Year : 2023
Style : Progressive Symphonic Power Metal
Country : Brazil
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 138 mbb
Bio:
Angra is a Brazilian metal band formed in 1991 that has gone through a number of line-up changes since its foundation. They have released eight regular studio albums, five EPs and three live CD/DVDs to date. Led by Rafael Bittencourt, the band has gained a degree of popularity in Japan and Europe.Angra was formed in November 1991 by Santa Marcelina Music College students vocalist Andre Matos and guitarists Rafael Bittencourt and André Linhares. They were joined by Bittencourt's former bandmate Marcos Antunes (drums) and bassist Luís Mariutti (ex-Firebox).This line-up composed a number of the earliest songs, with Rafael Bittencourt and Andre Matos emerging as the main songwriters. Two of the first songs written were "Time" and "Angels Cry", which both featured on the band's first album. The song "Queen of the Night", composed by Matos and Bittencourt, was originally titled "Rainha" ("Queen") and had been one of the songs from Bittencourt and Antunes previous band. The song "Carry On" was composed by Andre Matos and brought to the band. In the beginning of 1992, André Linhares was replaced by André Hernandes. His stay was equally brief and Kiko Loureiro joined the band in late 1992. It was during Hernandes' time in the band that the song "Evil Warning" was written. Finally they added "Reaching Horizons" by Bittencourt. These six songs resulted in a demo-tape Reaching Horizons that was released in 1993 through Limb Music in Germany.
Album:
Angra is preparing the release of next album "Cycles Of Pain", bringing different perspectives on human pain and the cycles that involve it. While pain is inevitable, it is also a part of growing and learning. By recognizing and facing these cycles, we can discover our inner strength and find a path to healing and transformation. It is an invitation to reflect on the complexities of human pain, addressing topics such as loss, disillusionment, loneliness and despair, but also bringing a message of resilience and hope. The combination of elements on the cover - an angel of death with bright, worn wings adorned with religious and pagan symbols, a dark forest with fire and rain, the prevalence of Brazilian elements - conveys a representation of the idea that pain is a recurring and transformative experience, encompassing spiritual and earthly aspects and encouraging us to delve into the depths of our own pain, explore its many dimensions and find strength and healing in the journey of these cycles.
Line Up:
Fabio Lione - Vocals (2013-present) - See also: Alexander Koller's Salvator, Eternal Idol, Lione/Conti, Steel Seal, Vision Divine, ex-Symmetry, ex-Hollow Haze, ex-Labÿrinth, ex-Rhapsody of Fire, ex-Kamelot (live), ex-Athena, ex-J. Storm
Rafael Bittencourt - Guitars, Vocals (backing) (1991-present) - See also: Bittencourt Project, ex-Almah (live)
Marcelo Barbosa - Guitars (2015-present) - See also: Khallice, Rec/All, ex-Almah, HeavyPop, ex-Dark Avenger, ex-Projeto Brasil Guitarras
Felipe Andreoli - Bass, Vocals (backing) (2001-present) - See also: Freakeys, Kiko Loureiro, One Arm Away, Rec/All, Bittencourt Project (live), Fábio Laguna (live), ex-Firesign, ex-Karma, ex-Di'Anno, HeavyPop, ex-Almah, ex-Paul Di'Anno, ex-Projeto Brasil Guitarras, ex-Vox
Bruno Valverde - Drums (2014-present) - See also: Kiko Loureiro, HeavyPop
Tracklist:
01. Cyclus Doloris
02. Ride Into The Storm
03. Dead Man On Display
04. Tide Of Changes - Part I
05. Tide Of Changes - Part II
06. Vida Seca
07. Gods Of The World
08. Cycles Of Pain
09. Faithless Sanctuary
10. Here In The Now
11. Generation Warriors
12. Tears Of Blood
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