Breed 77
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Defunct | 2015 |
| Headquarters | London , United Kingdom |
Area served | International |
| Products | Music albums, singles, EPs |
Breed 77 (pronounced "Breed Seven-Seven") is a rock group originating from Gibraltar, established in 1996. They are distinguished for fusing elements of alternative metal with flamenco and Latin sounds to create a unique musical style. The band rose to prominence during the early 2000s through multiple album launches and extensive tours, playing a significant role in the nu metal and alternative rock genres. Breed 77 officially ceased activities in 2015.
Origin
The band Breed 77 has its roots in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar. It was formed in London in 1996 by three schoolmates from Gibraltar: Paul Isola, Danny Felice, and Stuart Cavilla. Originally called Breed, they later adopted the name Breed 77 after discovering another band with the same name. The number "77" was inspired by Cavilla’s former motorcycle courier call sign, "K77".
Awards
In 1998, readers of Kerrang! selected Breed 77 as 'Best Unsigned Band'. The following year, they received accolades from both Metal Hammer and Kerrang! for best new band. By 2001, they had secured a contract for five albums with Albert Productions, an Australian label famously associated with AC/DC.
Music releases
Breed 77 independently released their fifth studio album, Insects, in November 2009. This album was subsequently reissued in 2010 by Germany’s EarMusic label, which also produced a Spanish-language edition aimed at mainland European audiences.
Their sixth studio project, The Evil Inside, came out in March 2013 via Frostbyte Records after a successful crowdfunding campaign on PledgeMusic and followed the release of their acoustic EP Under The Skin in 2012. The album’s lead track, "Bring On the Rain," premiered on their official website on March 6, 2013.
In September 2010, Breed 77 led the UK 'Infesting Britain' tour, sharing the stage with Defiled and Transgression.
On August 28, 2013, Paul Isola announced his exit from the band citing personal reasons. Rui Lopez stepped in as lead vocalist for tours and future engagements.
Current lineup
- Paul Isola (Gibraltar) – lead vocals (1996–2013, 2014–2015, 2017, 2021–present)
- Danny Felice (Gibraltar) – guitar and backing vocals (1996–2015, 2017, 2021–present)
- Stuart Cavilla – bass guitar (1996–1999, 2001–2014, 2017, returning in 2024)
- Pedro Caparros López (Barcelona, Spain) – guitar and backing vocals (2001–2015, 2017, 2021–present)
- Adam Stanley – drums (starting from 2024)
Former members
- Lawrence Bautista – drums (1996–1997)
- Nick Beesley – drums (1997–1998)
- Charlie Gomez – bass guitar (1999–2000)
- Dan Wilkinson – bass guitar (2000)
- Peter Chichone – drums and percussion (1998–2006)
- Adam Lewis – drums and percussion (2006–2007)
- Óscar Preciado Zamora – drums and percussion (2007–2010; brief return in 2017)
- Rui Lopez (Lisbon, Portugal) – lead vocals (2013–2014)
- Ben Edis (Nottingham, England) – bass guitar (2014–2015)
- Andre Joyzi (Lisbon, Portugal) – drums and percussion (2010–2015)
Studio albums
| Title | Album information | Highest chart placements | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | UK Rock |
UK Indie |
SCO | ||
| Breed 77 |
|
— | — | — | — |
| Cultura |
|
61 | 3 | 5 | 61 |
| In My Blood (En Mi Sangre) |
|
112 | 9 | 8 | — |
| Un Encuentro |
|
— | 29 | 34 | — |
| Insects |
|
— | 27 | 31 | — |
| The Evil Inside |
|
— | — | — | — |
Singles
| Track | Release Year | Highest Chart Rankings | Associated Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | UK Rock | UK Indie | Scotland | |||
| "Karma" | 2001 | — | — | — | — | Breed 77 |
| "La Ultima Hora" | 2003 | 88 | 10 | 17 | — | Cultura |
| "The River" | 2004 | 39 | — | 6 | 45 | |
| "World's on Fire" | 2004 | 43 | 1 | 3 | 42 | |
| "Shadows" | 2005 | 42 | 3 | 13 | 47 | Breed 77 |
| "Alive" | 2006 | 91 | 6 | 11 | 57 | In My Blood (En Mi Sangre) |
| "Blind" | 2006 | — | — | — | — | |
| "Look at Me Now" | 2007 | — | — | — | — | |
| "El Mundo en Llamas" | 2008 | — | — | — | — | Un Encuentro |
| "El Rio" | 2008 | — | — | — | — | |
| "Wake Up" | 2009 | — | — | — | — | Insects |
| "Zombie" | 2009 | — | — | — | — | |
| "Drown" | 2013 | — | — | — | — | The Evil Inside |
| "Bring on the Rain" | 2013 | — | — | — | — | |
EPs
- The Message (1998)
- Vol. 1 (1999)
- La Última Hora (2003)
- Shadows (2005)
- Under the Skin (2012)
Music videos
- "Karma" (2001)
- "La Última Hora" (2003)
- "The River" (2004)
- "World's on Fire" (2005)
- "Shadows" (2005)
- "Blind" (2006)
- "El Mundo en Llamas" (2008)
- "El Rio" (2008)
- "Wake Up" (2009)
- "Zombie" (2010)
- "Bring On the Rain" (2013)
- "Fear" (2013)
- "A Matter Of Time (Acoustic)" (2021)
External links
- Breed 77 official site (archived)
- Breed 77 Facebook