Aquiles Priester

Aquiles Priester (born June 25, 1971) is the drummer of the Brazilian power metal band Hangar. In 2006, Aquiles participated in Fábio Laguna's Freakeys project. He is a former member of Angra. Aquiles Priester was born in Otjo, South Africa. His first exposure to the instrument was at age four while watching a jazz ensemble perform on television. Aquiles moved to Brazil in 1977, and played football until 1985. In 1985 he attended the "Rock in Rio... More

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  • Jun 25, 1971 (age 40 years)

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  • Priester, Aquiles

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  • 2000
  • Nov 1997
  • 2006
  • Mar 2001
  • 2008
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