ANGRA Guitarist Rafael Bittencourt: "Brazillian Fans Are Very Proud And Loyal To Their Heritage"
November 21, 2006, 17 years ago
Transform Online (www.transformonline.com) has issued an interview with ANGRA guitarist Rafael Bittencourt, conducted by Tim Den. The following is an excerpt from the interview:
Q: I must admit that I was quite surprised to find out Angra were from Brazil when I first heard Angels Cry back in ’96. I had always associated Brazilian metal with death, thrash, hardcore, and punk like Sepultura and Ratos De Porão…
A: "Yeah, but I would say that the power metal scene here is bigger than the death / thrash / hardcore scenes now."
Q: Really?
A: "Yes, because those genres have mostly stayed underground, whereas certain parts of our catalog and career have crossed over into the mainstream."
Q: Would you say that you guys and Sepultura are kind of Brazilian metal’s “big names?”
A: "I think so, because Brazilian fans are very proud and loyal to their heritage, so they are always championing us."
Check out the complete interview at this location.
