Photo by Marcos Hermes

Brazilian progressive power metal legends Angra are gearing up to release their new album, Cycles Of Pain, on November 3rd via Atomic Fire Records. Today (15th), the group has unveiled a video, “Tide of Changes,” an overall ambitious two-parter. 

Felipe Andreoli comments:

“This song came to life very quickly. After I played around with the initial riff, all subsequent parts kind of naturally fell into place. It’s a song full of dynamics and different textures, with a look to the future while we also nod to the past, especially in the middle section. Fabio [Lione] did a brilliant job with the vocal lines and delivered a very inspired performance. The intro came about while I was working on some harmonies, then Fabio joined in, and the magic happened. The ‘Tide Of Changes’ lyrics were the first I wrote for the Cycles Of Pain album and portray exactly what the title denounces,” notes guitarist Rafael Bittencourt, “We live in a moment of great instability and, while our ego seeks the comfort zone and control, it is fundamental to adapt to this impermanence, to surf the waves of destiny and not on our expectations. It’s the pains and frustrations that shape and strengthen us, to the point where we can beat our chest and say, ‘Let the next wave of difficulties come. Want to take another piece of me? Come on, I’ve waited for this moment!’”

Watch the clip below and pre-order the album here: