ESTABLISHED in 2004 , Terra Prima is a prominent name in the heavy metal scene Pernambuco and Brazil. Derived from the Latin, its name means "Earth First", which can be interpreted as "the Earth in its essence" . Based band that features the sounds of the earth as baião, maracatu, salsa, flamenco music and other rhythms mixed with Heavy Metal. Debuted in July 2004 with the launch of Promo-CD Life Carries On .