Zumbi do Mato

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Years Active

1989–2013

Genres

experimental rock, noise rock, underground rock

Instruments

trombone, bass, keyboards, drums

Biography

O Zumbi do Mato is a Brazilian experimental rock and noise rock band originating from Rio de Janeiro, recognized for their songs marked by good humor, surreal stream-of-consciousness lyrics, and biting references to popular culture, Western philosophy, and Brazilian daily life. Formed in 1989, the group built a strong fan base in the underground circuit throughout the 1990s and 2000s, standing out for the absence of a traditional guitarist and for their sonic inventiveness under the leadership of members such as vocalist and trombonist Löis Lancaster and bassist Zé Felipe.

The group's discography includes iconic albums such as their debut Menorme (1997), released by the label Qualé Maluco Records with the support of BNegão, as well as works like Pesadelo na Discoteca (2000) and Adorei a Mesinha (2005). After a hiatus of years and the temporary cessation of activities in 2013, the band returned to the studio and released the album Bosasova Bova in 2024, followed by the live album Calma, Juventude in 2026, reaffirming their avant-garde relevance in national independent music.

The legacy of O Zumbi do Mato strongly intersects with that of other exponents of the Rio counterculture, such as singer-songwriter Rogério Skylab, with whom they maintained frequent artistic partnerships in albums, joint projects, and live performances. The uniqueness of their sonic and lyrical aesthetics also earned the band a biographical documentary released in 2017 and a prominent place among the most creative experimental movements in the country.

Discography

• Macacomóvel (1994)
• Menorme (1999)
• Pesadelo na Discoteca (2000)
• Adorei A Mesinha (2005)
• Toma, Figurão (2008)
• Ao Vivo no EP Vanguarda Rádio Imprensa FM (2013)
• Bosasova Bova (2024)