"Four-piece band from João Pessoa, Brazil. Formed in 2012 as a stoner rock trio, PAPANGU quickly moved into sludge metal and prog rock territory after the inclusion of a second guitarist/vocalist. Influenced by the modernist literature of Northeastern Brazil-a hardy, arid region historically plagued by inequality and violence-, the band exclusively writes music in their native Portuguese, and aims to reclaim the space for progressive and ambitious Brazilian rock left empty after the Tropicália movement (and later, pop rock and axé-influenced music) toned down experimentalism in Brazilian music." - Marco Mayer
Бразилия
PAPANGU released their first album "Holoceno" in 2021 consisting of material written between 2019-2021 with their core lineup consisting of Marco MAYER (bass, vocals, guitars, keyboards), Hector RUSLAN (guitar, vocals), Rai ACCIOLY (guitar, vocals) and Nichollas JAQUES (background vocals) along with several special guests. This is a concept album whose main character is a bandit from Brazil's backlands who starts a chain reaction that could set of an environmental disaster unless he can find a way to stop it.
PAPANGU blends aspects of sludge metal and zeuhl mixed with prog, stoner rock, post rock and Brazilian traditions. Listeners will find similarites to certain artists such as LE GRAND SBAM, KOLLAPSE, JORDSJO, CORIMA, Laurent THIBAULT, Chistian VANDER and MAGMA.