Kiko Loureiro : new Zoom G2.1 KL signature

Angra's guitarist Kiko Loureiro presents on his Official Twitter new Zoom G2. 1 KL model signature, released at Namm 2011 in United States : special design and patches created by Kiko Loureiro !



For more news : Kiko Loureiro Official Twitter

Edu Falaschi : singing lessons

From Edu Falaschi Official Webiste :

Edu Falaschi is to start giving the series of private singing classes in São Paulo, Brazil beginning the 1st of March 2011. The musician will help his students to develop various elements of vocal techniques.

Edu Falaschi is one of the most renowned singers on the heavy metal scene in Brazil and worldwide with his 20-year career, 15 albums released and more than one million CDs sold. All the students can count on his great experience singing live and working in the studio with such bands as Angra, Almah and Symbols.

Edu Falaschi has already performed thousands of concerts all over the world, he is often invited as a special guest of the shows and the recordings of many Brazilian and international stars such as Dado Villa Lobos (Legião Urbana), Tarja Turunen, Genius Rock Opera among others.

Edu sang on the soundtrack of Brazilian version of the Japanese anime movie Saint Seiya. The musician has been selected several times by Japanese fans as one of the best rock singers in the world.

To get the prices and the other details and to book your lesson, please mail to edufalaschi@ edufalaschi.com.br

For more news : Edu Falaschi Official Website

Edu Falaschi : Carioca Anime 2011 (videos)

From Edu Falaschi Official Website :

“Anime e Tokusatsu Vídeos” presents the footage of Edu Falaschi’s presentation at “6 Years of Carioca Anime” (Carioca Anime 6 Anos) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The event took place in “Casa das Beiras” in Tijuca region of the city on 8-9th of January and included concerts of renowned Brazilan musicians, contests for the fans of anime, anime fashion shows and other activities. The solo performance of Edu became the key event of the first day of “Carioca Anime”. No wonder, Edu Falaschi got his important place on the Brazilian anime stage a while ago due to his participation in “Cavaleiros do Zodiaco” (Brazilian version of “Saint Seiya”) soundtrack, including the hit intro for this famous Japanese anime movie, “Pegasus Fantasy”. During the show, Edu performed a few songs from “Saint Seiya” soundtrack and some Angra’s songs and also answered various questions of the fans. You can find the videos from the show at the official blog of “Anime e Tokusatsu Vídeos”.

** Videos of the show : Angra's songs

- Part 2 with the song "Nove Era" (Angra)




- Part 4 with the song "Rebirth" (Angra) :




** Edu Falaschi interview :



Check out more videos of the show on Edu Falaschi French Official Blog !

For more news : Anime e Tokusatsu videos blog / Youtube / Edu Falaschi Official Website

Ricardo Confessori / Angra : video of the show in California

Angra's drummer Ricardo Confessori published on his Official Twitter the link of a video from RMV showing some extracts of the Angra's show at House Of Blues in California on January 14th ! Enjoy ;)



For more news : Whiplash

Angra : Aqua European Tour 2011

From Edu Falaschi Official Website :

"Angra is coming back to Europe in February 2011 with the tour supporting their brand new album, Aqua. From 11th to 27th of February the band will play in various cities of Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, France, Spain and England. Please, see the confirmed dates below or check out the interactive schedule in the Events section of our site for the further details about every show.

A young Brazilian metal band from Curitiba, Kattah has been recently announced as an opening act for the whole European tour of Angra. According to Kattah’s frontman Roni Sauaf, it became possible due to the interest of Angra’s members, mainly, Edu Falaschi who turned to be a real friend of Kattah. Last year Edu participated as a special guest in a few shows of the band (Video). Right now, Kattah is close to release its debut album “Eyes Of Sand” and to launch a video clip.

“Aqua” was released in Europe on September 27th, 2010 through SPV/Steamhammer in four formats: a limited-edition digipack that includes a bonus CD featuring a career-spanning overview of ANGRA’s Edu Falaschi (vocals) era; a standard jewel-case edition; a double-LP edition that includes three bonus tracks; also the album is available as a digital download. It will be the first European tour of the band since February/March 2007. As previously reported, last year Angra already presented the Aqua World Tour program in many cities in Brazil, performed in Japan at Loud Park Festival and in Taiwan, and just recently Angra is back to Brazil after two North American dates played on 13-14th of January in California together with another legendary Brazilian-based metal act, Sepultura."

ANGRA – Aqua World Tour 2011 – Europe :

- As (BELGIUM) Feb. 11 / 2011
- Pratteln (SWITZERLAND) Feb. 12 / 2011
- Milan (ITALY) Feb. 13 / 2011
- Bologna (ITALY) Feb. 15 / 2011
- Nancy (FRANCE) Feb. 16 / 2011
- Lyon (FRANCE) Feb. 17 / 2011
- Barcelona (SPAIN) Feb. 18 / 2011
- Bordeaux (FRANCE) Feb. 19 / 2011
- Madrid (SPAIN) Feb. 20 / 2011
- Toulouse (FRANCE) Feb. 22 / 2011
- Montpellier (FRANCE) Feb. 23 / 2011
- Nantes (FRANCE) Feb. 24 / 2011
- Tourcoing/Lille (FRANCE) Feb. 25 / 2011
- London (ENGLAND) Feb. 26 / 2011
- Paris (FRANCE) Feb. 27 / 2011

Rafael Bittencourt, Namm show 2011, video

From Bravewords :

"The 2011 NAMM convention was held last weekend in Anaheim, CA. Metal Assault has uploaded footage of Angra guitarist Rafael Bittencourt performing the song 'The Rage Of The Waters' at the Egnator booth. Check out the footage below":



Thanks to Irina Ivanova for the link ;)

For more news : Bravewords / Metal Assault

Angra : show in Los Angeles

Angra continues the Aqua World Tour in USA and plays today with Sepultura at House Of Blues in Los Angeles, West Hollywood / CA from 8h30pm (US time) !

For more news : House Of Blues

Angra : show in Anaheim (USA)

Angra begins the North American part of Aqua World Tour 2010-2011 and plays today with Sepultura at House Of Blues in Anaheim / CA (USA) from 8h00pm (US time) !

For more news : House Of Blues

Felipe Andreoli : "Tao Caos & Cronus" project

Felipe Andreoli, Renato Bon, Eduardo Foo

Angra's bassist Felipe Andreoli, takes part in "Taos Caos & Cronus" project, CD-DVD of illustrative videos from the drummer Renato Bon, with the participation of renowned guests such as Joe Moghrabi and Eduardo Foo almong others.

This project presents the results of applications of research of the drummer Renato Bon regarding techniques of composition that can alter the human perception and consciousness about the chronology of time.

Tao Caos & Cronus Project is :
*Composer and drummer : Renato Bon
*Guitarists : Joe Moghrabi, Eduardo Foo, Ricky Lucas, Johnny Moraes, Vandré Nascimento.
*Bassists : Felipe Andreoli, Biek Yohaitus, Ricardo Strani.




For more news : Whiplash / Rock Way

Kiko Loureiro : Best in Shred National Finals in USA

Kiko Loureiro takes part today in Best in Shred National Finals in California USA, today from 7h30 pm (US time).

He is one of the guest judges scheduled to appear at the event with John 5, George Lynch, Franck Bello, Herman Li and Andy Timmons !

The winner of the competition will receive $ 20, 000 in gear and play live on stage with Steve Vai !

For more news : samashmusic.com

Angra : shows in USA

From Edu Falaschi Official Website :

Angra will play in California together with another Brazilian leading metal band, Sepultura. These shows represent the North American part of Aqua World Tour 2010-2011 supporting the brand new album of the band. “Aqua” was released in North America on 12th of October 2010 through SPV/Steamhammer. ANGRA already played many shows of AQUA Tour in various cities of Brazil in 2010 and performed at the renowned Japanese rock festival Loud Park (October 2010). With California dates the band start their live activities this year.

The dates are:

** January 13 – House Of Blues – Anaheim, CA
House of Blues / 1530 S. Disneyland Dr.
Anaheim, Los Angeles CA 92802 / United States
Tel: 714.778.BLUE
Web: www.hob.com/

** January 14 – House Of Blues – West Hollywood, CA
House Of Blues (Sunset Strip) / 8430 Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, Los Angeles CA 90069 / United States
Tel: (323) 848-5100
Web: www.hob.com/

For more news : Edu Falaschi Official Website

Edu Falaschi : Carioca Anime 2011

Angra's singer Edu Falaschi takes part today in Carioca Anime 2011 in Tijuca / RJ (Brazil) from 6h00pm (Brazilian time) !

Edu is one of the greatest names of anime songs in Brazil and is well known to be the singer of the Brazilian themes of Saint Seiya and Knights of the Zodiac !

Production of the event promises an unforgettable show ;)

For more news : Carioca Anime 2011

Angra France : "Meet & greet 2011" contest

The Official French website of the band organizes a contest to win "Meet And Greet 2011" during the Aqua French Tour !

The 96 winners will be elected by draw on January 31 !

To take part in Angra France contest it's easy : check out the following link( http://www.angra.fr/contest.html) and fill out the register form with your mail address !

Good Luck ;)

Kiko Loureiro : new video for Zoom

Check out the new video made by Kiko Loureiro for his endorsed brand Zoom ! Enjoy ;)



For more news : Kiko Loureiro Official Twitter / Zoom video

Angra France Blog : playlist of the month

Here is the new playlist of the month :

• A Monster In Her Eyes (Aqua, 2010)
• Lease Of Life, remixed version (Aqua, 2010)
• Ego Painted Grey (Aurora Consurgens, 2006)
  
• The Temple Of Hate (Temple Of Shadows, 2004)
• Rebirth, acoustic version (Hunters And Prey, 2002)
• Unholy Wars (Rebirth, 2001)

Enjoy ;)

Angra : Best wishes from the band

here are the best wishes for 2011 published by Angra's musicians on their official Twitter :

**Edu Falaschi via Twitvid :

** Kiko Loureiro via Twitter :
"Happy New Year ! Thanks for all of the support in 2010 !"

** Felipe Andreoli via Twitter :
"Feliz 2011! Happy 2011! 2011おめでとう! Buon 2011! Joyeux 2011! Glückliches 2011! 2011年快乐! Счастливый 2011 году!"

** Ricardo Confessori via Twitter :
"Great luxe of life is to look back and feel proud of our history. The great thing is to live each moment as if it were the recipe for happiness here and now. Of course, life plays tricks... But just think : no fun to live without laughing at least once a day ? Makes it sense to get upset over ? I want to live well. 2010 was a year full of good things and achievements, but also full of problems and disappointments. Normal. Sometimes you expect too much. Normal. Money didn't come, which disappointed his friend, love hurts. Normal. Next year will be no different. Change of century, change of millenium, but man is full of imperfections, nature has her personality... HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OF YOU, MY FRIENDS ! WHETHER IT'S WORTH ... LIVE INTENSELY ! BE HAPPY !"