Petrus Castrus


Petrus Castrus is a Portuguese progressive rock band, formed in 1971 by brothers Pedro Castro and José Castro. Petrus Castrus emerged as one of the first Symphonic Rock bands in Portugal, receiving the status of "Fathers of Portuguese Rock" together with other famous bands.

Influences

In the beginning Petrus Castrus were quite influenced by bands like Pink Floyd, Procol Harum, The Nice and Electric Light Orchestra.

Members

The initial Petrus Castrus contained members:
  • Pedro Castro: vocals, guitar and bass Image:Pedro Castro.jpg|thumb|Petrus Castrus
  • José Castro: keyboards, synthesizer and vocals Image:Jose castro on piano.jpg|thumb|José Castro no teclado
  • Júlio Pereira: guitar
  • Rui Reis: organ
  • João Seixas: drums
Júlio Pereira left the band shortly after the recording of Mestre. The band suspended activity in 1974 and Rui Reis and João Seixas left to form the band Plutónicos, and later the heavy metal band Ferro & Fogo.
In 1976, the Castro brothers returned with a new lineup:
  • Pedro Castro: vocals, guitar and bass
  • José Castro: keyboards, synthesizer and vocal
  • Urbano Oliveira: drums
Two years later, their album Ascenção e Queda was made with contributions from:
  • Fernando Girão: guitar
  • Rui Serrão: bass
  • Lena d'Água: vocals
  • Nuno Rodrigues: vocals

    Discography

  • Marasmo
  • Tudo Isto, Tudo Mais
  • Mestre
  • A Bananeira
  • Cândida
  • Ascenção e Queda
  • ''Agente Altamente Secreto''