Angra - Drummer History & Gear | MetalForge
Angra, formed in 1991 in São Paulo, is Brazil's leading power/progressive metal band, blending neoclassical melodies with Brazilian rhythmic influences.
Explore Brazilian power metal band Angra's drummer lineage from Ricardo Confessori to current drummer Bruno Valverde.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the drummer for Angra?
Bruno Valverde has been Angra's drummer since 2014.
Did Ricardo Confessori drum on Angra's entire discography?
No. Confessori had two separate tenures (1993-2000 and 2009-2014), covering Holy Land, Fireworks, and Aqua. He did not play on the 1993 debut Angels Cry (session drummer Alex Holzwarth did), the 2001-2006 albums (Aquiles Priester), or anything from 2014 onward (Bruno Valverde).
Who played drums on Angra's debut album, Angels Cry?
Session drummer Alex Holzwarth (later of Rhapsody of Fire), not Ricardo Confessori. Founding drummer Marco Antunes departed mid-recording, and Confessori had not yet joined the band when the album was completed.
Who is Angra's longest-tenured member?
Guitarist Rafael Bittencourt is the band's only continuously-present original member, in the lineup since its 1991 founding.
Who played drums on Angra's "Angels Cry"?
Alex Holzwarth played drums on "Angels Cry" (1993).
Who played drums on Angra's "Cycles of Pain"?
Bruno Valverde played drums on "Cycles of Pain" (2023).