Country of origin: Brazil Location: São Paulo, São Paulo Status: Active Formed in: 1991 Genre: Power/Progressive Metal Lyrical themes: Religion, Personal thoughts, Conceits, War, Life Current label: earMUSIC Years active: 1991-2007, 2009-present The band effectively split in half following 1998's Fireworks album, with vocalist Andre Matos departing along with the rhythm section of Luís Mariutti & Ricardo Confessori to form Shaman. n 2007, Angra were put on hold due to management issues (inaccurate rumors that the band had split up altogether also circulated) before regrouping in early 2009 with former drummer Ricardo Confessori to replace Aquiles Priester.