Angra
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: Brazil
- Born: 1991 in São Paulo, Brazil
- Active: 1991–present
Biography
Angra is a Brazilian progressive and power metal band formed in 1991. The band has released ten studio albums, six EPs and seven live CD/DVDs. Led for much of its history by Rafael Bittencourt, it has achieved notable popularity in Japan and parts of Europe. The band was formed in November 1991 by former Viper vocalist Andre Matos and guitarists Rafael Bittencourt and Andre Linhares, in collaboration with music promoter and Rock Brigade magazine owner Antonio "Toninho" Pirani.
Genres
Angra Discography
- Angels Cry (1993) - Album - rated 3.22/5
- Evil Warning (1994) - EP - rated 3.64/5
- Holy Land (1996) - Album - rated 3.27/5
- Live Acoustic at Fnac (1998) - Album
- Fireworks (1998) - Album - rated 3.15/5
- Angels Cry / Holy Land (1998) - Compilation
- Acoustic... and More (1998) - EP
- Rainy Nights (1998) - Single
- Lisbon (1998) - Single
- Rebirth (2001) - Album - rated 3.21/5
- Hunters and Prey (2002) - EP - rated 3.39/5
- Rebirth World Tour - Live in São Paulo (2002) - Album - rated 3.35/5
- Temple of Shadows (2004) - Album - rated 3.35/5
- Aurora consurgens (2006) - Album - rated 2.97/5
- Aqua (2010) - Album - rated 2.98/5
- Secret Garden (2014) - Album - rated 3.22/5
- Ømni (2018) - Album - rated 3.27/5
- Cycles of Pain (2023) - Album - rated 3.61/5
Members
- Rafael Bittencourt - Guitar, vocals (1991–present)
- Andre Matos - Vocals, keyboards, piano (1991–2000)
- LuÃs Mariutti - Bass (1991–2000)
- Kiko Loureiro - Guitar, keyboards (1992–2015)
- Ricardo Confessori - Drums (1993–2000; 2009–2014)
- Edu Falaschi - Vocals (2000–2012)
- Felipe Andreoli - Bass, keyboards (2001–present)
- Aquiles Priester - Drums (2001–2008)
- Fabio Lione - Vocals (2013–2025)
- Bruno Valverde - Drums (2014–present)
- Marcelo Barbosa - Guitar (2015–present)