The Mariutti Team, team of the iconic Brazilian bassist, Luis Mariutti, joins forces with Audio, renowned venue in São Paulo, to give a new dimension to the already classic Festa da Firma Mariutti Team through SHAMANGRA, a show that brings together members of different phases and formations of Shaman and Angra, celebrating the trajectory of the two bands that are part of Luis Mariutti’s successful career. The event takes place on January 14, 2024.

The term SHAMANGRA emerged from a joke among fans, who had long dreamed of the possibility of a joint tour by the two bands, and which became a reality through the Mariutti Team, which sought to unite new talents and great names that also made history in both bands, and present an unusual set list, with great hits from both bands intertwining and retelling the story from a new perspective.

Bassist Luis Mariutti, drummer Aquiles Priester, guitarist Hugo Mariutti, vocalist Thiago Bianchi and keyboardist Fabio Ribeiro will be part of the historical formation of this presentation. They are joined by the very talented musicians of the new generation, Hanna Paulino (Vocals) and Helena Nagagata (Guitar).

Tickets are now available at https://www.ticket360.com.br/evento/27640/ingressos-para-shamangra

In addition to this grandiose show, the event will feature the launch show of Luis Mariutti’s first solo album, “Unholy”, where the musician presents a work of his own compositions, instrumental and sung, which aim to highlight the instrument that made him recognized as one of the best bass players in the world.

The Mariutti Team also selected great promises of National Metal to open the event, the bands FireWing, Vocifer and AuroControl

FireWing is armed with the talented Caio Kehyayan and Jota Fortinho, and they present their universe with a lot of technique: “We at FireWing are very excited for this great event for the Mariutti Team. We are going to bring a great show, and enjoy the event together with all the great performances of the day. We look forward to seeing you all there!” – Caio Kehyayan.

Vocifer is a band from Tocantins, which opened a universe of legends and myths from the northern region of Brazil. They will present the whole concept of “Jurupary”, their second studio album: “We are very happy and honored to be part of this great celebration of National Metal, which is certainly one of the biggest events of the year. big party!” – Joao Noleto.

The debutants of AuroControl come directly from the land of axé to show that Metal lives in the veins of Salvadorans, and present their first studio work: “Thanks, Mariutti Team! It will be great to play alongside these talented musicians, from so many different parts of the world. from the country! AuroControl is finalizing the debut album and we are ready for the show in SP” – Lucas de Ouro.

Finally, for the second consecutive year, the Mariutti Team will promote the Best of the Year award for its Zine. Voting will take place on the website mariuttiteam.com starting on December 10, 2023, at the launch of the 32nd edition of the Zine.

Check out the full service below:
Firma Mariutti Team Zine party with SHAMANGRA and concert for the release of Luis Mariutti’s first solo album
Opening bands: FireWing, Vocifer and AuroControl
Date: January 14, 2024, Sunday, from 4 pm
Location: Audio – Av. Francisco Matarazzo, 694 – Água Branca, São Paulo-SP
Tickets: https://www.ticket360.com. br/event/27640/shamangra-tickets
Organization: Mariutti Team and Audio

“Last Gasp”, the band’s new song, received a cinematic lyric video that you can check out below:

“Last Gasp” is the second single featuring the band’s new vocalist, Jota Fortinho

Still rocked by the excellent repercussion it had with the announcement of its new vocalist and the new version for “Time Machine”, FireWing released an unpublished song already with the new lineup and made it available on all digital platforms with distribution by the German label, Massacre Records . The news came accompanied by the announcement of the tour that the band will do in Brazil with the Finnish band Sonata Arctica.

This song is a complete immersion in the first great war between the Eons and Vishap, with a sound unlike anything FireWing has ever set out to do.

The FireWing concept is based on the History and Mythology of Armenia and Greece, within a universe in which all other mythologies and distinct cultures are also included. In 1915, the Armenian people experienced a great genocide known as the “Armenian Massacre”, which left more than 1.5 million dead.

The being who personifies the determination of the Armenian people after this massacre is Vahagn – King of the great Armenia of the Orontida Dynasty (5th century AD). Vahagn is one of the sons of Tigranes Orontida and succeeded his father in the fight against dragons (Vishap), being known as Vishapakagn – “the Dragon Slayer”. Vahagn rid Armenia of monsters and was deified because of his valor, and FireWing extols these values throughout their song development.

This song is a complete immersion in the first great war between Eons and Vishap. With a sound unlike anything FireWing ever set out to do, Last Gasp is about the spiritual and mental journey of its protagonists “Vahagn” and his father “Tigranes”, the Elder.

Caio Kehyayan comments on the release: “My intention with this song is to send a strong message to the entire Armenian Diaspora. Since the genocide thousands of Armenians have fled to different corners of the world, and today there are more Armenians outside of Armenia than in the country itself, which is located in the Caucasus region”.

The band’s new vocalist, Jota Fortinho, added: “When Caio sent me the song, the first thing that came to mind was a ride on a roller coaster, one of those giant ones, lol. I could say many things about this topic, because, in addition to being very technical, it is quite profound. I can sum it up this way: Last Gasp is an extreme rollercoaster ride. I’m really proud of what we did on this song.”

“Last Gasp” has production, lyrics and orchestrations by Caio Kehyayan, co-production by Fabiano Rodrigues, with mixing and mastering by Jack Kosto, arts by Junki Sakuraba and video production by Gabby Vessoni. The concept of world creation is by Caio Kehyayan.

Guitars: Caio Kehyayan
Vocals: Joao Fortinho
Bass: Peter Albert de Reyna
Drums: Chris Dovas
Orchestrated by Caio Kehyayan
Mixed and Mastered by Jack Kosto
Produced by Caio Kehyayan
Co-production by Fabiano Rodrigues
Artwork by Junki Sakuraba
Lyric Video by Gabby Vessoni
Concept and world building by Caio Kehyayan

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The band FireWing, based in the USA, has Brazilian and North American musicians trained at the renowned Berklee College of Music, one of the most important music institutions in the world. The group’s proposal is to bring new airs to symphonic metal, by combining the technique of heavy metal with melodic orchestrations. The first album, Resurrection, comes out on April 23 through the renowned label Massacre Records.

The concept album is a presentation of the plot and the fantasy universe of FireWing, based on the duality of the eternal conflict between light and darkness. This concept is brought to work in the representation of two mythological beings:

· Ember: the phoenix of hope, which seeks to restore peace and bring hope to tormented souls
· Vishap: the wyvern of darkness, which wants to absorb all existence in order to reformulate it in its own way.

Both face off in a world filled with chaos and despair, where the inhabitants fight a constant battle against their own shadows. The existence itself is compromised and this will be decided in a great battle, where light and shadow will collide in a way never seen before. The plot involves the listener combining a lyrical concept and a new musical proposal for the symphonic prog-power scene.

The disc has 14 tracks and special guest appearances by important musicians such as Bill Hudson, Luis Kalil, Haydée Irizarry and Jenn Sakura. The first singles released were “Tales of Ember & Vishap: The Meaning of Life ”and“ Far in Time ”. The most recent, which also received an elaborate video clip, is “Time Machine”.

To purchase the album: https://lnk.to/firewingresurrection

Concept

The lyrics of each of Resurrection’s fourteen tracks, put together, tell a complex story. Guitarist Caio Kehyayan explains how the issue of light / dark duality is discussed in the work: “This occurs from the moment that Vishap performs a dark ritual in order to condense the souls of all living beings inside a crystal, and so on. to have the domain of all existence. Those who resisted are plagued by the shadows every night. Those who failed to win their internal battles are absorbed by the crystal. When we lose to our own fears and give in to the darkness, we can be consumed by that negative energy and become someone else ”.

“The idea of ​​resurrection is very much connected to the concept of eternity. Basically, everything in the cosmos seeks eternity, be it light or darkness. Everything that exists wants to be eternal, and Vishap demonstrates this by trying to be stronger and thus dominate all beings in this universe”, he adds.

The other character, Ember, carries with it another meaning: “It represents rebirth, the ability to reinvent and evolve. However, for such a pure being to be able to rise from the ashes, it is necessary to have a receptacle that has an essence and aura as pure as Ember’s own. In order to remain eternal in the world and keep his legacy alive, his knowledge and wisdom are passed down through the generations”. This transmission, throughout the bloodline of the chosen one, in the end directs the search for light so that it strengthens itself and manages to win this battle. The message is that “In the end there is always hope”, he concludes.

Single “Time Machine”

The third and most recent single from FireWing is “Time Machine”, an expressive song that works with several nuances and colors in its sound, where the feeling is almost palpable. The composition gives the listener a feeling of immersion, taking him directly to the core of the entire plot.

“The lyrics are about the awakening of Ember’s ancestral powers in his receptacle, which, moved by the anguish of losing his beloved to the dark ritual of Vishap, tries to build a kind of portal to the past in order to reverse this situation. He ends up being tried again and must show that his soul is worthy of bonding with Ember. However, even if they manage to find their beloved on the spiritual plane, the two realize that there will be no chance of reversing that, and so they need to move on, their bond of eternal love is all that is left. In the end, he needed to be brave and see that his calling was much higher”, says vocalist Airton Araujo.

First singles

The first single released by FireWing, in March, was “Tales of Ember & amp; Vishap: The Meaning of Life ”, a track that also won a lyric video.

The virtuoso guitarist Caio commented on the song, which mixes melodic and aggressive moments: “It is the music that most represents the different technical approaches of the band.

The band FireWing proposes to bring new air to symphonic metal, by combining heavy metal technique with melodic orchestrations.

The first album, Resurrection, comes out on April 23 through the renowned label Massacre Records. The latest single from the work is “Time Machine”, released on April 19 with a special music video and also on the main digital streaming platforms.

Watch: https://youtu.be/QHofBdzqujI

The structure and layers of the track are detailed by vocalist Airton Araujo: ‘Time Machine’ is a very expressive song, it works very well with different nuances and colors in its sound. Feelings overflow here, being possible to practically touch them in some passages of the song, bringing an excellent feeling of immersion and throwing you in the middle of the whole plot ”, he explains. As for the lyrics, the musician adds: “It deals with the awakening of Ember’s ancestral powers in his receptacle, which, moved by the anguish of losing his beloved to the dark ritual of Vishap, tries to build a kind of portal to the past in order to reverse this situation. He realizes that it is not possible to bring her back, but they will still be connected forever. In the end, he needed to be brave and see that his calling was much greater”.

Caio Kehyayan, creator of the concept, explains the peculiar conception of audiovisual work, which mixes performances with scenes from the band playing: “Due to the pandemic, it was recorded in three different locations: New Hampshire (USA), Los Angeles (USA) and São Paulo (Brazil). The director who united the elements was Rodrigo Rossi. He had the mastery of directing the other two videographers so that the plot flowed naturally. Vocalist Airton Araujo played the main character of the plot, who was trying to save the love of his life, played by Jenn Sakura, in Los Angeles ”, he explains. Rodrigo Rossi’s participation went beyond the production part of the clip. The director played the elder in the rite of passage, where he shares the power of Ember with his son, played by Airton.

The Resurrection album is conceptual, and presents the plot and the fantasy universe of FireWing, based on the duality of the eternal conflict between light and darkness.

Technical list – Filming
São Paulo – Rodrigo Rossi and Poldo Longo
New Hampshire – Jonas Meyer and Doga Somer
Los Angeles – Julio Mendoza

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On April 6th, the band FireWing will release their newest single, the second from the album Resurrection, which will be released by the legendary Massacre Records. The song “Far in Time” hits digital streaming platforms and receives a lyric video. The track has an abstract lyrical theme that relates to reality.

Guitarist Caio Kehyayan comments on the concept: “The song talks about a world in darkness. People went into an internal battle, as the dragon Vishap is trying to suck the flame from their lives, to become even more powerful ”. The narrative tells that giving up this battle leads to death, and that even with fear, there is still hope.

Check out the video lyric: https://youtu.be/1rULUyktzhk

The fanciful concept, however, is related to reality, as it can refer to “people who get lost inside their own head, because of depression. It is about this internal battle of wanting to kill yourself, having suicidal thoughts. Not feeling enough ”, he adds.

Finally, the message is to overcome difficulties and move forward: “If you can’t win life’s battles, you won’t be able to go far in time to eternalize, to leave a legacy, a story. How far can you go? ”, Challenges the guitarist, leaving the closure due to the listener’s interpretation.

The album Resurrection hits stores on April 23. The first single from the work was “Tales of Ember & amp; Vishap: The Meaning of Life (Extended Version)”, track that also won a lyric video.

Resurrection is now available on pre-order: https://lnk.to/firewingresurrection

The cover of Resurrection was developed by Junki Sakuraba. The disc will feature heavy guests: Haydée Irizarry (Aversed, Carnivora), Bill Hudson (NorthTale) and Jenn Sakura, among others.

Firewing’s proposal, which brings together musicians trained at the renowned Berklee College of Music, is to bring new airs to symphonic metal, by combining the technique of heavy metal with melodic orchestrations. FireWing is formed by Airton Araujo (vocals), Chris Dovas (drums), Peter de Reyna (bass), Bruno Oliveira (guitar and orchestrations) and Caio Kehyayan.

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The band FireWing released on April 23 their debut album Resurrection, through Massacre Records. The first single from the work is “Tales of Ember & amp; Vishap: The Meaning of Life (Extended Version)”, track that also won a lyric video.

Check out the lyric video: https://youtu.be/zOe3iGwllU0

The virtuoso guitarist Caio Kehyayan comments on the new single, which mixes melodic and aggressive moments: “It is the song that most represents the different technical approaches of the band. It contains simple melodies, but also complex rhythms and exotic harmonies ”, he explains. “Airton explores different dynamics in his voice, even more so with the participation of Haydee Irizarry who brought in a complementary texture,” he adds.

About the song’s lyrical concept, the guitarist adds: “It is the climax of the duality between the two main characters in the history of the album. The lyrics are actually a dialogue between them, and the chorus is the narrator telling another perspective of the story ”, he concludes.

Resurrection is now available on pre-order: https://lnk.to/firewingresurrection

The cover of Resurrection was developed by Junki Sakuraba. The disc will feature heavyweight guests: in addition to Haydée Irizarry (Aversed, Carnivora), names like Bill Hudson (Northtale / Doro / I am Morbid) and Jenn Sakura will be present. The concept revolves around a story about the duality between two legendary mystical creatures that are the roots of human life and creation.

Firewing’s proposal, which brings together musicians trained at the renowned Berklee College of Music, is to bring new airs to symphonic metal, by combining the technique of heavy metal with melodic orchestrations. FireWing is formed by Airton Araujo (vocals), Chris Dovas (drums), Peter de Reyna (bass), Bruno Oliveira (guitar and orchestrations) and Caio Kehyayan (composer and guitarist)

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