Angra Announce Hiatus Following Planned Brazlian Tour

Man, Brazilian metal’s taking a bit of a hit lately when it comes to established acts, eh? I mean, you’ve got Sepultura calling it quits pretty soon and earlier today, Angra announced they’d be going on hiatus for an undetermined amount of time after their planned Temple of Shadows tour.

According to a statement published on the band’s social media accounts, the “sabbatical period” will allow the various band members to focus on “other personal and professional projects.” While we don’t know when they’ll be coming back, the band reminded fans that this was only a temporary thing and not permanent.

Having been around since 1991, the band has taken a break in the past, with their previous drawback away from the spotlight happening back in 2007. They came back two years later and will remain active until their 2025 touring commitments are done.

Here’s their full statement, translated from Brazilian Portuguese.

“Dear fans and friends, it is with mixed emotions that we announce a sabbatical period in Angra’s activities. After more than 11 years of intense dedication, composing, recording, and performing in various cities and countries around the world, we feel it is time to stop and recharge our batteries.

“This break is necessary so that we can return even stronger and more inspired. We know it will be hard to stay away from the stage as Angra, and we will miss the friendship and great relationship we have as a band. We are deeply grateful for the unconditional support and passion you have always shown for our music. Without you, Angra wouldn’t be what it is!

“Before we enter this hiatus, we have some special events planned. Soon, we will release our acoustic DVD, recorded at the Ópera de Arame, which we are extremely proud of. In October and November, we will embark on an European tour, and between late 2024 and March 2025, we will embark on the “Interlude” tour, where we will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the album Temple Of Shadows and perform the greatest hits of our career. We invite all of you to join us at these final shows before the pause, so we can celebrate these unforgettable moments together.

“During this period, the band members will focus on other personal and professional projects. We will always stay close to our fans in one way or another through these endeavours. We will remain connected through social media and promise to keep you informed about our next steps. Stay tuned to angra.net for information on show dates and Meet & Greet packs. See you soon, and may music continue to unite us!.”