Inimigos do Rei

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Genres

pop rock, brazilian rock

Instruments

guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, vocals

Biography

Inimigos do Rei is a Brazilian band formed in Rio de Janeiro on January 5, 1987, originating from members of the group Garganta Profunda. The ensemble stood out on the national music scene for its irreverent style, marked by eccentric stage performances, humorous double entendre lyrics, and elaborate vocal arrangements. In its initial lineup, it featured musicians such as Luiz Guilherme, Luiz Nicolau, Paulinho Moska, Marcelo Marques, Marcus Lyrio, Marcelo Crelier, and Lourival Franco.

Great commercial success came in 1989 with the release of the band's self-titled debut LP, which propelled radio hits like "Uma Barata Chamada Kafka" and "Adelaide", the latter being an adapted version of a track by the American group Run-D.M.C. The impact of the songs earned the group a Gold Record and high visibility on widely viewed television programs at the time. In the following years, they released works such as the album Amantes da Rainha and performed on important stages, including the Rock in Rio II festival in 1991, the year Paulinho Moska left the group to launch his solo career.

Throughout its trajectory, the group went through various hiatuses, returns, and lineup reformulations, including a phase when they operated as a power trio under the name INIMIX. They recorded memorable live performances, such as the DVD Festa Ploc 80 at Circo Voador, consolidating their legacy in 1980s nostalgia. The band maintained its artistic essence by mixing influences of national pop rock, with references to Brazilian music icons like Wilson Simonal and Carlos Imperial.

Discography

• Inimigos Do Rei (1989)
• Mamãe Viajandona (1989)
• Amantes da Rainha (1990)
• Pacto (1990)
• Charm do Enrugadão (1993)