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.
Numb
Breed77 Lyrics
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Ow, yeah
I sold my body to free my mind
Asking questions of you
I sold my body to free my mind
I asked an angel if I could fly
I asked an angel if I could fly
How long must I wait?
How long can I care?
Sometimes I wake up empty
And nothing goes my way
I'm holding onto something
It changes every day
Tell me where did all my feelings go?
Ow, yeah
Ow, yeah
They told me secrets I should know
Ignorant and if so
They told me secrets I should know
I drank the water of your soul
Thinking big, I was yours
Drowned in the water of your soul
How long must I wait?
How long can I care?
I sometimes wake up empty
And nothing goes my way
I'm holding onto something
It changes everyday
Tell me where did all my feelings go?
(Ow) Sometimes wake up empty
(Yeah) And nothing goes my way
(Ow) I'm holding onto something
(Yeah) It changes everyday
(Ow) Tell me where did all my feelings go?
Ow, yeah
Ow, yeah
The lyrics to Breed77's song "Numb" explore the themes of selling oneself out in order to free the mind, seeking answers from those who may not have them, and feeling lost and empty despite one's efforts to find fulfillment. The opening verse speaks to the idea of sacrificing one's physical body in order to find mental clarity, possibly referencing addiction or self-destructive behaviors. The repetition of "I sold my body to free my mind" emphasizes the desperation behind this decision.
The second verse shifts to a longing for escape, as the singer asks an angel for wings to fly away from their troubles. However, they are left waiting and uncertain of whether their wishes will be fulfilled. The chorus repeats the feelings of emptiness and confusion that the character experiences on a daily basis, despite their efforts to find meaning through others' secrets or a sense of belonging through another's soul.
The repeating "ow, yeah" throughout the song gives it a powerful, anthemic quality, highlighting the intense emotions underlying the lyrics. Overall, "Numb" speaks to the struggle of finding one's place in the world and dealing with the disappointment and disillusionment that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Ow, yeah
Expression of feeling
I sold my body to free my mind
I sacrificed my physical well-being to liberate my mind
Asking questions of you
Inquiring about your experiences or opinions
I asked an angel if I could fly
I requested the impossible from a non-existent entity
Give me wings and I will
Offering a promise in return for a favour
How long must I wait?
Wondering when my desired outcome will occur
How long can I care?
Questioning the viability of my emotions
Sometimes I wake up empty
Occasionally I feel unfulfilled or apathetic
And nothing goes my way
Experiencing a lack of success or progress
I'm holding onto something
Refusing to let go of a belief or hope
It changes every day
My conviction or expectation fluctuates regularly
Tell me where did all my feelings go?
Wanting to understand why I have lost my emotional connection
They told me secrets I should know
Informing me of confidential information that may be damaging or helpful
Ignorant and if so
Unaware of the potential consequences of that knowledge
I drank the water of your soul
I consumed the essence of your spirit or personality
Thinking big, I was yours
Believing that we had a significant and meaningful connection
Drowned in the water of your soul
Overwhelmed by the depth and intensity of your character
(Ow) Sometimes wake up empty
(Expression of feeling encapsulating the entire previous verse)
(Yeah) And nothing goes my way
(Expression of feeling encapsulating the entire previous verse)
(Ow) I'm holding onto something
(Expression of feeling encapsulating the entire previous verse)
(Yeah) It changes everyday
(Expression of feeling encapsulating the entire previous verse)
(Ow) Tell me where did all my feelings go?
(Expression of feeling encapsulating the entire previous verse)
Ow, yeah
Expression of feeling
Ow, yeah
Expression of feeling
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: LOPEZ PEDRO JOSE CAPARROS, DANIEL RALF FELICE, PAUL ISOLA
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Seras Victoria
love this song sooo much <3
Carla Henry
Could you upload the entire cd please?
giampietro moi
Gran bella voce
David Pilling
Blasphemingisfunkids
Hello :)