Angra
Formed: 1991
From:
São Paulo,
Brazil
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Angra News
Below is our complete Angra news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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Ex-Dream Theater & Guns N' Roses Members Team Up
A new force has emerged in the progressive metal scene, featuring a lineup of seasoned musicians. Whom Gods Destroy comprises keyboardist Derek Sherinian (formerly of Dream Theater and Sons Of Apollo), guitarist Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal (formerly of Guns N' Roses, Sons Of Apollo, and Art of Anarchy), vocalist Dino Jelusick, bassist Yas Nomura, and drummer Bruno Valverde (of Angra).
With a collective musical pedigree of this caliber, the band delivers a powerful experience, exemplified by their debut single "In The Name Of War", now available for streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below. The track showcases impressive keyboard melodies, stellar vocals by Jelusick, blistering guitar solos from Bumblefoot, and a dynamic rhythm section. If this initial song is any indication, their upcoming album, "Insanium," promises to be a noteworthy addition to the progressive metal landscape and will be out via Inside Out Music on March 15, 2024.
Bumblefoot shared insights into the formation of Whom Gods Destroy: More...
Angra Shares "Gods Of The World" Video
Angra are only a few weeks from releasing their brand new album but also to kick off its supporting tour dates: "Cycles Of Pain" will see the light of day on November 3, 2023 through Atomic Fire Records, new shows keep being announced, and today, the Brazilian progressive power metal act raise the level of excitement once again by revealing yet another track of the opus. After wandering the worlds of physicality ("Ride Into The Storm") and mentality ("Tide Of Changes"), third digital single "Gods Of The World" peers towards lyrical fields about people that pretend to be extra-human while musically, Angra take listeners on an epic, symphonic adventure without lacking their complex and virtuosic trademark elements, making it a must for fans of various periods of the band's career. The track's accompanying music video was crafted by a creative team led by Leo Liberti once again and clarifies the bitter truth about our two-class society that causes so many cruelties unfortunately happening around the globe every day, every minute, every second...
Guitarist Bittencourt says: "This video is a reflection about who we are really following as leaders and who we are unconsciously worshiping with our acts. People might believe that they worship God and follow specific values, but in reality they have other priorities such as work, social position, food, social media, pleasure etc. Our highest values play a very small part in the way we behave. Most of us in contemporary society are addicted to being connected to the internet, networks, and social media. An illness that has become normal. It all starts with the fact that most of our work and survival depends on it, and ends on the sense of emptiness and anxiety when our phones are off. That makes us all very passive to the influence of all sorts of truths being bombarded simultaneously through what we follow. While our brains are numb and receptive, we're commanded by external, also contradictory references. So the gods that rule the world nowadays are the chaos within our own habits, and we're confused searching for vain experiences to fulfill our lonely and empty souls." More...
Marduk And Wind Rose Confirmed For 70000 Tons 2024
The organisers of the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise has confirmed two more names for next year's edition of the floating festival. Joining the stacked lineup are Italian power metal dwarves Wind Rose and Swedish black metal stalwarts Marduk. The event is scheduled to take place from January 29th to February 2nd and will sail from Miami, Florida to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
The lineup is now as follows:
Aborted
Angra
Blind Guardian
Blood Red Throne
Crypta
Dalriada
Depressive Age
Draconian
Dynazty
Epica
Equilibrium
Fleshgod Apocalypse
Grave Digger
The Halo Effect
Heidevolk
Infected Rain
Iotunn
Kataklysm
Legion Of The Damned
Lord Of The Lost
Marduk
My Dying Bride
Mystic Prophecy
Nanowar Of Steel
Nervosa
Nile
Omnium Gatherum
Saor
Scar Symmetry
Serenity
Sodom
Thyrfing
Tygers Of Pan Tang
Unleashed
Victory
Warkings
Wind Rose
Dynazty Added To 70000 Tons 2024 Lineup
Swedish power metal outfit Dynazty has been confirmed as the latest name for next year's edition of the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise, which will take place from January 29th to February 2nd. The voyage will sail from Miami, Florida and head to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
The current lineup is as follows:
Aborted
Angra
Blind Guardian
Blood Red Throne
Crypta
Dalriada
Depressive Age
Draconian
Epica
Equilibrium
Fleshgod Apocalypse
Grave Digger
The Halo Effect
Heidevolk
Infected Rain
Iotunn
Kataklysm
Legion Of The Damned
Lord Of The Lost
My Dying Bride
Mystic Prophecy
Nanowar Of Steel
Nervosa
Nile
Omnium Gatherum
Saor
Serenity
Sodom
Thyrfing
Tygers Of Pan Tang
Unleashed
Victory
Warkings
Heidevolk And Kataklysm Confirmed For 70000 Tons
The organisers of the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise have added a further two names for the 2024 edition of the event. Joining the already impressive lineup are Dutch folk metal outfit Heidevolk, as well as French Canadian death metal machine Kataklysm, who will be performing two very special sets for sailors on board 70000 Tons Of Metal. For the first time ever, they will exclusively play their Album "In the Arms of Devastation" in its entirety for one performance. For the other set they will exclusively play their album "Serenity in Fire" in it's entirety.
The cruise will take place from January 29th to February 2nd, sailing from Miami, Florida to Puerto Plaza, Dominican Republic.
The lineup is now as follows: More...
Fleshgod Apocalypse Confirmed For 70000 Tons 2024
Italian symphonic death metal giants Fleshgod Apocalypse has been announced as the latest band joining the lineup of the 2024 edition of the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise. The journey will depart from Miami, Florida on January 29th and head to the Dominican Republic, before returning on February 2nd.
The lineup is now as follows:
Aborted
Angra
Blind Guardian
Blood Red Throne
Crypta
Dalriada
Depressive Age
Draconian
Epica
Equilibrium
Fleshgod Apocalypse
Grave Digger
The Halo Effect
Infected Rain
Iotunn
Legion Of The Damned
Lord Of The Lost
My Dying Bride
Mystic Prophecy
Nanowar Of Steel
Nervosa
Nile
Omnium Gatherum
Saor
Serenity
Sodom
Thyrfing
Tygers Of Pan Tang
Unleashed
Victory
Warkings
Tygers Of Pan Tang Confirmed For 70000 Tons 2024
New Wave Of British Heavy Metal stalwarts Tygers Of Pan Tang has been announced as the latest band for the next year's edition of the 70000 Tons Of Metal. The cruise will set sail on January 29th and head to Puerto Plaza, Dominican Republic before returning on February 2nd.
The lineup is now as follows:
Aborted
Angra
Blind Guardian
Blood Red Throne
Crypta
Dalriada
Depressive Age
Draconian
Epica
Equilibrium
Grave Digger
The Halo Effect
Infected Rain
Iotunn
Legion Of The Damned
Lord Of The Lost
My Dying Bride
Mystic Prophecy
Nanowar Of Steel
Nervosa
Nile
Omnium Gatherum
Saor
Serenity
Sodom
Thyrfing
Tygers Of Pan Tang
Unleashed
Victory
Warkings
Angra Debuts "Ride Into The Storm" Video
"Saddle" your ears as Brazilian progressive power metal legends Angra "Ride Into The Storm" with us today! After unveiling further details alongside launching pre-orders for new album "Cycles Of Pain" last week, the band finally present the first digital single off the record. Angra's new song has also been captured visually by a team led by Leo Liberti. The official music video in support of the forthcoming album, which will be released on November 3, 2023 through Atomic Fire Records, can be viewed below.
The band states: "'Ride Into The Storm' is a relentless and aggressive piece that captures the essence of Angra's style. With its fast-paced tempo and modern flair, the song retains the band's distinct DNA while delivering intricate and technically challenging passages; the fusion of traditional and progressive elements pushes the boundaries without sacrificing the band's signature style. 'Ride Into The Storm' is one more step in Angra's evolution, embodying aggression, speed, modernity, and ability in one cohesive and engaging package. The lyrics take us on a powerful and transformative journey, portraying the duality within us as we face both challenges and opportunities. Amidst division and adversity, we find the strength to evolve and grow. Guided by hope and a thirst for truth, we embark on a new crusade, united as warriors of change. With unwavering determination, we fearlessly confront the chaos, embracing transformation and forging our own destiny. The storm becomes our ally, propelling us forward as we ride towards a brighter future." More...
Angra To Release New Album In November
Today, Brazilian progressive power metal legends Angra are thrilled to announce that they have officially signed a deal with Atomic Fire Records! The group's metal leadership began over 30 years ago in 1991. Hailing since then as one of the finest metal acts originating from South America, the last decade saw the addition of vocalist Fabio Lione (Athena XIX, ex-Rhapsody Of Fire, ex-Vision Divine etc.) to their ranks. With Rafael Bittencourt and Marcelo Barbosa on guitars, Felipe Andreoli on bass and Bruno Valverde on drums, Angra have been keeping the momentum and now, joining Atomic Fire Records, they are ready to release their long-awaited 10th studio album titled »Cycles Of Pain« on November 3, 2023. Its launch will be supported by a special release show which will take place at São Paulo, Brazil's Tokio Marine Hall on the same day.
Founding member/guitarist Bittencourt says: "I'm very proud to announce that our newest album will come out on the 3rd of November and it's going to be released and distributed by Atomic Fire Records. We're very proud to be part of the Atomic Fire Records family now. It's a special moment for us in the band.
"For me, who started the band over 30 years ago, but also for everyone in the band, we're now in the third generation which means in the era of our third singer as we have Fabio Lione on vocals. So this will be the third record of the third generation. It's our 10th studio album, so it's like keeping the legacy but also focusing on the future.
"It's very funny to have this partnership with Atomic Fire Records because the word 'Angra' also stands for a place in Brazil where an atomic reactor was built in the 70s. This nuclear power plant is basically created to originate a kind of clean energy, but it's a very powerful one which could save the world in a way, but also destroy it. It'll be a very huge explosion and metaphorically we can say that it's going to be a very strong album and I hope to burn the world with music which can heal the soul of sad and lonely people."
Atomic Fire Records A&R Markus Wosgien says: "I remember receiving the Angra demo »Reaching Horizon« in 1992 for the fanzine I published in the 90s. I fell in love immediately, this was simply a new form of power metal - and after his departure in Viper, André Matos finally had a new home back then. One year later, »Angels Cry,« which I still consider being one of the best power metal albums of all time, was released, and over the years, Angra always developed, but still remained true to themselves. We are more than happy to be a part of their future now and to release their upcoming 10th studio album that blew us away once more. For us, Angra is also a matter to our hearts since they're a band we've always been following, respecting and loving; our whole team is more than proud that the band and their management decided to join our roster and to trust in us." More...
Iotunn & Dalriada Added To 70000 Tons 2024
The lineup for 70000 Tons Of Metal's twelfth voyage continues to grow with the addition of two more bands. Joining the already impressive lineup are Danish progressive metal outfit Iotunn and Hungarian folk metal veterans Dalriada. The festival will take place on board the Freedom Of The Seas ship and sail from Miami, Florida to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic between January 29th and February 2nd.
The lineup is now as follows:
Aborted
Angra
Blind Guardian
Blood Red Throne
Crypta
Dalriada
Depressive Age
Draconian
Epica
Equilibrium
Grave Digger
The Halo Effect
Infected Rain
Iotunn
Legion Of The Damned
Lord Of The Lost
My Dying Bride
Mystic Prophecy
Nanowar Of Steel
Nervosa
Nile
Omnium Gatherum
Saor
Serenity
Sodom
Thyrfing
Unleashed
Victory
Warkings
Serenity Confirmed For 70000 Tons Of Metal 2024
Austrian symphonic metal veterans Serenity has been announced as the latest name for 2024's 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise. The floating festival will take place from January 29th - February 2nd. The event will take place on board the Freedom Of The Seas and sail out of Miami, Florida, making its way to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
The lineup is now as follows:
Aborted
Angra
Blind Guardian
Blood Red Throne
Crypta
Depressive Age
Draconian
Epica
Equilibrium
Grave Digger
The Halo Effect
Infected Rain
Legion Of The Damned
Lord Of The Lost
My Dying Bride
Mystic Prophecy
Nanowar Of Steel
Nervosa
Nile
Omnium Gatherum
Saor
Serenity
Sodom
Thyrfing
Unleashed
Victory
Warkings
My Dying Bride Confirmed For 70000 Tons 2024
British Gothic doom legends My Dying Bride has been announced as the latest act for the 2024 edition of 70000 Tons Of Metal, which will take place from January 29th - February 2nd. The event will take place on board the Freedom Of The Seas and sail out of Miami, Florida, making its way to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
The lineup is now as follows:
Aborted
Angra
Blind Guardian
Blood Red Throne
Crypta
Depressive Age
Draconian
Epica
Equilibrium
Grave Digger
The Halo Effect
Infected Rain
Legion Of The Damned
Lord Of The Lost
My Dying Bride
Mystic Prophecy
Nanowar Of Steel
Nervosa
Nile
Omnium Gatherum
Saor
Sodom
Thyrfing
Unleashed
Victory
Warkings
Depressive Age Confirmed For 70000 Tons Of Metal
Reformed German thrash metal veterans Depressive Age has been confirmed as the latest band announced for the 2024 edition of the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise. The ship will sail out of Miami, Florida on January 29th and head to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic before returning on February 2nd.
The lineup is now as follows:
Aborted
Angra
Blind Guardian
Blood Red Throne
Crypta
Depressive Age
Draconian
Epica
Equilibrium
Grave Digger
The Halo Effect
Infected Rain
Legion Of The Damned
Lord Of The Lost
Mystic Prophecy
Nanowar Of Steel
Nervosa
Nile
Omnium Gatherum
Saor
Sodom
Thyrfing
Unleashed
Victory
Warkings
Three More Bands Confirmed For 70000 Tons 2024
The organisers of 70000 Tons Of Metal, the original heavy metal cruise, has revealed a further four names for the 2024 edition of the floating festival. Adding to the already impressive lineup, Finnish melodic death metal veterans Omnium Gatherum has been confirmed, while Dutch death/thrash metal outfit Legion Of The Damned and German heavy metal band Victory. The ship will sail out of Miami, Florida on January 29th and head to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic before returning on February 2nd.
The lineup is now as follows:
Aborted
Angra
Blind Guardian
Blood Red Throne
Crypta
Draconian
Epica
Equilibrium
Grave Digger
The Halo Effect
Infected Rain
Legion Of The Damned
Lord Of The Lost
Mystic Prophecy
Nanowar Of Steel
Nervosa
Nile
Omnium Gatherum
Saor
Sodom
Thyrfing
Unleashed
Victory
Warkings
70000 Tons Of Metal Confirms Two More Acts
70000 Tons Of Metal, the original and biggest metal cruise, has announced two more names for the already impressive 2024 lineup. Climbing aboard will be German heavy metal veterans Grave Digger, along with power metal compatriots Mystic Prophecy. The floating festival will begin its voyage from Miami, Florida on January 29th and head to Puerto Plaza, Dominican Republic before returning to the United States on February 2nd.
The lineup is now as follows:
Aborted
Angra
Blind Guardian
Blood Red Throne
Crypta
Draconian
Epica
Equilibrium
Grave Digger
The Halo Effect
Lord Of The Lost
Mystic Prophecy
Nanowar Of Steel
Nervosa
Nile
Saor
Sodom
Thyrfing
Unleashed
Warkings
Blind Guardian & Saor Confirmed For 70000 Tons '24
The organisers of the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise has announced a further two bands for next year's edition of the event. Joining the already stacked lineup are German power metal icons Blind Guardian and Scottish folk/black metal band Saor. The festival is set to take place between January 29th and February 2nd and will sail from Miami, Florida to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
The lineup is now as follows:
Aborted
Angra
Blind Guardian
Blood Red Throne
Crypta
Draconian
Epica
Equilibrium
The Halo Effect
Lord Of The Lost
Nanowar Of Steel
Nervosa
Nile
Saor
Sodom
Thyrfing
Unleashed
Warkings
Sodom Confirmed For 70000 Tons 2024
German thrash metal legends Sodom has been announced as the latest name for the 2024 edition of the 70000 Tons Of Metal festival. The cruise will set sail from Miami, Florida and head to Puerto Plaza, Dominican Republic, with the journey lasting from January 29th to February 2nd.
The lineup is now as follows:
Aborted
Angra
Blood Red Throne
Crypta
Draconian
Epica
Equilibrium
The Halo Effect
Lord Of The Lost
Nanowar Of Steel
Nervosa
Nile
Sodom
Thyrfing
Unleashed
Warkings
Two More Bands Confirmed For 70000 Tons 2024
The organisers of the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise have continued their early streak of names by announcing two more names for next year's edition of the festival. Hopping aboard the ship will be Swedish melodic death metal outfit The Halo Effect, comrprised of former In Flames members, and Norwegian death metal veterans Blood Red Throne, who will be premiering their brand new album at the event.
70000 Tons Of Metal 2024 will take place on the Freedom Of The Seas ship and will last from January 29th to February 2nd, travelling from Miami, Florida to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
The line up is now as follows:
Aborted
Angra
Blood Red Throne
Crypta
Draconian
Epica
Equilibrium
The Halo Effect
Lord Of The Lost
Nanowar Of Steel
Nervosa
Nile
Thyrfing
Unleashed
Warkings
Nile Confirmed For 70000 Tons Of Metal 2024
South Carolina death metal veterans Nile are the latest act to be confirmed for the 2024 edition of 70000 Tons Of Metal, the original heavy metal cruise. The event will take place between January 29th and February 2nd and will sail from Miami, Florida, heading to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
The lineup is now as follows:
The current lineup is now as follows:
Aborted
Angra
Crypta
Draconian
Epica
Equilibrium
Lord Of The Lost
Nanowar Of Steel
Nervosa
Nile
Thyrfing
Unleashed
Warkings
Nervosa, Crypta & More Confirmed For 70000 Tons
The organisers of the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise, the original heavy metal sea escape, have continued announcing bands early for the 2024 edition of the festival. Joining the five bands already confirmed are Italian comedy power metallers Nanowar Of Steel, central European power metal outfit Warkings, Swedish Viking metal band Thyrfing, Germany's Eurovision entrants Lord Of The Lost, female thrash warriors Nervosa, Brazilian death metal squadron Crypta, who themselves feature two former Nervosa members and Belgian deathgrind favourites Aborted, who will be premiering their brand new album on board.
The voyage will depart from Miami on January 29th and will head to the Dominican Republic town of Puerto Plata.
The current lineup is now as follows:
Aborted
Angra
Crypta
Draconian
Epica
Equilibrium
Lord Of The Lost
Nanowar Of Steel
Nervosa
Thyrfing
Unleashed
Warkings