Petrus Castrus

Petrus Castrus were a Portuguese symphonic-rock band that was active through most of the 1970s, serving as a launching pad for musician/composer Júlio Pereira. The band released two EPs on Decca circa 1971/72, followed by the 1973 Guilda da Música longplayer Mestre. In 1977, the band returned with a single on Imavox, followed in 1978 by the Decca release Ascenção e Queda.

Members: Pedro Castro (bass, acoustic guitar, vocals, kazoo), José Castro (piano, xylophone, vocals), Rui Reis (piano, keyboards, harpsichord), Júlio Pereira (guitar), João Seixas (drums, percussion)

Discography:

• Marasmo (EP, 1971)
• Tudo Isto, Tudo Mais (EP, 1972)
• Mestre (1973)
• “A bananeira” / “Seis e meia da tarde” (1974)
• “Cândida” / “No concelho de cá…” (1977)
• Ascenção e Queda (1978)