Angra

The Profile

Angra is a Brazilian metal band known for blending power metal and progressive metal with classical/orchestral elements and Brazilian influences. The group’s early era featured vocalist André Matos; later releases feature vocalist Edu Falaschi, with guitarists Kiko Loureiro and Rafael Bittencourt frequently highlighted in reviews for their technique and songwriting.

Formed in 1991 in São Paulo, Brazil; widely categorized as power/progressive metal. Notable members include guitarists Rafael Bittencourt and Kiko Loureiro; early vocalist André Matos; later vocalist Edu Falaschi. Released the albums “Angels Cry” (1993), “Holy Land” (1996), and “Temple of Shadows” (2004).

Across these reviews, Angra are celebrated as a Brazilian prog/power metal standout: technical yet melodic, often enriched with orchestration and Brazilian/folk colors. The biggest praise clusters around “Holy Land,” “Angels Cry,” and “Temple of Shadows,” with “Carolina IV” and “Carry On” repeatedly framed as peaks. Reviews also note lineup changes (André Matos to Edu Falaschi) and debate how “power” vs “progressive” balance shifts across eras. Later records like “Aqua” and “Aurora Consurgens” are treated as solid but more divisive compared to the mid-’90s and 2004 highs.