Genre(s):
Power/Progressive Metal
Lyrical Theme(s):
Religion, Personal Thoughts, Conceits, War, Life
Origin:
Brazil (São Paulo, São Paulo)
Formed In:
1992
Status:
Active
Current line-up:
Edu Falaschi - Vocals (2001-) (Almah, Symbols, Mitrium, Venus (Bra), Genius)
Kiko Loureiro - Guitars (1992-) (Tribuzy, Denison Fernandes, Bittencourt Project, Tarja)
Rafael Bittencourt - Guitars (1991-) (Bittencourt Project)
Felipe Andreoli - Bass (2001-) (Firesign, Di'Anno, Kiko Loureiro, Freakeys, Almah, Karma (Bra), Fábio Laguna, Bittencourt Project, Paul Di'Anno)
Ricardo Confessori - Drums (1993-2000, 2009-) (Shaman (Bra), Garcia & Garcia, Korzus, Bittencourt Project, Ravenland)
Former/Past Member(s):
Vocals, Keyboards:
Andre Matos (1991-2000) (Viper (Bra), Shaman (Bra), Looking-Glass-Self, Virgo (Matos/Paeth), Holy Sagga, Avantasia, Aina, HDK)
Guitars:
André Luis Linhares Bastos (1991-1992) (Twilight (Bra), Revenge (Bra), Skyscraper (Bra))
André Hernandes (1992) (Andre Matos}
Bass:
Luis Mariutti (1991-2000) (Henceforth, Andre Matos, Firebox, Shaman (Bra))
Drums:
Marco Antunes (1991-1992) (Bittencourt Project (Guest), Korzus)
Alex Holzwarth (1993-1994) (Rhapsody of Fire, Sieges Even, Val'Paraiso, Blind Guardian, Paradox (Deu), Dol Ammad, Avantasia, Brutal Godz)
Aquiles Priester (2001-2007) (Di'Anno, Paul Di'Anno, Hangar, Almah, Freakeys, Fábio Laguna, Edu Falaschi)
Keyboards:
Günter Werno (Session) (D.C. Cooper, Vanden Plas, Missa Mercuria, Section A, Planet X, Kamelot)
Additional notes:
The band was effectively split in half following "Fireworks," with vocalist Andre Matos departing with the rhythm section of Luis Mariutti and Ricardo Confessori to form Shaman (Bra).
Dennis Ward (Pink Cream 69, D.C. Cooper) produced the records Rebirth, Hunters And Prey, Temple Of Shadows and Aurora Consurgens.
Angra were put on hold due to management issues in 2007 (inaccuate rumours also circulated that they had split up altogether) before regrouping in early 2009. Former drummer Ricardo Confessori has replaced Aquiles Priester.
Birth dates:
Eduardo Falaschi (18th May 1972, São Paulo, Brazil)
Pedro Henrique Loureiro a.k.a. Kiko Loureiro (16th June 1972, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
Rafael Bittencourt (22nd October 1971)
Felipe Andreoli (7th March 1980, São Paulo, Brazil)
Aquiles Priester (Otjo, South Africa)
André Coelho Matos (14th September 1971, São Paulo, Brazil)
Luís Mariutti (22nd March 1971, São Paulo, Brazil)
Ricardo Confessori (25th January 1969, São Paulo, Brazil)
Fábio Laguna (March 1977, Mococa, São Paulo, Brazil)
Dennis Ward (Pink Cream 69, D.C. Cooper) produced the records Rebirth, Hunters And Prey, Temple Of Shadows and Aurora Consurgens.
Angra were put on hold due to management issues in 2007 (inaccuate rumours also circulated that they had split up altogether) before regrouping in early 2009. Former drummer Ricardo Confessori has replaced Aquiles Priester.
Birth dates:
Eduardo Falaschi (18th May 1972, São Paulo, Brazil)
Pedro Henrique Loureiro a.k.a. Kiko Loureiro (16th June 1972, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
Rafael Bittencourt (22nd October 1971)
Felipe Andreoli (7th March 1980, São Paulo, Brazil)
Aquiles Priester (Otjo, South Africa)
André Coelho Matos (14th September 1971, São Paulo, Brazil)
Luís Mariutti (22nd March 1971, São Paulo, Brazil)
Ricardo Confessori (25th January 1969, São Paulo, Brazil)
Fábio Laguna (March 1977, Mococa, São Paulo, Brazil)
Discography:
Angra - Reaching Horizons [demo] - 1992
Angra - Angels Cry [full-length] - 1993
Angra - Evil Warning [ep] - 1994
Angra - Live Acoustic At Fnac [ep] - 1995
Angra - Make Believe [single] - 1996
Angra - Eyes Of Christ [demo] - 1996
Angra - Holy Land [full-length] - 1996
Angra - Freedom Call [ep] - 1996
Angra - Holy Live [live] - 1997
Angra - The Holy Box [boxed set] - 1998
Angra - Acoustic ... And More [ep] - 1998
Angra - Lisbon [single] - 1998
Angra - Rainy Nights [single] - 1998
Angra - Fireworks [full-length] - 1998
Angra - Acid Rain [demo] - 2001
Angra - Rebirth [full-length] - 2001
Angra - Hunters And Prey [ep] - 2002
Angra - Rebirth World Tour - Live In Sao Paulo [live] - 2003
Angra - Temple Of Hate [single] - 2004
Angra - Temple Of Shadows [full-length] - 2004
Angra - Wishing Well [single] - 2004
Angra - Ark Of Shadows [boxed set] - 2004
Angra - The Course Of Nature [single] - 2006
Angra - Aurora Consurgens [full-length] - 2006
Angra - Arising Thunder [single] - 2010
Angra - Aqua [full-length] - 2010
Angra - ØMNI [full-length] - 2018
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Official site:
http://www.myspace.com/angraofficial