Sphynx , a band from Curitiba featuring the renowned vocalist Vanessa Raffaelly , brought great hard rock classics to the 1st AOR & Metal Fest in Curitiba. The show took place on February 22, 2025, and also featured the bands FlashMetal , Codefire , and DJ Luana Cherry .
The event took place at Basement Cultural, where the successful Brazilian band Papangu performed. The venue also has a full schedule for international and national shows in 2025. Furthermore, it's important to highlight that the person responsible for the 1st AOR & Metal Fest is businesswoman Camila Cruz , active in the female heavy metal scene in the capital of Paraná.
Warm-up set with DJ Luana Cherry and the bands Flash Metal and Codefire.
The warm Saturday night began around 8 pm with DJ Luana Cherry, who started DJing rock in 2021. Nobody stayed still with her selection of hard rock, rock classics, and heavy metal.
Immediately following, the band FlashMetal came on stage playing flashbacks in a metal version, with great enthusiasm. A highlight was the wonderful "Maniac," the theme song from the movie Flashdance . The group's lineup includes drummer Roberto Wagner , Geancarlo on bass, Carol Mannah Malcom on guitar .
The night was just beginning, and the number of people was already increasing considerably. Around 10 pm, the band Codefire took the stage. The band's repertoire took everyone on a journey through time, from Brian Adams Aerosmith 's "Pink ," and ending with a special request from the vocalist's father, the song "Beds Are Burning," a classic by Midnight Oil .
The band features the charismatic vocalist Marcela , bassist Bruno , drummer Calebe , Ferdinando on lead guitar, and keyboardist and guitarist Neto . Furthermore, it's worth highlighting that they are all exceptional musicians, possessing great technique and stage presence.
Vanessa Rafaelly and Sphynx closing with a flourish
The band Sphynx presented a dynamic and engaging repertoire, featuring the greatest hard rock classics. The vocalist Vanessa's stage presence was flawless, even attempting several dance moves on top of the boxes located near the stage without losing her composure.
The band captivates audiences with its repertoire of hits from bands like Guns N' Roses , Kiss , Whitesnake , Bon Jovi , Queen , Heart , Journey , and many more.
The band is composed entirely of women, and features drummer Carol Magalhães , bassist Karen Suckow , keyboardist Amanda Cristinna , guitarist Ale Mazuqueli , and renowned vocalist Vanessa Rafaelly. It's also worth mentioning that Vanessa sang with Fabio Lione at his solo show in Curitiba.
Finally, it was a memorable Saturday night, and here's to many more!
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