Angra (band)

Angra (which means "Goddess of Fire") is the name for a power metal band from São Paulo, Brazil known for putting regional elements in their songs. Angra's elements are:

Lineup

• Eduardo Falaschi (born May 8, 1972 in São Paulo, Brazil) - Lead singer
• Kiko Loureiro (Pedro Henrique Loureiro, born June 16, 1972 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) - Guitar
• Rafael Bittencourt (born October 22, 1971 in Brazil) - Guitar
• Felipe Andreoli (born March 7, 1980 in Brazil) - Bass
• Aquiles Priester (born June 26, 1971 in South Africa) - Drummer
• Fábio Laguna - Keyboards

Former members

• André Matos (André Coelho Matos, born September 14, 1971 in São Paulo, Brazil) - Lead singer
• Luís Mariutti (Luís Eduardo Mariutti Pereira, born March 22, 1971 in São Paulo, Brazil) - Bass
• Ricardo Antunes - Drummer
• Ricardo Confessori (born January 16, 1969 in São Paulo, Brazil) - Drummer
• Fábio Ribeiro - Keyboards

History

Founded by singer André Matos, Angra released its first demo ("Reaching Horizons") tape in 1992.

Discography

Albums

• Angels Cry (1993 in music)
  • Reaching Horizons, 1992 EP
  • Evil Warning, 1994 EP
• Holy Land (1996 in music)
  • Freedom Call, 1996 EP
• Fireworks (1998 in music)
  • Lisbon, 1998 Single
• Rebirth (2001 in music)
  • Acid Rain, 2001 Demo Single
  • Hunters and Prey, 2002 EP

Live

• Holy Live, 1997 EP
• Rebirth World Tour - Live in São Paulo, 2002