Roots is the sixth studio album by Brazilian heavy metal band Sepultura. Roadrunner Records released it in Europe on February 20, 1996, and in the U.S. three weeks later March 12. It is the band's last studio album to feature founding member and vocalist and rhythm guitarist Max Cavalera. Following the shift to slower tempos and Latin-tinged rhythms on the album Chaos, A.D. Roots delves even further into Brazilian musical textures and features significant contributions from Brazilian musician Carlinhos Brown. Who guided and arranged the sections throughout the album that feature ensemble percussion playing. The song "Lookaway" also features guest appearances by Korn vocalist Jonathan Davis, former Korn drummer David Silveria, former Limp Bizkit turntablist DJ Lethal, and Faith No More/Mr. Bungle/Tomahawk/Fantômas vocalist Mike Patton. The album draws influence from the then-surging nu-metal movement, specifically Korn (whose first two albums were also produced by Ross Robinson) and Deftones. (After leaving the band, Max Cavalera would continue to follow the nu-metal and "world" stylings of Roots with his solo project Soulfly.) Since its release, Roots has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. Production and lyrics: Ross Robinson produced the album. Most of the themes presented on Roots are centred on Brazilian politics and culture. The film At Play in the Fields of the Lord inspired the idea for the album. The movie inspired Max Cavalera to travel to Mato Grosso, Brazil to v