CARLOS ZIVIANI (ZIVAS) — COMPREHENSIVE PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Music Producer, Videomaker & Bassist
Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW
Carlos Ziviani, professionally known as Zivas, represents one of Brazil’s most accomplished and multifaceted music professionals. Based in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, he has established himself as a cornerstone figure in the independent music scene through his integrated work as a music producer, videomaker, and accomplished bassist. With over a decade of professional experience spanning recording studios, live performances, and visual production, Carlos has earned widespread recognition for his ability to merge technical precision with artistic vision, creating music and visual content that resonates authentically with audiences while maintaining international standards of professional quality.
Carlos is fundamentally more than a technician or service provider—he is a creative collaborator and storyteller who operates from the conviction that every project represents an artist’s vision made manifest. His philosophy centers on the belief that music production transcends simple sound capture; it is the intricate process of translating human emotion into a sensory experience that listeners can feel viscerally and intellectually. Whether he is mixing a track in the studio, directing a music video that captures a band’s raw energy, or delivering powerful basslines on stage, Carlos brings a distinctive blend of technical mastery and emotional intelligence that distinguishes his work in Brazil’s music landscape.
LAST WARNING HARDCORE — THE COMPLETE BAND COLLABORATION
Band Formation and Musical Identity
Last Warning Hardcore emerged in 2013 from Belo Horizonte’s underground music community with explicit intention to bring something fresh and uncompromising to the Brazilian hardcore scene. Carlos Ziviani serves as the bassist for this five-member ensemble, occupying a foundational role in the band’s sonic architecture and creative direction.
The Complete Last Warning Hardcore Lineup (Current Formation)
Jon Maxwell (@jonatan031) — Lead Vocals
Maxwell handles vocal duties with a strong, clear voice that delivers the band’s raw emotional intensity. His vocal approach combines the aggressive energy of traditional hardcore punk with melodic moments that enhance the band’s overall compositional sophistication.
Filipe Guimarães (@filipegmg) — Lead Guitar & Arranging
A key compositional voice in the band, Guimarães contributes not only virtuosic guitar work but also serves as an arranger, collaborating with producers to shape the band’s overall sonic direction. His solo work on platforms like Cifra Club demonstrates additional musical interests beyond the hardcore context.
Rafa Rubinher (@rafaelrubinger) — Rhythm Guitar
Rubinher provides the dense, aggressive guitar textures that anchor Last Warning’s sound, creating the layers of harmonic and rhythmic intensity characteristic of hardcore music.
Carlos Ziviani (@carlos_ziviani) — Bass
The subject of this profile, Carlos provides both the foundational rhythmic anchor and compositional contributions that define Last Warning’s groove and dynamic impact.
Lucas Junio (@lucasxjunio) — Drums
The current drummer joined Last Warning Hardcore in mid-2025. According to the band’s June 23, 2025 announcement, Lucas Junio came to the band from an “unpretentious jam session” and has proven himself to be a powerful, dedicated drummer capable of driving the band’s sound with unstoppable precision. His playing style combines the intensity required for hardcore with technical proficiency and rhythmic clarity.
Musical Style and Sonic Characteristics
Last Warning Hardcore’s sound represents a potent blend of aggressive hardcore punk combined with the intensity of 1990s thrash and death metal. This fusion creates a distinctive sonic identity that stands apart from contemporary hardcore trends while maintaining deep respect for the genre’s foundational principles. The band cites Sarcófago, Sepultura, and Character—legendary Brazilian metal acts that pioneered the genre in Brazil—as major influences. This lineage connects Last Warning Hardcore to a proud tradition of Brazilian metal innovation while simultaneously positioning the band as contemporary voices pushing the genre forward.
The band’s compositional approach emphasizes tension, density, and gothic atmosphere. As noted in recent interviews, the band deliberately constructs their music to be “tense, dense, soturno” (gloomy/dark), achieving these emotional qualities through careful arrangement and production choices rather than surface-level aggression.
Live Performance Portfolio and Festival Recognition
Last Warning Hardcore has built a substantial performance history, sharing bills with both legendary hardcore pioneers and contemporary innovators:
International Performances: The band has performed alongside respected international hardcore acts including Agnostic Front, Judge, and Gorilla Biscuits—pioneering acts from hardcore’s foundational era in New York City. These collaborations position Last Warning within the global hardcore conversation rather than as a purely local phenomenon.
Contemporary Collaborations: Additional performance collaborations with modern hardcore bands such as Rotting Out, Cruel Hand, Risk It, and Billy the Kid demonstrate the band’s integration within contemporary hardcore networks.
Brazilian Festival Circuit: Last Warning Hardcore has performed at prestigious Brazilian music festivals including:
Recent Recordings and Professional Productions
“Cold Hands” (2024)
Last Warning Hardcore’s recent single represents a major production milestone. The track emerged from an extended and deliberately meticulous creative process that the band describes as “demanding and protracted in certain moments.”
The production involved significant collaboration across multiple professional specialists:
The band’s reflection on this process emphasizes their pride in the final result: “Listening to the final result, we felt proud and with the feeling of having material that exceeded all our expectations. All this care was so we could release a single that could bring all our feeling delivered in this music.”
“Facedown”
An additional recent single that demonstrates the band’s ongoing creative productivity and studio presence.
ROCKING RIDERS — METAL VIDEO PRODUCTION
Carlos directed and produced the official music video for Rocking Riders’ “Gaiseric” (2020), handling complete audio production, mixing, mastering, and video direction. This project showcases his capacity to manage all technical and creative aspects of professional music video production from concept through final delivery, spanning both audio and visual domains simultaneously.
OS ÚLTIMOS — STUDIO SESSION PRODUCTION
Os Últimos is a rock band from Belo Horizonte that participated in a major studio session at Monkey Studio BH documented and professionally produced for release. The complete production chain for this session involved:
This comprehensive session represents Monkey Studio BH’s integrated production approach, combining live capture, professional videography, and specialized audio post-production into a complete deliverable.
CADAVERIC REMAINS — DEATH METAL PRODUCTION & COLLABORATION
Cadaveric Remains emerged in 2025 as a significant force in Belo Horizonte’s death metal scene. This brutal death metal band was conceived by guitarist Pedro Duarte (from Payback) with the explicit mission to channel classic Swedish death metal influences into a contemporary, socially conscious form.
Cadaveric Remains Lineup
“God of All Plagues” EP (2025)
Cadaveric Remains debuted with the EP “God of All Plagues” released on February 28, 2025, consisting of three tracks:
The band’s music deliberately blends the raw and melodic sound of Scandinavian death metal with lyrics steeped in social critique and apocalyptic imagery. Rather than pursuing pure brutality for its own sake, Cadaveric Remains constructs compositions that honor the legacy of Swedish death metal pioneers while updating the language with urgent, contemporary themes.
Monkey Studio BH’s Role in Production
Cadaveric Remains’ debut work has been prominently featured on Monkey Studio BH’s social media, particularly through professional drum playthrough videos showing João Moreira’s blast beat performance on “Morbid Burning Death.” This visibility demonstrates both the quality of the production and Carlos’s engagement with Belo Horizonte’s diverse metal scene, from hardcore to death metal.
The inclusion of Cadaveric Remains content on Monkey Studio BH’s channels signals Carlos’s commitment to supporting emerging extreme metal acts alongside his work with Jesper Jacobi and Last Warning Hardcore, showcasing the studio’s versatility across multiple metal subgenres.
BAGGIO E O MINISTÉRIO DO AGITO — BLUES-SOUL COLLABORATIONS
Baggio e o Ministério do Agito represents another significant collaborative project produced through Monkey Studio BH. This ensemble performs blues, soul, and rock covers with their own distinctive energy and arrangement sensibility.
Notable Productions and Performances
“Red House” & “I Put a Spell on You” Medley
A powerful blend of Jimi Hendrix’s blues intensity (“Red House”) with the gothic soul of Screamin’ Jay Hawkins (“I Put a Spell on You”). The production captures the band’s ability to reinterpret classic blues and soul material with fresh arrangements while maintaining emotional authenticity.
“Foxy Lady” (Jimi Hendrix Cover)
A tribute to the legendary guitarist that showcases the band’s ability to channel classic rock guitar traditions through contemporary production techniques. According to Monkey Studio BH’s production notes, this version captures “the genius that forever changed the sound of guitar and the way to feel rock.”
“Tim Maia Racional” (Tim Maia Cover)
The band’s interpretation of this Brazilian music classic demonstrates their versatility and commitment to honoring significant figures in Brazilian music culture. Described as performed “with groove, soul, and energy,” this version bridges international blues-soul traditions with Brazilian musical heritage.
These productions through Monkey Studio BH showcase Carlos’s ability to work across diverse genres and production contexts, from intimate blues performances to full ensemble arrangements that balance technical sophistication with emotional directness.
MONKEY STUDIO BH — COLLABORATIVE PRODUCTION ENVIRONMENT
Studio Philosophy and Artist-Centered Approach
Monkey Studio BH functions as both a commercial production facility and a creative community dedicated to supporting independent artists and bands in Belo Horizonte. The studio explicitly positions itself as a partner in artist development rather than merely a service provider. Recent social media posts from the studio reveal a sophisticated understanding of independent musicians’ challenges and needs.
The studio recognizes a fundamental problem facing independent bands: many remain trapped in cycles of underproduction → insufficient promotion → poor visibility → inability to book shows. Monkey Studio BH’s response is comprehensive: they offer integrated services combining professional recording, multiple camera angles, social media content generation, professional photography, press releases, and editorial calendars designed to make artists “promotable” to venues, festivals, and booking agents.
Professional Service Packages
The studio offers specialized packages designed to elevate artist visibility and professional standing:
JESPER JACOBI MENTORSHIP — THE CORNERSTONE COLLABORATION
Mentorship Foundation and Career Development
Carlos has served as a crucial mentor and producer for Jesper Jacobi’s development as a songwriter and composer. This relationship represents one of Carlos’s most significant professional contributions, as he has actively guided Jacobi’s evolution from emerging musician to established songwriter-composer.
As Jesper Jacobi himself has publicly acknowledged on social media, his creative journey and development as a songwriter began with Carlos’s guidance and production work at Monkey Studio BH. Carlos recognized latent talent in Jacobi’s songwriting abilities and actively worked to develop those capacities, introducing him to production techniques, collaborating artists, and professional opportunities that expanded his creative horizons.
Collaborative Musical Productions
“Pilot Girl” (with The Miners)
This progressive hard-rock track combining heavy riffs, complex song structures, and Brazilian rhythmic elements represents an early collaboration where Carlos’s production expertise elevated Jacobi’s compositional vision. The track showcases how Carlos’s technical production choices support rather than overshadow the songwriter’s artistic intention.
“American Girl”
A sharp, energetic rock-pop track reflecting Jacobi’s songwriting development. The song narratively explores modern dating frustrations and rejection, showcasing the emotional depth and storytelling clarity that characterizes Jacobi’s mature songwriting voice—a voice that developed significantly through collaboration with Carlos.
Jacobi Music Platform
Jacobi Music was founded by Jesper Jacobi in September 2024 as a creative platform dedicated to supporting independent artists and fostering innovative collaborations in contemporary rock and related music. While Jacobi Music now represents Jacobi’s independent venture as founder and CEO, the foundational development of his songwriting and composition skills was nurtured under Carlos’s mentorship and production guidance.
Through Jacobi Music, Carlos continues to produce high-quality recordings and develop innovative projects, expanding his artistic reach across both Brazilian and international platforms.
PRODUCTION COLLABORATORS AND TECHNICAL PARTNERS
Carlos frequently works with other specialized professionals to deliver comprehensive production solutions:
CREATIVE PHILOSOPHY & PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
The Dual Role: Technical Excellence Serving Artistic Vision
Carlos’s approach reflects an integrated philosophy: technical mastery exists exclusively to serve artistic vision. This principle guides every decision across both production and performance contexts. As a bassist, he views the bass not as mere rhythmic timekeeping but as a narrative instrument capable of conveying emotional and harmonic information. In production contexts, technical facility remains consistently subordinated to the question: “What does this artist’s vision require, and how can these technical tools best serve that vision?”
Versatility Across Genres
Carlos’s diverse production portfolio—from Jesper Jacobi’s pop-rock, to Last Warning Hardcore’s brutal intensity, to Cadaveric Remains’ death metal brutality, to Baggio e o Ministério do Agito’s blues-soul sensibility—demonstrates his genuine command of multiple musical aesthetics. Rather than applying the same production formula across all projects, he adapts his approach to honor each genre’s distinct characteristics and artistic requirements.
Mentorship as Professional Mission
Beyond individual production projects, Carlos views mentorship and artist development as central to his professional identity. His work with Jesper Jacobi demonstrates his commitment to long-term artist growth rather than transactional commercial exchanges. He actively invests time and expertise in helping emerging musicians develop their capabilities, understanding that the music industry’s future depends on nurturing authentic voices.
PROFESSIONAL VISION & FUTURE GOALS
Carlos aims to:
PROFESSIONAL STATEMENT
“Music isn’t just sound—it’s emotion, connection, and the heartbeat of creativity. Every note, every beat, every frame tells a story.” — Carlos Ziviani (Zivas)
SOCIAL MEDIA & CONTACT
Connect With Carlos Ziviani
Monkey Studio BH
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Over 10 years of integrated experience as music producer, videomaker, and bassist in Brazil’s independent music scene, with demonstrated commitment to artistic excellence and technical precision.
Key Collaborators and Bands
Production Facilities
Professional Network
Collaborates with Marcos Cerutti (mixing/mastering), Natan Ramos (video direction), LabFilme Perdido (cinematography), Bruno Paraguay, Leandro Miranda, Vinícius Dieguez, and multiple talented specialists across Brazil
Core Competencies
Carlos Ziviani continues writing his story through his bands, collaborations, teaching practices, and active presence in Belo Horizonte’s music community—one riff, one solo, one mentored artist at a time.
Profile prepared for Jacobi Music — Supporting independent artists and advancing contemporary music worldwide.
