Band : Breed 77
Album title : Insects
Label : E.A.R. Music - Edel
Distribution : V2
Release date : 22/05/2010
Review : CD

Breed 77 is a metal band that originates from Gibraltar and resides in London, where the band was formed in 1996.
With these origins, it shouldn’t hit you as a big surprise that the quintet have developed an original sound, in which the English and Spanish language are combined.

The sound of Breed 77 comes down to a fusion of modern metal and a lot of Mediterranean and Arabic influences, which reminds us of a band like for instance Ill Nino. On their fifth album, “Insects”, Breed 77 have consolidated their sound and even spiced it up some more with a new level of intensity and passion. With my eyes closed while listening, I had the impression from time to time that I was listening to Linkin’ Park or even Megadeth. “Insects” was originally released in November 2009 in the UK, but is now internationally re-released after signing a deal with earMusic.“Insects” contains 11 songs and has a playing time of 56 minutes. Highlights of the album are the opening track “Wake Up”, “Who I Am”, “New Disease”, “One More Time”, “Guerra Del Sol” and a stunning cover version of The Cranberries’ “Zombie”.

In October 2010, Breed 77 will be playing a couple of live dates in Germany, but there are not yet any confirmed dates for the Benelux.

80/100

Erik.