Only a few weeks from releasing their brand new album, Cycles Of Pain, Angra have unleashed its third digital single, “Gods Of The World.” With the longplayer due out November 3, 2023 through Atomic Fire Records, they have also been building up their live schedule. See current dates and the new video below.
Pre-order/pre-save Cycles Of Pain here.
Stream/purchase “Gods Of The World” here.
Guitarist Rafael Bittencourt says: “This video is a reflection about who we are really following as leaders and who we are unconsciously worshipping with our acts. People might believe that they worship God and follow specific values, but in reality they have other priorities such as work, social position, food, social media, pleasure etc. Our highest values play a very small part in the way we behave. Most of us in contemporary society are addicted to being connected to the internet, networks, and social media. An illness that has become normal. It all starts with the fact that most of our work and survival depends on it, and ends on the sense of emptiness and anxiety when our phones are off. That makes us all very passive to the influence of all sorts of truths being bombarded simultaneously through what we follow. While our brains are numb and receptive, we’re commanded by external, also contradictory references. So the gods that rule the world nowadays are the chaos within our own habits, and we’re confused searching for vain experiences to fulfill our lonely and empty souls.”
After wandering the worlds of physicality (“Ride Into The Storm”) and mentality (“Tide Of Changes”), third digital single “Gods Of The World” peers towards lyrical fields about people that pretend to be extra-human while musically, Angra take listeners on an epic, symphonic adventure without lacking their complex and virtuosic trademark elements, making it a must for fans of various periods of the band’s career. The track’s accompanying music video was crafted by a creative team led by Leo Liberti once again and clarifies the bitter truth about our two-class society that causes so many cruelties unfortunately happening around the globe every day, every minute, every second…
Previous Cycles Of Pain videos:
Cycles Of Pain was produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by long-time Angra partner Dennis Ward (D.C. Cooper, Pink Cream 69, Place Vendome etc.) 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 (“Tears Of Blood”), Brazilian artists Lenine (“Vida Seca”) and Vanessa Moreno “(Tide Of Changes – Part II” and “Here In The Now”), and last but not least Juliana D’Agostini on piano (“Tears Of Blood”).
Cycles Of Pain will be available in the following formats:
CD-digipak
Jewelcase-CD
Various vinyls (red/yellow split-coloured | clear/blue marbled | clear yellow/white splatter)
Digital
Cycles Of Pain tracklisting:
01 Cyclus Doloris
02 Ride Into The Storm
03 Dead Man On Display
04 Tide Of Changes – Part I
05 Tide Of Changes – Part II
06 Vida Seca
07 Gods Of The World
08 Cycles Of Pain
09 Faithless Sanctuary
10 Here In The Now
11 Generation Warriors
12 Tears Of Blood
Angra live:
October 26 2023 BR Jardim Paulista – School of Rock (Album Listening Party) *NEW*
October 28 2023 BR São José dos Campos – Festival Hora do Rock @ Arena Vale Fest
November 01 2023 BR Brasília – Toinha Brasil Show
November 02 2023 BR Goiânia – Bolshoi Pub *NEW*
November 03 2023 BR São Paulo – Tokio Marine Hall (Album Release Show)
November 04 2023 BR Sorocaba – Toca Beach House *NEW*
November 10 2023 BR Mogi das Cruzes – Stage Hall
November 11 2023 BR São Paulo – Espaço Leste
November 14 2023 BR Americana – Lenda Music
November 17 2023 BR Jaraguá do Sul – Pirata Rock Bar *NEW*
November 18 2023 BR Joinville – Armageddon Metal Fest
November 19 2023 BR Porto Alegre – Opinião
December 01 2023 BR Belo Horizonte – Mister Rock
December 02 2023 BR Montes Claros – Parque de Exposições João Alencar Athayde
December 07 2023 BR Teresina – Bueiro do Rock *NEW*
December 09 2023 BR Recife – Clube Internacional do Recife *NEW*
December 15 2023 BR Rio de Janeiro – Circo Voador
January 29 – February 02.2024 US Miami, FL – 70,000 Tons of Metal
April 26 – 28 2024 BR São Paulo – Summer Breeze Brasil
September 04 2024 US Atlanta, GA – ProgPower USA @ Center Stage
More from Angra:
The group’s metal leadership began over 30 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 have been keeping the momentum and now they are ready to release their long-awaited 10th studio album through their new label partner Atomic Fire Records.
Angra are:
Fabio Lione | vocals
Rafael Bittencourt | guitars
Marcelo Barbosa | guitars
Felipe Andreoli | bass
Bruno Valverde | drums
Follow Angra:
www.facebook.com/angraofficialpage
www.instagram.com/angraofficial
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7IAXZaLTb6nkJr8RmVPn5y
https://label.atomicfire-records.com/project/angra