And you can pre-order the album: Here
Last month, Fantazmaz announced their debut self-titled album, due for release on July 4th via their own Ghetto Bitch Records, with a thirty-second blast of fury called ‘Dead On The Way Home’. This month, they follow it up with a track that doubles the run time to just over a minute, for the rampant and unbridled power of the new single ‘Distortion’.
Originally written right after the pandemic lockdowns as a primal scream of anger, the title reflects the distortion of the reality we’re living in, it’s musical power cut with an explosive, dark waltz rhythm. *1, 2, 3* – *1, 2, 3*
Formed in 2019 by Thami and guitarist Raf Oliver, Fantazmaz found their raw, unrelenting sound with the addition of bassist Chokito and former U.K. 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 U.K., 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,” 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.”
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’ (“about the loneliness of living in a metropolis like London, seen from a darker perspective,”) to the Dead Kennedys/Jello Biafra inspired ‘Corporate Behave’ (“dedicated to everyone sticking it to the capitalist rulebook,”). 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/bastard bossa nova, inspired by Chico Buarque’s epic song ‘Construção’.
And best of all, this is just the beginning. 2025 is going to be a very busy year for Fantazmaz. Hold on tight.
Catch Fantazmaz live at the following dates:
- 01/06/2025 London, Underworld w/ Ratos de porão
- 13/06/2025 London, Signature brewery w/ Mullet monster mafia
- 04/07/2025 London, Helgi’s album launch
- 01/08/2025 Hamburg, Molotov after party WTJT w/Zeke
- 02/08/2025 Munster, TBA
- 03/08/2025 Nuneaton
- 09/08/2025 Rebellion festival
- 15/08/2025 London, Hope & Anchor (headline show)
- 19/09/25 Netherlands, Punk rock ruined my life festival
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