Leão

The album was released on vinyl, cassette and CD. Some versions of the CD came with an O-Card.

Mata Leão

Track listing

Charts

Personnel

Evan Seinfeld – bass, vocals

Billy Graziadei – lead and rhythm guitar, vocals

DJ Lethal – turntables

Danny Schuler – drums, percussion

References

Biohazard (band) albums

1996 albums

albums produced by Dave Jerden

Warner Records albums