Brazil’s Fantazmaz Unleash “Dead On The Way Home” & Announce Debut Album

With an incendiary live show that’s chaotic, loud and in-your-face, Fantazmaz, Brazil’s fiercest new punk rock export, are about to drop a nuclear bomb. On July 4th comes their debut self-titled album that can be pre-ordered here, the album marks the beginning of what’s set to be a killer year for the band. 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. Now based in the UK, 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 explosive gigs. With their debut album on the horizon and a relentless tour schedule ahead, Fantazmaz are poised to make their mark in a very big way.

“The album is angry and frustrated, pretty much because we don’t see a future. 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.” (Thami)

Fantazmaz have launched the album with Dead On The Way Home. At only thirty seconds long, it’s the perfect introduction to the album’s unbridled rage and fury. The song 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. A short, sharp shock to the system, the album is crammed full of anger and energy, ranging from the 80s hardcore attack of Scars Of Downtown to the Dead Kennedys inspired Corporate Behave. But Fantazmaz are no one-trick punk rock pony, the album is brimming with unique and fresh ideas. Album closer Just Before Hell Comes Around bristles with dark hip hop beats, whilst Are You Enjoying The Peaceful Skies? is fuelled by a decadent bossa nova, inspired by Chico Buarque’s epic song Construção.