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Petrus Castrus
OriginPortugal
GenresArt rock
Progressive rock
Symphonic Prog
Years active1971–1974
1976–1980
MembersPedro Castro
José Castro
Past membersJúlio Pereira (1971-1973)
Rui Reis (1971-1974)
João Seixas (1971-1974)
Miguel Urbano (1976-1980)

Petrus Castrus was a Portuguese progressive rock band, formed in 1971 by brothers Pedro Castro and José Castro. The name of band comes from the Latin translation of Pedro Castro.

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
  • José Castro: keyboards, synthesizer and vocals
  • 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 (Iron & Fire).

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: vocais
  • Nuno Rodrigues: vocais

Discography

  • Marasmo (EP, 1971)
  • Tudo Isto, Tudo Mais (All This, Everything More) (EP, 1972)
  • Mestre (Master) (LP, 1973; CD, 2007)
  • A Bananeira (Single, 1974)
  • Cândida (Single, 1977)
  • Ascenção e Queda (Ascent and Fall) (LP, 1978)
  • Agente Altamente Secreto (Highly Secret Agent) (Single, 1977, was on bonus CD of 'Mestre')