»Cycles Of Pain« is embracing the world! To be released on November 3, 2023 via Atomic Fire Records, iconic Brazilian progressive power metallers ANGRA are ready to present fans with their highly anticipated new studio album this autumn. Lead single ‘Ride Into The Storm’ sounded the attack in August, with hundred thousands of fans celebrating the group’s impressive return, and now, the quintet go one step further: ‘Tide Of Changes’ is an ambitious two-piece song consisting of an introducing but not minor essential ‘Part I’ leading into ‘Part II’ which spreads a slightly Far Eastern feel before evolving its beauty, pushed by significantly dominating bass lines of Felipe Andreoli.
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Andreoli comments: “This song came to life very quickly. After I played around with the initial riff, all subsequent parts kind of naturally fell into place. It’s a song full of dynamics and different textures, with a look to the future while we also nod to the past, especially in the middle section. Fabio did a brilliant job with the vocal lines and delivered a very inspired performance. The intro came about while I was working on some harmonies, then Fabio joined in and the magic happened.”
“The ‘Tide Of Changes’ lyrics were the first I wrote for the »Cycles Of Pain« album and portray exactly what the title denounces. We live in a moment of great instability and, while our ego seeks the comfort zone and control, it is fundamental to adapt to this impermanence, to surf the waves of destiny and not on our expectations. It’s the pains and frustrations that shape and strengthen us, to the point where we can beat our chest and say: ‘Let the next wave of difficulties come. Want to take another piece of me? Come on, I’ve waited for this moment!'” concludes guitarist Rafael Bittencourt.
»Cycles Of Pain« – Track Listing:
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
