The ceremony will be for friends and family only, and there will be no wake
Andre Matos ' official page confirmed the cause of his death : heart attack. The body of the founder of the bands Angra, Viper , and Shaman will be cremated this Sunday, the 9th, without the presence of fans.
"It is with deep regret that we confirm the passing of Andre this Saturday morning due to cardiac arrest.".
As many know, he was an extremely private person – and expressed, on more than one occasion during his lifetime, his wish not to have a wake. Respecting his wishes, he will be cremated today with only family members present.
We thank everyone for their understanding and count on you to ensure that André's memory and legacy remain alive forever. Carry on.”
