See video of ANGRA's reunion with KIKO LOUREIRO, EDU FALASCHI and AQUILES PRIESTER at 2026 BANGERS OPEN AIR
04-05-2026
Brazilian metallers ANGRA staged a reunion of the band’s “Rebirth” lineup at the 2026 edition of the Bangers Open Air festival on April 26 at Memorial da América Latina in São Paulo. In addition to a performance by ANGRA‘s most recent lineup — featuring longtime vocalist Fabio Lione, who had fronted ANGRA for 13 years — fans witnessed the long-awaited reunion of the lineup that recorded the “Rebirth” (2001) and “Temple Of Shadows” (2004) LPs, featuring the return of guitarist Kiko Loureiro, singer Eduardo “Edu” Falaschi and drummer Aquiles Priester. ANGRA also introduced its latest addition, Brazilian singer Alírio Netto (ex-SHAMAN, QUEEN EXTRAVAGANZA),who officially replaced Lione last November.
Fan-filmed video of the Bangers Open Air concert can be seen below.
The setlist for the show was as follows:
Act I: Alírio Netto (vocals),Fabio Lione (vocals),Rafael Bittencourt (guitar),Marcelo Barbosa (guitar),Felipe Andreoli (bass) and Bruno Valverde (drums)
01. Nothing To Say (Alírio Netto on vocals)
02. Angels Cry (Alírio Netto on vocals)
03. Tide of Changes – Part I (Fabio Lione on vocals)
04. Tide of Changes – Part II (Fabio Lione on vocals)
05. Lisbon (Fabio Lione on vocals)
06. Vida Seca (Fabio Lione on vocals)
07. Wuthering Heights (Kate Bush cover) (Alírio Netto on vocals)
08. Carolina IV (Alírio Netto on vocals)
Act II: Eduardo “Edu” Falaschi, Rafael Bittencourt (guitar),Kiko Loureiro (guitar),Felipe Andreoli (bass) and Aquiles Priester (drums)
09. Nova Era
10. Waiting Silence
11. Millennium Sun
12. Heroes Of Sand
13. Ego Painted Grey
14. Bleeding Heart
15. Spread Your Fire
16. Acid Rain
17. Rebirth
Act III:
18. Silence And Distance (André Matos intro on the piano with his images shown on the screen; Netto, Falaschi, Loureiro, Barbosa, Bittencourt, Andreoli and Valverde)
19. Late Redemption (Netto, Falaschi, Barbosa, Loureiro, Bittencourt, Andreoli and Priester)
20. Carry On (Netto, Falaschi, Lione, Bittencourt, Loureiro, Barbosa, Andreoli, Priester and Valverde)
Loureiro left ANGRA in 2015 to join MEGADETH and toured and recorded with the Dave Mustaine-led group for more than eight years before his exit from that band in September 2023.
Last November ANGRA announced the departure of their frontman of the past 13 years, Italian-born singer Fabio Lione (VISION DIVINE, RHAPSODY OF FIRE, KAMELOT).
ANGRA released the following statement via social media (translated from Portuguese): “It is with deep gratitude and admiration that ANGRA officially announces the departure of vocalist Fabio Lione.
“Fabio is an extraordinary singer and an unusual human being, who marked our history with his delivery, his artistic sensitivity and a voice capable of moving and impressing audiences around the world.
“Over 13 years, Fabio devoted 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. There were countless trips, exhausting tours, hours and hours in the studios and moments that will remain forever in the memory of the band and fans.
“Over time Fabio ended up becoming a bit Brazilian too. Embedded our culture, our language, our humor and our way of seeing life. He became part of our musical family and gained a special place in the hearts of the fans who always welcomed him with immense affection. He is very dear to us all and his presence made a profound mark on all who had the chance to work with or interact with him. His legacy within ANGRA will be remembered forever through the music we made together and our time sharing the road and life.
“We wish him all the success and happiness in the next chapters of his journey. We are sincerely grateful for each year of dedication and the memories we made together. Our admiration remains intact and the doors will always be open to him.
“Fabio will bid farewell to ANGRA at the Bangers Open Air show (in April 2026).
“Thank you, Fabio!”
Lione officially joined ANGRA in early 2013 as the replacement for Eduardo “Edu” Falaschi.
ANGRA will stage a reunion of the band’s “Rebirth” lineup at the 2026 edition of the Bangers Open Air festival on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Memorial da América Latina in São Paulo. In addition to a performance by ANGRA‘s current lineup — including Lione — fans will witness the long-awaited reunion of the lineup that recorded the “Rebirth” (2001) and “Temple Of Shadows” (2004) LPs, featuring the return of guitarist Kiko Loureiro, Falaschi and drummer Aquiles Priester.
Loureiro left ANGRA in 2015 to join MEGADETH and toured and recorded with the Dave Mustaine-led group for more than eight years before his exit from that band in September 2023.
Falaschi appeared on four ANGRA studio albums — “Rebirth”, “Temple Of Shadows”, 2006’s “Aurora Consurgens” and 2010’s “Aqua” — before quitting the band in May 2012, explaining in a statement that “there comes a moment in a man’s life when it is necessary to make a radical decision in order to move forward with dignity and renewed energy.” In 2006, Falaschi established his own band, ALMAH, and garnered international success. Following Falaschi‘s departure, there were discussions within the band’s management about the possibility of original ANGRA singer André Matos returning to the fold. ANGRA eventually enlisted Lione as its third vocalist.
Priester was a member of ANGRA from 2001 to 2008 and he played on the “Rebirth”, “Temple Of Shadows” and “Aurora Consurgens” albums.
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