Playing a fusion of alternative metal and flamenco, this London-based quint… Read Full Bio ↴Playing a fusion of alternative metal and flamenco, this London-based quintet, originally from Gibraltar, have built up a loyal following through their live shows.

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.

The River
Breed77 Lyrics

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In the morning I am empty,
Of everything I used to be,
I will ride away the feeling
So no one will ever read,
If I had all of the answers,
I could poor salt on my wounds,
I could fill this room with sorrow,
So no one would ever see,

[Chorus]
I want to wake up and drink from your river,
I want to reach out and tear down the sky,
To know I'm alive,
I want to learn how to feel without bleeding,
I want to learn how to live by your side,
You're no longer mine.

Wow,
We got to swim against the tides of each other,
Find the other side of the river, and wow

If I offered you a picture,
And the paint is yet to dry,
Could you live with just a whisper,
A flower is meant to die,
If I had all of the answers,
I could poor salt on my wounds,
I could fill this room with sorrow,
So no one would ever see,

[Chorus]

And wow, we gotta swim against the tides of each other,
Find the other side of the river,

And wow, we gotta swim against the tides of each other,
Find the other side of the river.

Overall Meaning

The song "The River" by Breed77 talks about the journey of a person who has lost everything he once had, and he is now searching for a new meaning in life. The lyrics express a feeling of emptiness and the desire to move on. The singer talks about his futile attempts to fill the void in his life by pouring salt on his wounds and filling the room with sorrow. However, he is determined to leave his past behind and start anew. He seeks to find solace in a river, which symbolizes a new lease of life. The chorus talks about the singer's wish to wake up and drink from the river, tear down the sky, and learn how to feel without bleeding. He wants to live by the side of the person who represents the river, which could be a spiritual or physical embodiment.

The song could also be interpreted in the context of a failed relationship, where the singer is trying to cope with the loss of his lover. The lyrics paint a picture of a person who has been left with nothing after the break-up and is seeking a new purpose. He is willing to let go of his past and swim against the tides of life to find a new shore. The use of the metaphor of a river conveys a sense of movement and fluidity, which is necessary to let go of past hurt and move towards a new beginning.

Overall, "The River" is a deeply personal and emotional song that talks about the pain of loss, the desire for redemption, and the quest for a new beginning.

Line by Line Meaning

In the morning I am empty,
I feel empty when I wake up in the morning.

Of everything I used to be,
I feel like I have lost my identity.

I will ride away the feeling
I will try to escape this empty feeling.

So no one will ever read,
I don't want anyone to know I feel this way.

If I had all of the answers,
If I knew what to do,

I could poor salt on my wounds,
I could make my pain worse.

I could fill this room with sorrow,
I could be overcome with sadness.

So no one would ever see,
So no one would know how I feel.

I want to wake up and drink from your river,
I want to feel alive again.

I want to reach out and tear down the sky,
I want to feel like I can do anything.

To know I'm alive,
To feel alive again.

I want to learn how to feel without bleeding,
I want to learn how to feel without getting hurt.

I want to learn how to live by your side,
I want to learn how to live with someone by my side.

You're no longer mine.
You are no longer with me.

Wow,
Emphasizing a strong emotion.

We got to swim against the tides of each other,
We have to overcome our differences.

Find the other side of the river, and wow
We need to find a solution to our problems.

If I offered you a picture,
If I showed you a glimpse of my life,

And the paint is yet to dry,
And it's still in progress,

Could you live with just a whisper,
Could you be happy with just a little bit?

A flower is meant to die,
Everything has an end.

And wow, we gotta swim against the tides of each other,
We have to overcome our differences.

Find the other side of the river,
Find a solution to our problems.

And wow, we gotta swim against the tides of each other,
We have to overcome our differences.

Find the other side of the river.
Find a solution to our problems.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DANIEL RALF FELICE, PAUL ISOLA

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