Angra announced last Sunday, the 23rd, the departure of vocalist Fabio Lione . The Italian musician had been with the band since 2013.
In a statement released on social media , the band praised his career. "It is with deep gratitude and admiration that Angra officially announces the departure of vocalist Fabio Lione. Fabio is an extraordinary singer and a unique human being, who marked our history with his dedication, his artistic sensitivity, and a voice capable of moving and impressing audiences worldwide."
Angra thanked the singer for his dedication over all these years and stated that the doors will always be open. “For 13 years, Fabio dedicated a huge part of his life to Angra, often away from his home in Italy, his family, and his routine. This constant effort, always carried out with professionalism, passion, and generosity, is something for which we will have eternal admiration. We wish him all the success and happiness in the next chapters of his journey. We sincerely thank him for each year of dedication and for the memories we built together. Our admiration remains intact and the doors will always be open for him.”
Lione's official farewell will take place at Bangers Open Air 2026 in São Paulo on Sunday, April 26th.
Angra invites Alírio Netto to Bangers Open Air
On Monday morning, the 24th, Angra announced Alírio Netto as the vocalist for the show at Bangers Open Air. Through a statement on social media , the band informed that "Alírio Netto will be on vocals for the historic reunion show at Bangers Open Air." The statement also highlights Alírio's career and expresses gratitude for the invitation.
“Thank you to the Angra fans for welcoming me on this journey that is also yours. I arrive with humility, respect, and deep love for this band. I will do my best to honor, with profound respect, the legacy of Fábio, Edu, and the late André Matos. Great inspirations in my life,” said Alírio Netto.
Angra had announced a hiatus in August 2025 after the end of the 20th anniversary tour for the album Temple of Shadows . The decision was motivated by exhaustion after years of intense work and the members' desire to dedicate themselves to personal projects.
According to Rafael Bittencourt , the band's hiatus is expected to last 2 to 3 years, during which time they will not be working on new compositions. However, the band plans to return in the future, although little information has been released so far, other than a reunion show.
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