Edu Falaschi / Felipe Andreoli / Marcelo Moreira in Arena Brazilian Solaris project

Edu Falaschi, Felipe Andreoli and Marcelo Moreira are three of the special guests asked to take part in Arena Brazilian Solaris project from Thiago Bianchi and Tito Falaschi.

This project was originally formed in the middle of year 2000 by the musicians / producers Thiago Bianchi and Tito Falaschi. After a hiatus of almost 11 years, the creators of the project now decided to get back to work and finish the album called "Brazillian Solaris".

The core line-up of the project is Thiago Bianchi (Shaman) on vocals, Tito Falaschi (Symbols) on bass and vocals, and Gabriel Triani (Tempestt) on drums. But one of the goals of the album / project is to celebrate the vast barn of Brazilian music scene and its talented musicians, so the team decided to invite great Brazilian icons to "lend" their talents throughout the 10 tracks laid down for the album.

And here they are :

* Solo Guitarist : Mozart Mello (solo artist), Kiko Loureiro (Angra), Edu Ardanuy (Dr.Sin), Leo Mancini (Shaman), Kadu Averback (Wizards), Andre Hernandes (Andre Matos), Nelson Junior (Royal Music), André Brunetti (Vox) and Chico Dehira (Karma).

* Drummers : Marcell Cardoso (Karma), Marcelo Moreira (Almah) and Ricardo Confessori (Angra / Shaman).

* Bassists : Felipe Andreoli (Angra / Almah /Karma) and Fernando Quesada (Shaman).

* Keyboards and samplers : Gabriel Kaué (solo artist), Fabrizio Di Sarno (Karma / Shaman) and Carlos Ceroni (Kavla).

Percussionists : Guga Machado (Shaman / Angra).

* And last but not least, vocalists : Edu Falaschi (Angra / Almah), Nando Fernandes (ex-Hangar), Christian Passos (Wizards), Thiago Buslik (Voxx One) and Leo Belling (solo artist).

Plus one of MPB's greatest singers, Mrs. Maria Odete (Thiago Bianchi's mother) lending her amazing voice to a surprise track.

The artwork was design by Carlos Fides from Artside Studios.

The band is now releasing the teaser-track "Trust", with the participation of Kiko Loureiro on the solo guitar, Mello Jr on the base guitar, Gabriel Kauê on the keyboard, Tito Falaschi on bass, Guga Machado on percussion, Gabriel Triani on drums and Thiago Bianchi on vocals.

The album is scheduled for release in the second half of 2011. It was entirely produce by Thiago Bianchi in his Fusão Studio.

For more news : Arena Official Myspace

Almah France Blog : playlist of the month

Check out the new playlist of the month :

• Invisible Cage (Almah, Fragile Equality, 2008)
• Fragile Equality (Almah, Fragile Equality, 2008)
• Take Back Your Spell (Almah, Almah, 2006)
• Box Of Illusion (Almah, Almah, 2006)

Enjoy ;)

Felipe Andreoli : Almah's news on Twitter

Felipe Andreoli via Twitter (03/06/11) :

"Cover of the new Almah's album is ready! We will show you soon guys."

For more news : Felipe Andreoli Official Twitter

Edu Falaschi : special guest of Bittencourt Project at Yamaha Brazilian Beat

From Edu Falaschi Official Website :

The solo project of guitarist Rafael Bittencourt (Bittencourt Project), plays today in Rio De Janeiro for Yamaha Brazilian Beat selections at Teatro Odisséia from 4h00 pm (Brazilian time).

The selection in Rio De Janeiro will feature the musician Derico, saxophonist from Programa de Jô at Rede Globo television, and Bittencourt Project will count with special participation of the singer of Almah and Angra, Edu Falaschi.

Yamaha Brazilian Beat is a festival of independent bands that happens for the first time in Brazil (in the cities of Salvador, Curitiba, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília and São Paulo) which aims to discover new talents and bring support to the winner band to play in one of the biggest festivals in Asia, the Asian Beat ! The winning band will also have the opportunity to perform at Yamaha stand at Expomusic 2011, playing alongside the endorsers of the brand.

For more news : Edu Falaschi Official Website / Yamaha Brazilian Beat

Felipe Andreoli / Almah : pics of bass recordings

Check out the new pics of Felipe Andreoli taken at Norcal Studios in São Paulo (Brazil), during the recordings of bass parts of Almah's upcoming album !

All the pics are extracts from Felipe Andreoli Official Flickr !









For more news : Felipe Andreoli Official Flickr

Marcelo Barbosa to replace Kiko Loureiro for some Angra's shows

Almah's guitarist Marcelo Barbosa was chosen by Angra to replace Kiko Loureiro, who will be absent for family reasons, for the next 3 shows scheduled by the band !

Check out the official statement published by MS Metal Press :

"The guitarist Kiko Loureiro, from the bands Angra and Neural Code, will be absent from the next scheduled dates of Angra for family reasons. In his place, was chosen Marcelo Barbosa, a longtime friend and Almah's member, the band headed by Edu Falaschi.

The artist has released an official statement by press, notifiying the reasons for his absence of the Angra's shows in Suzano, Angra Do Reis and Porão do Rock Festival, annually held in Brasília.

"My friends and Angra's fans who will be at Suzano, Porão do Rock and Angra do Reis shows. Unfortunately I wanted to inform you that I will not be present at these shows for family reasons.

So, to not let my band mates and fans disgruntled and without concerts, Angra chose to invite our friend and partner of many years, the guitarist Marcelo Barbosa, to replace me exclusively and solely in those shows mentioned.

I wanted to apologize in advance for my absence, but be sure that the shows will be impeccable, Marcelo will replace me handily, and Angra will fulfill his contract with contractors and public of these events.

Thank you, I hope the understanding from all."

Kiko Loureiro."

For more news : MS Metal Press

Almah European Fan-Club : news of the month

Hi everybody ;)

Here are the news of the month on Amah European Fan-club :

** News of the month :

- Almah in the studio : Almah entered the Norcal Studios (São Paulo, Brazil) on last May 02 to record the follow-up to the previous success, Fragile Equality (2008). The band has already recorded drums and bass parts, and all guitars and acoustic guitars ! Only the keyboards and vocals are left to do ! Almah released on his Official Youtube Channel the first issue of his video reports regarding the pre-production and recordings of his third album ! A version with English subtitles will be available soon ! Meanwhile, the Fan-Club invites you to download the first Almah video report from the studio in Portuguese version in Mpeg 4 format !

- Almah first show in 2011, headliner at ForCaos Festival : Almah has recently confirmed its first show in 2011, the band will be one of the headliners of the annual ForCaos Festival that will take place on 21-23 of July in Fortaleza (Brazil).
ForCaos Festival is one of the most important underground events to the Northeast of Brazil. The history of ForCaos started in 1999 and this year it will bring together bands and metalheads for the 13th time.
Besides the headlining show on 22th of July (Friday) Almah will play a pocket show (20/07, entrance is free). Also, the frontman of the band Edu Falaschi will present a talk show with the fans (19/07) and a Workshop (21/07).

- Marcelo Moreira on Facebook : Almah's drummer Marcelo Moreira his Official page on Facebook ! To contact Almah's drummer, just have your own Facebook profile and add to your friends "Marcelo Moreira Drummer" ! Check out Facebook

** Pics of the month : Fan-Club offers you 24 new pics of Almah in the studio, taken this month during the recordings sessions of the new album in Norcal Studios !

** Videos of the month : Here are the new videos available in our video gallery ;

• Almah : 3rd album recordings section

- Almah in the studio,day 1

- Almah new album, drums soundcheck

- Almah, Norcal Studios, 13/05/11, guitars recordings

- Almah, Guitars recordings I

- Almah, Guitars recordings II

- Almah, Guitars recordings III

- Almah, studio report 2011, pre-production

And remember : registration to the Fan-Club is FREE !!!

See ya soon;)

The webmaster.

For more news : Almah European Fan-Club