Brazilian progressive power metal icons ANGRA will release their highly anticipated new studio album, Cycles Of Pain, on November 3rd via Atomic Fire Records.
Lead single, âRide Into The Storm,â sounded the attack in August, with thousands of fans celebrating the group’s impressive return. Today, the quintet go one step further: âTide Of Changesâ is an ambitious two-piece song consisting of an introductional but essential âPart Iâ leading into âPart IIâ which spreads a subtle Far Eastern feel before evolving its beauty, pushed by the dominating bass lines of Felipe Andreoli. Additionally, the film crew of Leo Liberti (libertafilmes.com.br) have once again created a stunning music video for the band, this time also adding 3D effects, putting a futuristic stamp on the proceedings
Andreoli comments, “This song came to life very quickly. After I played around with the initial riff, all subsequent parts kind of naturally fell into place. It’s a song full of dynamics and different textures, with a look to the future while we also nod to the past, especially in the middle section. Fabio [Lione] did a brilliant job with the vocal lines and delivered a very inspired performance. The intro came about while I was working on some harmonies, then Fabio joined in, and the magic happened.â
“The ‘Tide Of Changes’ lyrics were the first I wrote for the Cycles Of Pain album and portray exactly what the title denounces,â notes guitarist Rafael Bittencourt, âWe live in a moment of great instability and, while our ego seeks the comfort zone and control, it is fundamental to adapt to this impermanence, to surf the waves of destiny and not on our expectations. It’s the pains and frustrations that shape and strengthen us, to the point where we can beat our chest and say, ‘Let the next wave of difficulties come. Want to take another piece of me? Come on, I’ve waited for this moment!’â
Watch the YouTube premiere of the music video for this monumental track at 11:00am ET / 8:00am PT with select band members joining the live chat at THIS LOCATION.Â
Stream/purchase âTide Of Changes – Part IIâ HERE.
Watch the bandâs previously released video for âRide Into The Stormâ HERE.
Cycles Of Pain was produced, recorded, mixed, and mastered by long-time ANGRA partner Dennis Ward (D.C. Cooper, Pink Cream 69, Place Vendome) at the Sonastério & Elephant Office in Brazil, while mixing and mastering took place at The TrakShak in Karlsdorf, Germany. Its artwork was designed by Erick Pasqua before Jonathan Canuto took care of layout duties.
The album also features a range of guests including appearances by Amanda Somerville (âTears Of Bloodâ), Brazilian artists Lenine (âVida Secaâ) and Vanessa Moreno (âTide Of Changes â Part IIâ and âHere In The Nowâ), and Juliana DâAgostini on piano (âTears Of Bloodâ).
Cycles Of Pain will be available in the following formats: digipak CD, jewel case CD, vinyl in various color variants (Red/Yellow Split, Clear/Blue Marbled, Clear Yellow/White Splatter), and digitally.
Preorder the album in the physical format of your choice, presave it on your favorite DSP or preorder it digitally to receive âRide Into The Stormâ instantly now at angra.afr.link/cyclesofpainPR.
Subscribe to Atomic Fire Records on YouTube and listen to âTide Of Changes – Part IIâ and âRide Into The Stormâ as well as other new tracks in the AFR New Releases playlist on Spotify HERE.
ANGRAâs metal leadership began over thirty 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 has been keeping the momentum and now they are ready to release their long-awaited tenth studio album through their new label partner, Atomic Fire Records.
ANGRA Live:
10/28/2023 Festival Hora do Rock @ Arena Vale Fest – São José dos Campos, BR
11/03/2023 Tokio Marine Hall (Album Release Show) – São Paulo, BR
11/10/2023 Stage Hall – Mogi Das Cruzes, BR
11/11/2023 Espaço Leste – São Paulo, BR
11/14/2023 Lenda Music – Americana, BR
11/18/2023 Armageddon Metal Fest – Joinville, BR
11/19/2023 Opinião – Porto Alegre, BR
12/01/2023 Mister Rock – Belo Horizonte, BR
12/02/2023 Parque de Exposições João Alencar Athayde – Montes Claros, BR
12/15/2023 Circo Voador – Rio de Janeiro, BR
1/29â2/02/2024 70,000 Tons Of Metal – Miami, FL
4/26-28/2024 Summer Breeze Brasil – São Paulo, BR
9/04/2024 ProgPower USA @ Center Stage – Atlanta, GA
ANGRA:
Fabio Lione â vocals
Rafael Bittencourt â guitars
Marcelo Barbosa â guitars
Felipe Andreoli â bass
Bruno Valverde â drums
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