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Angra is a power metal band from São Paulo, Brazil known for its symphonic interludes, highly technical instrumental playing and regional elements.
Angra"s first line-up was formed in 1991 with Andre Matos, Rafael Bittencourt, Kiko Loureiro, Luís Mariutti and Marco Antunes. They recorded their first EP Reaching Horizons, which was followed by Marco Antunes leaving the band in 1992 just prior to the recording of their first album Angels Cry. Alex Holzwarth, Rhapsody of Fire, was chosen as a replacement for the recording sessions and was later replaced by Ricardo Confessori. This was the longest lived Angra line-up. In 2000 Matos, Mariutti and Confessori left the band, eventually grouping together to form the heavy metal band Shaaman. In 2001 Eduardo Falaschi, Felipe Andreoli and Aquiles Priester joined the band for the release of Rebirth. The band also recruited keyboard players on different occasions after Andre Matos" departure but they never received "member" status. In mid 2008, Priester left the band due to differences with other band members and in late 2008, Confessori confirmed his return to take over drums.
[edit] Current members
Eduardo Falaschi – vocals (2001–present) 
Rafael Bittencourt – guitars, backing vocals (1991–present) 
Kiko Loureiro – guitars, backing vocals (1992–present) 
Felipe Andreoli – bass guitar, backing vocals (2001–present) 
Ricardo Confessori – drums (1993-2000; 2009–present)
Guest musician:
Daniel dos Santos – live keyboards (2009–present)