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In the 2000s, Brazilian rock went through several significant changes and events. The Latin Grammy category was created for albums in Portuguese, won by Paralamas do Sucesso. New bands emerged, such as Nx Zero, and others underwent line-up changes, such as Raimundos and Charlie Brown Jr. Skank experimented with new styles before returning to their roots. Brazil also saw the beginning of international shows by punk bands, with emphasis on Attack Frontal. In the underground, bands such as Cachorro Grande, CPM 22 emerged, and Pitty gained media prominence. Los Hermanos released the album Ventura in 2003, which would be acclaimed as one of the best Brazilian albums. In heavy metal, bands like Shaman and Mindflow gained international recognition, while Angra underwent changes in its lineup. Minas Gerais was home to a prolific rock scene, with bands like Graveola and Lixo Polifônico.