| Petrus Castrus | |
| Background: | group_or_band |
| Origin: | Portugal  |
| Genre: | Art rock Progressive rock Symphonic Prog |
| Years Active: | 1971 - 1974 1976 - 1980 2008 - Present |
| Associated Acts: | Ferro & Fogo Plutónicos |
| Website: | https://www.facebook.com/PetrusCastrus |
| Current Members: | Pedro Castro José Castro |
| Past Members: | Júlio Pereira (1971-1973) Rui Reis (1971-1974) João Seixas (1971-1974) Miguel Urbano (1976-1980) |
Petrus Castrus is a Portuguese progressive rock band, formed in 1971 by brothers Pedro Castro and José Castro. Petrus Castrus emerged as one of the first Symphonic Rock bands in Portugal, receiving the status of "Fathers of Portuguese Rock" together with other famous bands.
In the beginning Petrus Castrus were quite influenced by bands like Pink Floyd, Procol Harum, The Nice and Electric Light Orchestra.
The initial Petrus Castrus contained members:
Júlio Pereira left the band shortly after the recording of Mestre. The band suspended activity in 1974 and Rui Reis and João Seixas left to form the band Plutónicos, and later the heavy metal band Ferro & Fogo (Iron & Fire).
In 1976, the Castro brothers returned with a new lineup:
Two years later, their album Ascenção e Queda was made with contributions from: