Angra - 'Gods Of The World' (official music video)

You know we're not the same
No matter who's to blame
We're dreaming of a better world
Time for the human race
Don't give up in disgrace
Give meaning to your words

Words are lies
You know how well the story goes
They blind, blind your eyes
You fall in with the darkest minds

Gods of the world

You have to realize
Old heroes in disguise
No one is perfect in this world
They force us to divide
And all the cards they hide
So they have full control

Words are lies
You know how well the story goes
They blind, blind your eyes
You fall in with the darkest minds

Gods of the world
Control us all
They play your fortune in a game of rise and fall
And every minute
They call the shots
Marionettes under the strings of the gods
Gods of the world
Gods of the world

Words are crimes
The enemy's been idolized
Blind, blind your eyes
Sustaining all the darkest minds

Gods of the world
Control us all
They play your fortune in a game of rise and fall
And every minute
They call the shots
Marionettes under the strings of the gods
Gods of the world
Gods of the world
Gods of the world

Δισκογραφική επιστροφή ουσιαστικά μετά από μία πενταετία για τους Angra (αν δεν συνυπολογίσουμε ep, singles, live albums, συλλογές κλπ). Ο διάδοχος του album "Ømni" και δέκατος "ολοκληρωμένος" δίσκος των Βραζιλιάνων power metallers φέρει τον τίτλο "Cycles of Pain" και αναμένεται στα ξεκινήματα του επόμενου μήνα. Το έδαφος προετοιμάζει το μουσικό βίντεο του τραγουδιού "Gods Of The World", για το οποίο ο κιθαρίστας Rafael Bittencourt μας λέει σχετικά:

«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.

Δελτίο τύπου: «It's been five long years since iconic Brazilian power metal kings Angra released their latest album, "Ømni". Finally the band is back now with new music, proving once again to be one of the most unique bands of the genre.

Angra's signature sound - merging classic virtuosic power metal with progressive elements and rhythms - is on full display here and makes "Cycles Of Pain" a highlight for every fan of sophisticated first-class metal.

The band's long-running line-up (founded in 1991) is joined by former Rhapsody of Fire vocalist Fabio Lione since 2013, who once again delivers an incredible performance.

Guest appearances by multiple Latin Grammy winner Lenine (on the partly Portuguese song "Vida Seca") as well as Amanda Somerville (Avantasia, Kiske / Somerville) and Vanessa Moreno round off Angra's new masterpiece perfectly. "Cycles Of Pain" was mixed and mastered by Dennis Ward (Helloween, Magnum, Firewind).»

Band: Angra
Country of origin: Brazil
Location: São Paulo, São Paulo
Formed in: 1991
Genre: Power / Progressive Metal
Lyrical themes: Religion, Personal thoughts, Conceits, War, Life
Years active: 1991-2007, 2009-present

Video: "Gods Of The World"
Music, Lyrics: by R. Bittencourt
Video Company Credit: Directed by Leo Liberti
Gimbal Operator: Renan Pacheco
3D Artists: Daniel Megias, Piotrek_Naumowicz, Pong Chan, Savagerus
Editing and Color: Leo
Final POST: R.O.D.

Album: "Cycles of Pain"
Type: Full length
Release date: November 3rd, 2023
Label: Atomic Fire Records
Format: CD, 2 12" vinyls, Digital

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

Band members:
Fabio Lione - Vocals
Rafael Bittencourt - Guitars, Vocals
Marcelo Barbosa - Guitarsω
Felipe Andreoli - Bass
Bruno Valverde - Drums

Guest/Session:
Fernanda Lira - Vocals
Lenine - Vocals (track 6)
Angel Sberse - Vocals
Karina Menascé - Vocals
Mayara Puertas - Vocals
Amanda Somerville - Vocals (track 12)
Vanessa Moreno - Vocals (tracks 5, 10)
Juliana D'Agostini - Piano (track 12)

Miscellaneous staff:
Dennis Ward - Producer, Mixing, Mastering
Erick Pasqua - Cover art
Jonathan Canuto - Design