TANTRIC / REVIS

Tantric have a long and storied history.  The band was originally formed by ex-Days of the New members who recruited Hugo Ferreira on vocals.  Hugo has been the only constant for Tantric, though, and is the only remaining original member.  Personally, I’ve been listening since the band’s amazing self-titled debut in 2001, following them through several great records, such as The End Begins and Mind Control.  I remember hearing 2013’s 37 Channels, but haven’t listened to their new stuff since then.

The band plays straightforward alternative rock.  They’ve experimented somewhat over the years, especially on 2008’s The End Begins, but their sound has pretty much stayed the same.  They have a heavier edge to them at times, especially on this new record, but the focus has always been Hugo’s unmistakable, endearingly gruff vocals.  If my information is correct, the rest of the band includes Jaron Gulino on bass, Sebastian LaBar on guitar, and Jon Loree on drums.