ANGRA announces first show of the new lineup

[AngraRULES]

...without announcing who the new singer is...

They will be performing at 70,000 Tons in January. I just thought I'd share that if Andre is the singer, I will swim after that boat if I have to.

 

[Justin G]

Holy Land II: Milton's Quest

 

[Diabolik]

interesting that they have a show booked but no announcement of who the singer is.

 

[Jasonic]

interesting that they have a show booked but no announcement of who the singer is.

Hey, Nightwish *sortof* did the same thing on their most recent US tour!

 

[AngraRULES]

Hey, Nightwish *sortof* did the same thing on their most recent US tour!

Only Nightwish doesn't need their original singer in order to be relevant again... and I say this as a huge Angra fan... :\

 

[Justin G]

interesting that they have a show booked but no announcement of who the singer is.

Kamelot did that with their last tour.

 

[ashaman7122]

Bands have been going on tour for years without announcing me as their new lead singer. I've learned to live with it.

Got burned by Queensryche just this year...sigh...


Rock on!

 

[Stingray11214]

...without announcing who the new singer is...

They will be performing at 70,000 Tons in January. I just thought I'd share that if Andre is the singer, I will swim after that boat if I have to.

It would be wild if Milton found out that Angra's new singer was named "Andre", he swam to the boat, climbed up onto the poop deck, got a Corona, sashayed up to the rail, and when Angra came to the stage, announced the new frontman was some schlub named Andre LeBoeuf.

The look on his face would be priceless.

 

[AngraRULES]

 

[Mardoch]

I cannot fathom why anyone likes Matos this much. He puts me to sleep.

 

[AngraRULES]

I cannot fathom why anyone likes Matos this much. He puts me to sleep.

Personal taste?

I mean, when you compare it to the other former Angra singer... well, at least Matos can still sing live.

 

[Diabolik]

I cannot fathom why anyone likes Matos this much. He puts me to sleep.

Matos is one of the greatest singers. I know a lot of people dont like him but I think he is fantastic and super talented.

 

[AngraRULES]

Denying Matos' talent and important contributions to the scene (even if not as relevant anymore) is the stupidest thng one can do, and I say this with all bias aside...

 

[Mardoch]

I didn't deny him anything. I just said I don't get the fanatacism that gets pointed his way. Clearly there is personal taste involved, but...dunno. I just remember listening to one of his solo discs the year he was slated for the fest and I couldn't even finish it. His time in Angra was not as bad, but I'd take Edu every time.

I can't say much about Edu live, but I love him on disc. Which I can't say about Matos.

 

[Jasonic]

You guys are nerds!
Arguing about power metal vocalists is like so 2003.

 

[Diabolik]

You guys are nerds!
Arguing about power metal vocalists is like so 2003.

coming from the guy with the chain wallet. 1996 called and wants it back tough guy!

 

[AngraRULES]

I didn't deny him anything.

Gotcha. I wasn't sure if you were just a naysayer without really knowing about his career or not.

I just said I don't get the fanatacism that gets pointed his way.

I understand that. I personally still don't understand the fanaticism towards Arjen Lucassen and Ayreon. But I know how important of a role he's played in the progressive metal scene, having his releases become a staple of the genre. They still put me to sleep as well, but you gotta give him credit, just as Andre deserves his.

Clearly there is personal taste involved, but...dunno. I just remember listening to one of his solo discs the year he was slated for the fest and I couldn't even finish it. His time in Angra was not as bad, but I'd take Edu every time.

Interesting. Do you really think an album like Aurora Consurgens or Aqua is a better release (both musically and vocally) than, say, classics like Holy Land and Angels Cry? That's a really bold statement, and while again, it is all about personal taste, I find it absurdly unlikely that anyone would make that choice.

I can't say much about Edu live, but I love him on disc. Which I can't say about Matos.

Edu blew his voice because Angra basically forced him to sing stuff out of his register. It got to the point that live performances with Edu were just unbearable to watch. Nothing compared to the Edu we got in 2002 at ProgPower III. I'll show you three videos and then you can see how he went downhill... (which is a shame, as I love the guy!)

Angra at ProgPower III (2002):


Angra at Loud Park (2005):


Angra at Rock in Rio (2011 - beware!):
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lby_fBeuKXY&feature=related[/ame]

 

[Jasonic]

coming from the guy with the chain wallet. 1996 called and wants it back tough guy!

Just a chain.....no wallet.........

I perform music that was written in the 90s, so at least I have just cause......

What's next? You guys going to argue who's better?
BLIND GUARDIAN VS RHAPSODY?

or IN FLAMES VS DARK TRANQUILLITY?

 

[AngraRULES]

Just a chain.....no wallet.........

I perform music that was written in the 90s, so at least I have just cause......

What's next? You guys going to argue who's better?
BLIND GUARDIAN VS RHAPSODY?

or IN FLAMES VS DARK TRANQUILLITY?

We tried to argue about who the most annoying forum member was, but that was easily decided...

 

[edgeofthorns]

We tried to argue about who the most annoying forum member was, but that was easily decided...

Buuuuuurn!

~Brian~

PS - We love you Jason!