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Angra announces a tour for the 20th anniversary of “Temple Of Shadows” and a hiatus after that

Author Benedetta Baldin - 3.9.2024

Social media has revealed that Brazilian/Italian metallers Angra will be taking a break from touring and recording in the upcoming year. Prior to that, the band will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of their critically acclaimed album “Temple Of Shadows,” which is regarded as one of the most significant progressive metal albums ever recorded.

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Angra announces official release date for live album Acoustic – Live at Opera de Arame

In 2023, Angra performed a special concert that fans have been waiting for decades: an acoustic set with top-notch sound and visual production, revisiting some moments from the band’s thirty-year career. “Acoustic – Live at Ópera de Arame” will hit the stores October 11th in a boxset containing 2 CDs and a DVD, and also...

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Angra drops feature with Jeff Scott Soto on “Tide of Changes” in anticipation of a joint tour in Brazil

A tour featuring both of the big names in the melodic metal sphere will have selected dates in the country, culminating with an explosive participation in the Summer Breeze Brasil festival. With more than thirty years on the road and renowned worldwide since the beginning of their career, Angra continues to promote the acclaimed album...

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Angra’s “Cycles of Pain Tour” stops in Milan and charms a sold-out Slaughter Club

Italian metalheads recently experienced an electrifying night of metal mastery as Brazilian progressive power metal legends, Angra, graced the stage of the renowned Slaughter Club. Ready to be swept away by the symphonic harmonies and virtuosic performances that have defined Angra‘s illustrious career, the band in Italy was welcomed by a series of sold-out that...

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Angra: book released by the federal university of Paraná analyzes the band’s lyrics

The literary work is part of a trilogy of books; material covers the first three albums released by the group, in the 1990s. Some very special news was shared by Angra on its social networks. The Federal University of Paraná is launching a series of three books about the written and literary part of Angra’s...

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Angra to tour Italy in March 2024

The Brazilian power-prog band Angra recently saw the release of its 10th album, “Cycles of Pain” (via Atomic Fire Records).In these 30 years since the debut “Angels Cry,” which in its time made Power Metal fans dream because of a perfect dosage between the style itself and classical influences, “Cycles Of Pain” instead outlines a...

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Angra unleashes music video for “Vida Seca” featuring Lenine

Earlier this month, Brazilian cult progressive power metallers Angra released their much-awaited new offering, “Cycles Of Pain“, via Atomic Fire Records. Now, they are pleased to share a video for the song “Vida Seca”, featuring guest vocals by legendary Brazilian musician Lenine. Watch the Leo Liberti-directed video below. Guitarist Rafael Bittencourt explains: “‘Vida Seca’ means a lot to...

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Kiko Loureiro speaks of his decision to leave Megadeth

Former Megadeth guitarist Kiko Loureiro spoke of his decision to leave the Mustaine-led outfit on Rafael Bittencourt’s Amplifica podcast. Loureiro said the reason he decided to exit Megadeth was “freedom”. I realise I have a musician’s spirit of searching for freedom. The same happened when I decided to go to the USA, this search for freedom. And now, beacuse of...

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“What I want is for the songs to have depth” – Interview with Rafael Bittencourt of Angra

Brazilian prog/power metal band Angra is one of the biggest names in heavy music in South America. Coming from the same land as Sepultura, the band became famous for its mix of Latin rhythms within metal. After more than 30 years on the road, they are ready to release their tenth studio album, entitled “Cycles...

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