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Formed in 1980, Olho Seco was one of the first Brazilian bands to adopt the fast and aggressive sound that would come to be known as hardcore punk, influencing the entire local scene. Led by vocalist Fábio Sampaio, the band helped solidify the style in Brazil, debuting on the country's first punk record, the compilation Grito Suburbano (1982), alongside Inocentes and Cólera. Released in the following year, the EP Botas, Fuzis e Capacetes became a genre classic, not only serving as one of the blueprints for Brazilian hardcore with its rough, brutal, Discharge-influenced sound, but also helped establish the country as one of the global strongholds of underground punk.
Beyond his role as Olho Seco’s frontman, Fábio Sampaio played a decisive role in shaping Brazilian punk. His store, Punk Rock Discos, opened in 1979, became an essential meeting point for São Paulo’s punk scene, facilitating the exchange of ideas and musical influences. Through it, Fábio popularized foreign bands like Discharge, as well as Swedish and Finnish hardcore, influences that helped shape the raw and aggressive identity of local hardcore. In this way, Olho Seco not only helped define Brazilian punk but was also instrumental in its expansion and international recognition.
- Format Type: 7"
- Genre: hardcore
- Year: 2025