Breed 77

Biography

Breed 77 (pronounced "Breed Seven-Seven") are a Gibraltarian rock band formed in 1996. Their music blended elements of alternative metal, flamenco, and other Latin influences, creating a distinctive sound. The band gained recognition in the early 2000s, releasing several albums and touring extensively. Known for their energetic live performances and their fusion of diverse musical styles, Breed 77 contributed to the nu metal and alternative rock scenes of the era. The band officially disbanded in 2015 but reformed in 2024.

Origin

Breed 77 comes from the British overseas territory of Gibraltar. Old Gibraltarian school friends Paul Isola, Danny Felice, and Stuart Cavilla met up in London and became informally known as the Gibraltarian Mafia. When, in late April 1996, this circle of friends formed a band, they wanted a name to reflect their joint origins and called themselves simply Breed. The band were forced to change their name because it was previously registered by Steve Hewitt (formerly of Placebo) on his vanity record label. Stuart Cavilla, the band's bass player, had previously worked as a motorcycle courier under the call sign of Kilo 77 or K77, and the band became Breed 77.

Music releases

In November 2009, the band self-released their fifth studio album, Insects×Insects16 November 2009 · Studio albumSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 12 tracks1Wake Up4:332The Battle of Hatin5:403Revolution on My Mind4:254Insects6:045Who I Am5:156New Disease4:197One More Time4:028In the Temple of Ram: Rise of the Bugs5:419Forever4:3810Guerra del Sol6:2211Zombie5:3012Insectos6:03. This was followed by a re-release of the album in 2010 by German label EarMusic, and the release of a Spanish language version of the album in mainland Europe.
In March 2013, the band released its sixth studio album "The Evil Inside×The Evil Inside2013 · Studio albumSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 15 tracks1Drown4:482Broken Pieces3:533Fear4:424Looking for Myself4:395Bring on the Rain3:566Low4:147The Evil Inside3:128Higher4:0992Face4:4610Burn City Burn4:5611Motionless6:4712Poison4:3213The Fallen4:5214Ciego (live at Fuenlabradar, Madrid 2010)4:2715The Battle of Hatin (live at Fuenlabradar, Madrid 2010)6:04". through Frostbyte Records, following a successful PledgeMusic campaign and the release of 2012 acoustic EP Under The Skin. The first music video from the album, titled "Bring On the Rain", was released on the band's website on 6 March 2013.
The band headlined a UK tour in September 2010, joined by the Defiled and Transgression. The tour was called 'Infesting Britain'.
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.

Current lineup

Paul Isola (Gibraltar) lead vocals, (1996–2013, 2014–2015, 2017, 2021-)
Danny Felice (Gibraltar) – guitars, backing vocals (1996–2015, 2017, 2021-)
Stuart Cavilla – bass (1996–1999, 2001–2014, 2017, 2024–)
Pedro Caparros López (Barcelona, Spain) – guitars, backing vocals (2001–2015, 2017, 2021-)
Adam Stanley - drums (2024–)

Former members

Lawrence Bautista – drums (1996–1997)
Nick Beesley – drums (1997–1998)
Charlie Gomez – bass (1999–2000)
Dan Wilkinson – bass (2000)
Peter Chichone – drums and other percussion (1998–2006)
Adam Lewis – drums and other percussion (2006–2007)
Óscar Preciado Zamora – drums and other percussion (2007–2010, 2017 (one-off))
Rui Lopez (Lisbon, Portugal) – lead vocals (2013–2014)
Ben Edis (Nottingham, England) – bass (2014–2015)
Andre Joyzi (Lisbon, Portugal) – drums and percussion (2010–2015)

EPs

The Message (1998)
Vol. 1 (1999)
La Última Hora (2003)
Shadows (2005)
Under the Skin (2012)