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Born in São Paulo, at the heart of the underground scene, Asfixia Social is more than a band; it is a sonic movement that blends punk rock, rap, ska, metal, and Brazilian rhythms. With explosive energy and lyrics addressing social and political issues, the band has established itself as one of the most authentic and engaging forces in the alternative music scene.
From their early days arriving at shows in an iconic graffiti-covered van to performing on international festival stages, Asfixia Social has kept the DIY spirit alive while delivering a message of resistance. Their first albums, Da Rua pra Rua and Sistema de Soma, explored Brazil’s urban reality, while their third album, Bleeding in the Sun (2024), expanded their reach to address global issues such as immigration and social justice.
2024 was a milestone year: a tour with the legendary Varukers (UK), standout performances at Punk in Rio at Circo Voador and Hacktown, and their third European tour, featuring 15 shows across Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, England, and Portugal, including festivals like Wilwarin and Youth Brigade (Germany). The year culminated with the confirmation of their return to the Rebellion Festival 2025 in Blackpool, England, the world’s largest punk festival.
In 2025, Asfixia Social will embark on their most ambitious European tour to date, playing in new cities and festivals, further connecting with diverse audiences. The year also promises new releases, continuing to reinforce the band’s rebellious and innovative essence, solidifying their position as one of the most significant voices of Brazilian underground music on the global stage.
With authenticity and resilience, Asfixia Social continues to bring its powerful and universal message to the world, reaffirming music as a tool for transformation and connection.
2009 - “Asfixia Social tour 2009” with 12 shows in squares of Greater São Paulo - SP, Brazil.
– Release of the single “Loko” - São Paulo, Brazil.
– Anniversary Show of the city of São Bernardo do Campo (City Hall) with Z'África Brasil - SP, Brazil.
– Release of the music video for "Censura Não" (participation of Marcos - Agrotoxico /Olho Seco) na MTV Brasil.
– Interview with Kaneda and Zumaluma Hip Hop Center for SPTV (Rede Globo) and Paratodos Program (TV Brasil).
– Show at the Final of the Brazilian Downhill Skate Circuit with Z'África Brasil and Kamau - Santana de Parnaíba - SP, Brazil.
– Show at Santa Gertrudes Skateboarding Championship with Shadow MC (SNJ) - Santa Gertrudes - SP, Brazil.
– Recording of the album “Da Rua pra Rua” - live - at Rádio Brasil 2000 - São Paulo, Brazil.
– Agent of Culture Award - Ministry of Culture - among the 200 best socio-cultural projects in Brazil.
– Festival "Da Rua Pra Rua" (6 years of Asfixia Social) - Vila Paulicéia / Vila São José, SBCampo / Diadema - SP, Brazil.
- Participation with the theater group XPTO in the Winter Festival of Bonito - MS, Brazil.
- Release of the Live Documentary DVD “Asfixia Social - From Street to Street” - São Paulo, Brazil.
- First Northeast Asfixia Social Tour - Maceió, Recife, João Pessoa and União dos Palmares, Brazil.
- Interview for the Connection-Periphery Program, by radio Litoral 95.5 FM - Maceió - AL, Brazil.
- Interview for the Kaya Program in Real and release of the DVD "Asfixia Social - Da Rua Pra Rua" by TV Maceió - AL, Brazil.
- Hip Hop Culture Award 2014 - FUNARTE - among the 30 best HipHop projects in Brazil.
- “Rua da Rua” Festival (7 years of Asfixia Social) - Diadema / SBCampo - São Paulo, Brazil.
- Launch of the mini documentary “Asfixia Socia - Northeast Tour 2014” by TV Maceió - AL, Brazil.
- Interior Tour of São Paulo 2015 with Asfixia Social and Street Meat (Canada) - SP, Brazil.
- Production of the soundtrack for the movie “O Sepulcro do Gato Preto” (52min. / Oloeaê Filmes, 2015) - SP, Brazil.
- Show at “Okupalco” during São Paulo Cultural Virada 2015 - Vale do Anhangabaú - São Paulo, Brazil.
- Asfixia Social makes the first tour abroad, recording the documentary DVD “Cuba Punk: Asfixia Social” including 10 shows in the island, like at the Cuban Art Factory (Havana) and Trinidad - Cuba.
- Interviews for Radio Trinidad and the international correspondent for Sveriges TV (Sweden) - Cuba.
- Release of the version of “Bloqueio Mental” (Cólera) for the SUB Collection Tribute (1983) - SP, Brazil.
- Show with the Australian band Spy vs Spy, in Sao Paulo, at Clash Club - Sao Paulo, Brazil.
- Release of the DVD-Documentary “Cuba Punk - Asfixia Social” - SP, Brazil.
- “O Sepulcro do Gato Preto” is featured in the “XXV Curta Cinema” (RJ) and winner of the “Cinecipó Popular Jury 2015” (MG) - Brazil.
- “O Sepulcro do Gato Preto” is the winner of the “Popular Jury Award” of the IX Audiovisual Show of Campinas, SP - Brazil.
- “O Sepulcro do Gato Preto” is the winner of the “Special Jury Award” at the XI Lorena Film Festival, SP - Brazil.
- “O Sepulcro do Gato Preto” in poster at the RECAM International Festival (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Venezuela).
- Da Rua Pra Rua Festival 2015 (SBCampo / Diadema / Bauru / Jaú) is featured in the F. de S. Paulo Guide and ABCD Maior Journal, Brazil.
- First Tour Sistema de Som(a) 2015 (10 shows) after the opening of the Festivala da Rua pra Rua 2015, SP - Brazil;
- Show at the Art In Home Festival with Rapper Dexter - Morro Doce, SP - Brazil;
- “O Sepulcro do Gato Preto” on display at the Cachoeira Doc Festival - Cachoeira - BA, Brazil.
- “O Sepulcro do Gato Preto” on display at Fest. Short Entertainment and Fest. Paulo Short Film Festival - Brazil.
- “O Sepulcro do Gato Preto” on display at the Anarchist and Punk Film Festival of São Paulo - SP, Brazil.
- “O Sepulcro do Gato Preto” on display at Vila Flores Audiovisual Week in Porto Alegre - RS, Brazil.
- “O Sepulcro do Gato Preto” exhibited by TVE - RS, Brazil.
- “O Sepulcro do Gato Preto” is the winner of the “2016 Eder Mazini Assembly Award” - São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
- "O Sepulcro do Gato Preto" in special session of Exhibition and Interview for the Entertainment Program (TVT Network) - SP, Brazil.
- Documentary “Cuba Punk - Asfixia Social” on display at Cine Matilha Cultural - São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
- Da Rua Pra Rua Festival 2016 has 3 days of programming in Diadema and São Bernardo do Campo - SP, Brazil.
- Tour “Asfixia Social Northeast 2016” and coverage of the Program “Conexão Periférica” on TV Maceió - AL, Brazil.
- Beginning of recordings of the album “Sistema de Soma” and illustration workshops that originated the book in 7 public schools in the metropolitan region of São Paulo - Brazil.
– Lado Punk do ABC Festival 2017, with Inocentes, Célera and Ação Direta, in São Bernardo do Campo - SP, Brazil.
– Show at River Rock Festival 2017, with Cólera - in Indaial - SC, Brazil.
– Festival Da Rua Pra Rua 2017 has 2 days of programming and participation of GOG (DF) and Favela Soul (AL) - SBCampo, SP, Brazil.
- Sum System Festival, with Família Sabotage, A Tríade CPF, Loucos D'La Mente Orquestra Multicultural Brasílica - SP, Brazil.
- Release of the song "Sistema de Som (a)" at Radio Kiss FM (São Paulo, SP), FDP Show - with Clemente Nascimento and at Educator Radio Star FM of Jaguariúna, SP.
- Festival Lado Punk ABCD, with Cólera - Diadema, SP, Brazil.
- Indaiatuba Rock Festival, with Inocentes - Indaiatuba, SP, Brazil.
- Rock Festival at the Station, SESC São Carlos - São Carlos, SP, Brazil.
- Release of the song "Quem Sobra" in the playlist "Spotify Brasil" and "Nóiz Tem à Vós" by the Blog “Tenho mais discos que Amigos”.
- Da Rua Pra Rua Festival 2018 - featuring Mao (Garotos Podres), Dexter, MV Bill & Kmila CDD. Santo André, SP, Brazil.
- Show on the official programme of the International Music Week - SIM São Paulo 2018, with Clemente & A Fantástica Banda Sem Nome. São Paulo Brazil.
- Release of the song "Do Começo ao Fim" in the programming of Radio Rock 89 FM (Sao Paulo), Heavy Pero no Mucho show - with Thiago Deejay.
- Asfixia Social at Festival Lado Punk ABCD, with Fogo Cruzado, Subviventes, Barata DZK, São Paulo, Brazil.
- European Tour "Where's Democracy? Not in Brazil ...", premiering at the Rebellion Festival (UK) and performing at Liverpool, Whitchurch, Buxton, Manchester, Derby (with Los Fastidios), Manchester (with Los Fastidios), London (with Los Fastidios), Wormerveer (Netherlands), Amsterdam, Hoorn (Netherlands), Rochlitz (Germany) at Festival Treibsand Freiland, Berlin and releasing the Book and Album at Setúbal (Portugal).
- Brazilian release of the Book + CD: "Sistema de Soma: A Quebrada Constrói" with debate and full presentation to journalists, public and special guests at Tapera-Taperá Bookstore in Oct / 19.
2022
– Shows at the festivals Punk Rock 77 Rio de Janeiro (with Cólera), Punk Rock 77 Campinas (with Ratos de Porão) and Rock in Far Festival (Fartura, SP, with Dead Fish and Detonautas), Brazil.
– Mini-tour Asfixia Social & Cólera through São Carlos, Americana, Ribeirão Preto and São José do Rio Preto, SP - Brazil.
– Second european tour through England, France, Nederlands, Germany and Scottland, including festivais Chauffer dans la Noirceur (FR), Haltpop (NL), Punx Picnic (UK) and Rebellion (UK).
– Mini-tour Asfixia Social & GOG throughout São Paulo, including Festival Sabotage Vive 2022 - SP, Brazil.
2023
– Asfixia Social & Cólera at Intravenosa Fest - São Paulo, Brazil.
– Show at the Month of Hip Hop 2023 - SP, Brazil.
– Release of the single and videoclip "Tiro no Escuro" (Shot in the Dark) - Asfixia Social & MV Bill - São Paulo / Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
– Show at festivals Rock Rio Pardo (with Supla and Charlie Brown Jr) and Paranapiacaba Winter Festival 2023.
2024
– New Album - Bleeding in the Sun (April 2024)
– New UK & Europe Tour (Jun 2024)
