Brazilian punks Fantazmaz have announced their self-titled debut album, to be released on July 4 on their own Ghetto Bitch Records.
The band, who are now based in the UK, have launched the album with a ferocious 30-second single called Dead On The Way Home.
It was inspired by a news report from Brazil about a group of young people mistakenly shot dead on their way back from a night out, which is sadly not an isolated case.
The anger and frustration led to the idea of a searingly angry track which simply repeats: “Got shot dead on their way home.”
Formed in 2019 by frontwoman Thami and guitarist Raf Oliver, Fantazmaz found their raw, unrelenting sound with the addition of bassist Chokito and former UK Subs drummer Jamie Oliver.
Blending blistering punk energy with a fearless stage presence, they’ve quickly built a reputation for their no-holds-barred performances.
Fantazmaz are gearing up for a wild summer, hitting Rebellion Festival and a string of European shows before heading back to their homeland of Brazil for a run of gigs.
With their debut album on the horizon and a relentless tour schedule ahead, Fantazmaz are ready to make their mark in a very big way.
“The album is angry and frustrated, pretty much because we don’t see a future,” explains Thami. “Chances are slim that we’re getting out of this global mess, and honestly, we don’t care much about explaining why. It’s right there for everyone to see. That’s the sentiment — listen to the album.
“We recorded the whole thing in two days at Monolith Studio. It was straightforward and honest — first day for drums, second day for guitars, bass, and vocals.
“The songs had been written for a while, and we just thought, why the hell not drop a full album? So, we went in and laid it down, raw and real. This is our first full album, and we’re bloody excited for it to finally come out.”
The debut album by Fantazmaz is available to pre-order HERE on CD and white vinyl.
