Mad Sneaks, formed by Agno Dissan, Amaury Johns and Phill Andreas, continues to consolidate its sound identity inspired by 90s rock. With a visceral energy and influences that range from grunge, stoner and alternative rock, the band has been building a remarkable trajectory in the underground scene.
The trio has worked with Jack Endino and Toby Wright, legendary producers who helped shape the sound of bands such as Nirvana, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Korn and Slayer. In addition, Mad Sneaks also had a special guest appearance by Page Hamilton (Helmet) on one of its tracks, reinforcing its connection with iconic names in world rock. On stage, the band has performed at festivals such as PMW (Palmas), Goiânia Noise and even opened for Red Fang in São Paulo.
Now, Mad Sneaks is starting 2025 with a series of releases, starting with the single "Biocide", a track that perfectly captures the essence of the group. The song was born from a spontaneous process: "I was practicing the guitar, testing some fingerings, and this intro came to me by accident. From there, everything developed naturally and in a fun way. Since we like a noisy sound, the second part of the song instinctively took a faster and heavier path. This contrast creates a very interesting sound experience for the listener", says the band.
Interestingly, "Biocide" was originally written to be the last track on the album, but the band's singles release strategy allowed them to bring forward the song, one of their favorites to play live. "We're looking forward to releasing it soon and for the audience to connect with it even more at the shows," the band members say.
The cover art for "Biocide" also has a curious story. The central image is a lizard photographed by Agno Dissan over 15 years ago. "It had been dead and dry for a long time, but its position created an optical illusion, as if it were smiling. The contrast of the image goes very well with the theme of the song, so we decided to combine both pieces of art," he explains. The final montage was done by Amaury Johns, who is responsible for most of the band's covers.
