The band consists of Paul Isola (vocals, percussion), Danny Felice (guitars), Pedro Caparros (guitars), Stuart Cavilla (5-string bass) and Andre Joyzi (drums).
In 1998, Kerrang! readers voted Breed 77 the 'Best Unsigned Band'. In 1999, they won both the Metal Hammer and Kerrang! awards for the best new band. Then in 2001 they signed a five-album deal with Albert Productions, the renowned Australian publisher of AC/DC.
They have five studio albums, 'Breed77', 'Cultura', 'In My Blood (En mi Sangre)', 'Insects' and the compilation album 'Un Encuentro', with features Spanish versions of songs from the first three albums, plus the bands latest album to date ‘The Evil Inside’ which was 25th March 2013.
On 28 August 2013, lead vocalist Paul Isola announced his departure from the band due to personal circumstances, detailing that he would not be participating in the band's upcoming summer tour. He revealed that his replacement would be Rui Lopez, who would be completing the lineup for the four dates and joining the band thereafter. Following this, it was announced in early 2014 that Paul Isola was to rejoin the band for a newly announced 10th Anniversary tour for the album Cultura. After the success of the first anniversary tour in March 2014, a second leg was announced taking in further venues across the UK, culminating in the band's final tour performance at The Exchange in Bristol in December 2014 . In 2015 it was announced that the band would headline Breaking Bands Festival in Bromsgrove that summer. Prior to the show there had been no public announcement that this was to signify the break-up or indefinite hiatus of the band, and cryptic statements by the band on stage left many fans confused as to their future. Over the following years, the activity of the band as a whole was largely unknown. Vocalist Paul Isola returned to his homeland of Gibraltar, forming a multi-media production company. Guitarist Danny Felice and bassist Stuart Cavilla relaunched their project The Heretic Order, recording a number of EPs and albums and touring across Europe. Guitarist Pedro Caparros López began working on a new project titled L’Anima and performed a number of tour dates across the UK as well as recording and releasing new material. Drummer Andre Joyzi carried on working in a number of positions in the music industry, firstly continuing to run a number of music venues in London, and then going on to work as a drum tech and tour manager for a number of artists across the world including Dragonforce and Cradle Of Filth. In 2017, after much radio silence and comments on the bands social media pages that the band was ‘done’, they were announced to headline the Gibraltar National Day Festival that September. The one-off concert - which saw the return of original bassist Stuart Cavilla and former drummer Óscar Preciado Zamora - drew a massive crowd, filling Casemates Square and was broadcast live on Gibraltar TV and streamed online across the world. A number of years silence from the band followed, with members continuing to work on their separate projects; occasionally sharing updates about their respective projects on Breed 77’s social media channels. After the Coronavirus pandemic in early 2020, vocalist Paul Isola returned to the public eye for the first time in almost 3 years, performing a livestream of a number of songs as part of the Gibraltar Live At Home sessions. In the months that followed, guitarist Danny Felice also featured in the program, fuelling speculation that the band would shortly be reuniting. In early 2021 increased activity was noticed on the band’s Facebook page, with cryptic videos appearing and the launch of an Instagram account for the band. After a 48 hour countdown, on 10 February 2021 the band released a new music video and recording - recorded remotely by the band members - of an acoustic version of the bands 2004 track A Matter Of Time. A statement from the band accompanied the release of the video, signifying that Breed 77 had decided to ‘awaken from their slumber’ and that new music and a number of multi-media releases were on the horizon. Whilst the statement said that the band may not be able to perform live together with an audience at the current time, it is implied that plans are on the cards for a tour in future. As of February 2021, the full lineup of the reunited band has not been confirmed publicly, however it is thought based on the music video released that the band will consist of vocalist Paul Isola and guitarists Danny Felice and Pedro Caparros López with any other members currently unknown.
Drown
Breed77 Lyrics
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Take another hit, relax, and go round, round, round, ROUND!
Now you're in a fit, you don't know who you found, found, found, found.
Now we're standing in line, to see you drown, drown, drown, drown.
Drown...
To see you drown. (To see you drown!)
Drown...
To see you drown.
(It's not blood that drowns you.)
In the end, we all pay for the stupid mistakes that we make.
I feel nothing!
It's the way of the world, you point, and you die die, die, die.
But that was never enough- you see, it's all mine, mine, mine, MINE!
Now I'm in a fit, cause you know who you found, found, found, found.
And you're standing in line, to see me drown, drown, drown, drown.
Drown...
To see you drown. (To see you drown!)
Drown...
To see you drown.
Take a look, at your life, now you sleep in the bed, that you made.
(It's not blood that drowns you.)
In the end, we all pay for the stupid mistakes that we make.
I feel nothing!
There's a hole in my life, that can only be filled with regret. (To see you drown.)
In the end, we all pay for the stupid mistakes that we make!
I feel nothing!
Take a look, at your life, now you sleep in the bed that you made.
(It's not blood that drowns you.)
In the end, we all pay for the stupid mistakes that we make.
I feel nothing!
Well, I feel nothing!
Well, I feel nothing!
I feel nothing!
I feel nothing!
I feel nothing!
I feel nothing!
The lyrics of Breed77's song "Drown" are open to interpretation, but generally, the song is about the consequences of making bad decisions and how they ultimately lead to our downfall. The song invites us to take a step inside and go down, which could symbolize taking a step towards a downward spiral, such as addiction or depression. Taking another hit could be interpreted as turning to drugs or alcohol to cope with life's challenges. The chorus repeats the word "drown" several times, suggesting that the singer is struggling to stay afloat and may be on the verge of drowning, either metaphorically or literally.
The lyrics are introspective, and the singer seems to be speaking to themselves, reflecting on their choices and the toll they've taken. The line "Take a look at your life, now you sleep in the bed that you made," is a reminder that we are responsible for the consequences of our actions. The phrase "It's not blood that drowns you" could suggest that the singer is not a victim of circumstances but rather is responsible for their own downfall.
The final lines of the song, where the singer repeats "I feel nothing," leave listeners with a sense of emptiness, hopelessness or emotional numbness. It's unclear whether this is a result of their actions or simply a byproduct of life's difficulties.
Overall, "Drown" is a haunting and introspective song that explores the consequences of bad decisions and the toll they take on our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Take a step inside, come in, and go down, down, down, down.
Enter into this world and descend into its depths.
Take another hit, relax, and go round, round, round, ROUND!
Indulge in the escapism and circular repetition of this world.
Now you're in a fit, you don't know who you found, found, found, found.
You become overwhelmed and disoriented, losing a sense of self and purpose.
Now we're standing in line, to see you drown, drown, drown, drown.
Others are waiting for you to succumb to the destructive nature of this world.
Drown...
To see you drown. (To see you drown!)
Drown...
To see you drown.
Repeating the word 'drown' emphasizes the desire for your demise.
Take a look, at your life, now you sleep in the bed that you made.
(It's not blood that drowns you.)
In the end, we all pay for the stupid mistakes that we make.
I feel nothing!
Reflecting on past choices and consequences, recognizing the inevitability of paying a price for one's actions.
It's the way of the world, you point, and you die die, die, die.
But that was never enough- you see, it's all mine, mine, mine, MINE!
The world is merciless and selfish, and one's attempts to gain control are futile.
Now I'm in a fit, cause you know who you found, found, found, found.
And you're standing in line, to see me drown, drown, drown, drown.
Realizing the identity and motive of others waiting for your downfall, causing distress.
There's a hole in my life, that can only be filled with regret. (To see you drown.)
In the end, we all pay for the stupid mistakes that we make!
I feel nothing!
The regret of past actions and the acknowledgement that fate is inescapable, leading to a sense of apathy.
Well, I feel nothing!
Well, I feel nothing!
I feel nothing!
I feel nothing!
I feel nothing!
I feel nothing!
The repetition of 'I feel nothing' highlights the numbness and emotional detachment from this world and those around them.
Contributed by Grace E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lughs_Revenge
Hard, metalicious and hypnotizing. Rythm, riff and drums, vocals and atmosphere. So good to listen to it, it's just amazing. This gets on my playlist <3
Dashcam Médoc
Pas trop mal tout ca !!