Angra

Angra is a power metal band from São Paulo, Brazil known for its symphonic interludes, highly technical guitar playing, and regional elements. Angra was formed in 1991 by Santa Marcelina Music College students vocalist André Matos, duo guitarist Rafael Bittencourt and André Linhares, and were joined by former Rafael Bittencourt band mate drummer Marcos Antunes, as well as former Firebox bassist and former both Rafael Bittencourt and André Linhare... more

Angra is a power metal band from São Paulo, Brazil known for its symphonic interludes, highly technical guitar playing, and regional elements. Angra was formed in 1991 by Santa Marcelina Music College students vocalist André Matos, duo guitarist Rafael Bittencourt and André Linhares, and were joined by former Rafael Bittencourt band mate drummer Marcos Antunes, as well as former Firebox bassist and former both Rafael Bittencourt and André Linhares high-school mate Luís Mariutti. With this line-up, several of the first band hits were composed, mainly by Rafael Bittencourt and André Matos. The very first song to take form was "Time", which later became part of their first album; "Angels Cry", composed by Matos and Bittencourt came shortafter; "Queen of the Night" was originally "Rainha" and was written by Bittencourt while he played with Marcos Antunes in another band, the song was then revived to integrate Angra's repertoire; and "Carry On" was brought ready to band, composed by Andre... less