Formed in November 1989, after the breakup of Eterno Grito, Second Come became one of the leading bands of Brazilian alternative rock in the 1990s. Its original lineup consisted of Fábio Leopoldino (vocals and guitar), Francisco Kraus (bass), Fernando Kamache (guitar), and Dalton Vianna (drums). With songs in English, loud/distorted guitars, and a distinctive psychedelic edge, the group quickly made a name for itself on the national independent scene.
After releasing the demo tapes Violent Kiss, Wade’s Bed, and I Ain’t, the band made a big debut with the album You (1993), released on the Rock It! label (owned by Dado Villa-Lobos and André X). With Kadu Carlos now on drums, the album featured standout tracks like “Run Run” and “Hurricane Age,” as well as a celebrated cover of Madonna’s “Justify My Love.” That same year, the group performed at the historic Juntatribo festival, a pivotal event for the consolidation of the Brazilian indie scene.
In 1994, with Reyson taking over on drums, Second Come released Superkids, Superdrugs, Supergod and Strangers, also on Rock It! and produced by Dado Villa-Lobos. Despite the excellent critical reception, financial challenges in keeping the band afloat and internal strife led to the band’s dissolution later that same year. Part of the group’s early catalog would later be compiled on Old Shoes, a compilation released by the Midsummer Madness label in 1997.
The band’s story, however, gained new chapters. The group reunited briefly in 1999, without Fábio Leopoldino—who passed away prematurely in May 2009. The legacy of the vocalist and songwriter was celebrated on the album Tribute to Second Come (2012), also released by Midsummer Madness, featuring covers recorded by 29 bands from the Brazilian indie scene. In 2015, Second Come resumed activities with Francisco Kraus, Fernando Kamache, Kadu Carlos, and Maurício Mauk.
Even after announcing another breakup in 2018, the band continued to make occasional appearances on stage. On December 21, 2024, the group shared the stage at Audio Rebel in Rio de Janeiro with the Beach Lizards, on a festive night celebrating the albums You and Brand New Dialog.
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