well-written lyrics, with a high level of denouncement. Once again, the band started a series of the performances in different cities, wrapping up 1996 with a quick visit to the neighboring country, Argentina. In 1997, the band celebrated its first decade of work by releasing its third album, ENTRE BENCAO E CAOS (BETWEEN BLESSING AND CHAOS). The CD, edited by label PECULIO DISCOS was the result of much work, rehearsals, trips, life experiences and activism. It also presented a clear work progress, combining acoustic and tribal tracks, intelligent lyrics with fast and heavy Hardcore, positioning ACAO DIRETA among the main band names in Brazilian Hardcore. The CD received excellent reviews in publications in Brazil, Europe and the USA. In order to keep on celebrating the first decade, the band set out on its first European tour in May, 1997. Portugal, Spain, Euskadi, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Italy were countries where ACAO DIRETA performed, leaving behind a positive impression. Back in Brazil, the band played hard at the rehearsals and in April 1999 released INTERVENCAO (INTERVENTION), its fourth album. The CD, released by PECULIO DISCOS, presented a different sonority and was composed based on the experiences lived by the band in Europe, where the CD had a record format released through the partnership between labels BROCCOLLI RECORDS (Germany) and COLETIVO MALA RAZA (Spain). To promote its work, the band set out on its second tour in May, 1999. This time, they traveled through Germany, Belgium, France, Euskadi, Spain, Slovenia, Croatia and Austria, totaling 21 concerts. The tour resulted in the release of the live CD "RISOTTO BOMBS LIVE IN SLOVENIA" in 2000, by label RASURA RECORDS. Such a CD was recorded at the MKC club, in the city of Koper, Slovenia, containing 29 songs; the bands performance is filled with energy and an album of photos taken during the tour is enclosed. 2001 was also a very intense and positive year for ACAO DIRETA, which then made its biggest tour across Europe. In September and October, the band performed 33 concerts in 37 days. The tour included Portugal, Spain, Euskadi, France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Slovenia, Austria and the Czech Republic, totaling 12 countries. Back in Brazil, the band was honored through the release of a tribute CD by label RASURA RECORDS. The CD "ACAO DIRETA TRIBUTO" ("ACAO DIRETA TRIBUTE") gathers 23 bands from the Brazilian scene in great versions. In 2002, the band performed a series of concerts throughout Brazil, being present in many important festivals such as DA TRIBO FEST, FIM DO MUNDO, FESTIVAL PUNKNET, STREET ROCK, among others. The band ended the year by recording new material for its new work. Recorded in Sao Paulo, at MR SOM studio and produced by Heros Trench / Marcelo Pompeu, the CD, entitled "REVOLTA/REPUDIO/CONFRONTO/RESISTENCIA" (REVOLT/REPUDIATION/COMFRONT/RESISTANCE), was released by label BOMBARDEIO DISTRO and counted on the participation of special guests such as Jao (RATOS DE PORAO), Heros Trench (KORZUS), Parmito (FDS/TUJERPIIS) and Marcus D..Angelo (CLAUSTROFOBIA). The CD presents an explosive fusion of Hardcore/Metal/Grind, achieving a unique level of sonority. The lyrics,