Category: Rage In My Eyes

0 Brazil’s Rage In My Eyes Put A New Spin On Heavy Metal Classic “Aces High”

January 15, 2021
by Asher
· Music News · Rage In My Eyes

For fans of Helloween, Symphony X, Iron Maiden

Brazil’s Rage In My Eyes Put A New Spin On Heavy Metal Classic “Aces High”

Latest Album “Ice Cell” Out Now!

L-R: Magnus Wichmann – Guitar, Pedro Fauth – Bass, Jonathas Pozo – Vocals, Leo Nunes – Guitar, Francis Cassol – Drums
Photo Credit by Mariana Mantovani

The Iron Maiden classic “Aces High” has been reworked by Rage In My Eyes – their tribute to the heavy metal legends who they were an opening act for in Porto Alegre, Brazil in October 2019. Their imagining of the classic is melodic, lightly proggy, and a proper homage to one of the most loved songs in metal history.

The illustrious Bruce Dickinson has one of the most recognizable voices in the genre and it’s rare that a band can do it justice – but Rage In My Eyes’ vocalist Jonathas Pozo nails the wide range and theatrics that come through the music. They do add a creative spin, adding reverb and more gang vocals to the chorus. Rage In My Eyes released their first album “Ice Cell” under that name in 2019, the first offering since a rebrand and slight shift in music. The band has recently started to blend elements of MILONGA (folk music from southern South America) to their music along with accordion, but to some of the tracks, resulting in a fresh type of music that no one has ever done before. The band quotes about the album:

“In summary, Ice Cell is a manifesto against the superficiality, inertia, coldness of the human being, his indifference, and his corruptible character. An album that seeks this sincere connection with the truth and musicality of each member, explaining their diverse influences in heavy metal and their South Brazilian and South American roots.”

Obviously recommended for fans of Iron Maiden, fans of Symphony X and Metallica will also find the new track enjoyable.

The video for “Aces High” can be watched right now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bBSfxEksXfk

With something for everyone, “Ice Cell” was released on August 14, 2019 and available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon.

Music Videos:
Hole In The Shell – YouTube (Live Video Opening for Iron Maiden – Porto Alegre, Brazil)
Death Sleepers – YouTube
Winter Dream – YouTube

Track Listing:
1. Winter Dream (4:46)
2. Surrounded By Black Mirrors (4:16)
3. Dive Deep (4:14)
4. Hole in the Shell (4:35)
5. Death Sleepers (5:02)
6. Inner Fate (3:45)
7. Blank (5:23)
8. The Core (3:39)
9. Soul Gatherer (4:19)
10. Burn The Throne! (4:43)
11. Draft of Illusions (5:03)
Album Length: 49:50

Album Band Line Up:
Jonathas Pozo – Vocals
Magnus Wichmann – Guitar
Leo Nunes – Guitar
Pedro Fauth – Bass
Francis Cassol – Drums
Special Guest on tracks 1, 4 & 5:
Matheus Kleber – Accordion
Special Guest on track 11: Vinícius Möller

For more info:
RageInMyEyes.com
Facebook.com/rageinmyeyes
Instagram.com/rageinmyeyes
Twitter.com/rage_in_my_eyes
EPK

About:
RAGE IN MY EYES introduces to the world a unique kind of music. Being from southern Brazil, the band shows a side of the country most people don’t know about. Blending heavy/prog metal with elements of milonga – which is a music genre from southern Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina – the band presents a never-heard metal before.

The band’s first album was recorded in 2017 and 2018, partially in Los Angeles and partially in their native Porto Alegre, Brazil. For 16 years the band went under the name Scelerata, which had a huge history in the Brazilian heavy metal scene. The band had three albums released worldwide, including the internationally acclaimed The Sniper – partially recorded in Germany, at the Blind Guardian studio – featuring guest appearances from Paul DiAnno (former Iron Maiden) and Andi Deris (Helloween). Scelerata was also Paul DiAnno’s official Brazilian backing band from 2009 to 2014, playing 50+ shows with this heavy metal icon. With this huge background, the musicians are now aiming for the future.

RAGE IN MY EYES teamed up with some of the best professionals in the heavy metal business and delivered the head-turning debut album “Ice Cell” released in 2019.

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0 Brazil’s Rage In My Eyes Reimagine Heavy Metal With Video “Winter Dream”

December 22, 2020
by Asher
· Music News · Rage In My Eyes

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – December 22, 2020

For fans of Helloween, Symphony X, Iron Maiden

Brazil’s Rage In My Eyes Reimagine Heavy Metal With Video “Winter Dream”

Latest Album “Ice Cell” Out Now!

L-R: Magnus Wichmann – Guitar, Pedro Fauth – Bass, Jonathas Pozo – Vocals, Leo Nunes – Guitar, Francis Cassol – Drums
Photo Credit by Mariana Mantovani

Rage In My Eyes is a technically sound heavy metal act hailing from Porto Alegre, Brazil who have a new video out for the track “Winter Dream” off the 2019 album “Ice Cell”. The video was part of the band’s participation in the Roadie Crew Online Festival – 9º Edição.

“Ice Cell” is the first album by the band under their current name; the group also released three albums under Scelerata. They originally formed in 2002 and with the recent name change has altered their sound to incorporate traditional music from South America with prog and heavy metal. Along with the cultural infusion, Rage In My Eyes brings in accordion for a truly one of a kind listening experience. Vocalist Jonathas Pozo explains the conception of “Winter Dream”:

“We had already chosen Winter Dream as the opening track, which led us to address the lyric theme in order to present a little of the icy scenery of Ice Cell, imagining the aspect of our biological and chemical origin under the influence of the morphic field theory of Rupert Sheldrake, that is, considering the presence of the past as an important constituent of our subsequent choices, as humanity. At the same time bringing in this scenario landscapes that are common in southern Brazil, such as fog, frost, and sometimes even snow. It was also chosen because it is a more cadenced and heavy song (although also extremely technical and quite proggy), thus contrasting with the usual melodic and fast opening tracks in power metal albums, representing more accurately the “musical humor” of the band.”

Overall, the album can be summed up as ‘tight’. It has great guitar riffs, fast drum parts, intricate instrumental parts, and powerful yet melodic vocals. Sometimes it leans towards prog metal, sometimes to power metal, sometimes to folk metal, sometimes to traditional metal, sometimes to thrash metal. And it still sounds like a cohesive whole, due to how well blended it all is.

Recommended for fans of Dream Theater, Helloween, and Symphony X, Rage In My Eyes brings an icy new edge to traditional power metal.

The video for “Winter Dream” can be watched on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OfB3faJoP54

With something for everyone, “Ice Cell” was released on August 14, 2019 and available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon.

Music Videos:
Hole In The Shell – YouTube (Live Video Opening for Iron Maiden – Porto Alegre, Brazil)
Death Sleepers – YouTube

For more info:
RageInMyEyes.com
Facebook.com/rageinmyeyes
Instagram.com/rageinmyeyes
Twitter.com/rage_in_my_eyes
EPK

RAGE IN MY EYES teamed up with some of the best professionals in the heavy metal business and delivered the head-turning debut album “Ice Cell” released in 2019.

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0 EPK – Rage In My Eyes- Ice Cell (2019)

December 21, 2020
by Asher
· EPKs · Rage In My Eyes

EPK – Rage In My Eyes- Ice Cell (2019)

For fans of Helloween, Symphony X, Iron Maiden

Album Title: Ice Cell
Release Date: August 14, 2019
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Self-Release

RageInMyEyes.com | Facebook.com/rageinmyeyes | Instagram.com/rageinmyeyes | Twitter.com/rage_in_my_eyes | Youtube.com/RageInMyEyes

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Album Title: Ice Cell
Release Date: August 14, 2019
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Self-Release

Track Listing:
1. Winter Dream (4:46)
2. Surrounded By Black Mirrors (4:16)
3. Dive Deep (4:14)
4. Hole in the Shell (4:35)
5. Death Sleepers (5:02)
6. Inner Fate (3:45)
7. Blank (5:23)
8. The Core (3:39)
9. Soul Gatherer (4:19)
10. Burn The Throne! (4:43)
11. Draft of Illusions (5:03)
Album Length: 49:50

Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Rage In My Eyes
• All songs written by: Rage In My Eyes
• Produced by: Magnus Wichmann
• Mixed by: Adair Daufembach at Daufembach Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA
• Mastered by: Adair Daufembach at Daufembach Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA
• Album Artwork by: Tiago Masseti

Album Band Line Up:
Jonathas Pozo – Vocals
Magnus Wichmann – Guitar
Leo Nunes – Guitar
Pedro Fauth – Bass
Francis Cassol – Drums
Special Guest on tracks 1, 4 & 5:
Matheus Kleber – Accordion
Special Guest on track 11: Vinícius Möller

Live Band Line Up:
Jonathas Pozo – Vocals
Magnus Wichmann – Guitar
Leo Nunes – Guitar
Pedro Fauth – Bass
Francis Cassol – Drums

L-R: Magnus Wichmann – Guitar, Pedro Fauth – Bass, Jonathas Pozo – Vocals, Leo Nunes – Guitar, Francis Cassol – Drums

Photo Credit by Mariana Mantovani

RAGE IN MY EYES is a heavy metal band from Brazil. The band’s first album was recorded in 2017 and 2018, partially in Los Angeles and partially in their native Porto Alegre, Brazil. For 17 years the band went under the name Scelerata, which had a huge history in the Brazilian heavy metal scenario. The band had three albums released worldwide, including the acclaimed album “The Sniper” – partially recorded in Germany, at the Blind Guardian studio – that featured guest appearances from Paul DiAnno (former Iron Maiden) and Andi Deris (Helloween).

Scelerata was also Paul DiAnno’s official Brazilian backing band from 2009 to 2014, playing 50+ shows with this heavy metal icon. With this huge background, the musicians are now aiming for the future. RAGE IN MY EYES introduces to the world a unique kind of music. Being from southern Brazil, the band shows a side of the country most people don’t know about. Blending heavy/prog metal with elements of milonga – which is a music genre from southern Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina – the band presents a never-heard metal before.

In the albums “Darkness and Light” (2006) and “Skeletons Domination” (2008) (released as Scelerata), the band had already inserted instruments such as accordion in their songs. Renowned gaucho musician Renato Borghetti recorded the harmonica on the band’s first album and accordionist Matheus Kléber was featured on the second album. In the new song, “Death Sleepers” there is again the participation of accordionist Matheus Kleber. This is a trend that should improve in the near future. This mix of styles occurs naturally, depending on the roots of the band. Magnus Wichmann, guitarist and composer of the band, is the grandson of the legendary gaucho musician Teixeirinha.

Guitarist Magnus Wichmann, the grandson of acclaimed Southern Brazilian folk musician Teixeirinha, highlights the arrangements of milonga and accordion present on the album: “In previous albums we had already added these elements and we saw that they combined very well with our style and compositions, and best of all, is that fans have approved these experiments. We want to present something new and, in the future, we will come up with more ideas.”

RAGE IN MY EYES’ new album, entitled “Ice Cell”, has just been made available on all digital platforms. “Ice Cell” was recorded between 2017 and 2018 in the cities of Los Angeles (USA) and Porto Alegre (Brazil) and was produced by Magnus Wichmann at Magneto Studio (Brazil) and Daufembach Studio (USA). It was mixed and mastered in Los Angeles by the renowned Brazilian producer Adair Daufembach. The cover was designed by Tiago Masseti, who has worked with Hibria, Luis Kalil and Daydream XI. According to the band, the graphic art seeks to show the mascot Sage in a darker mood: “We wanted to present a more realistic Sage, with a strong expression and at the same time that seemed marked by life; we brought him closer to us.”.

Drummer Francis Cassol’s recent move to the United States has helped the band strengthen relationships with producer Adair Daufembach. “Recording here in the US with Adair was an amazing experience. We have achieved impressive results in terms of sound, and I’m sure it will please our fans and metal fans in general.” Jonathas Pozo (vocals), Magnus Wichmann, and Leo Nunes (guitars), and Pedro Fauth (bass) keep the Brazilian base active and are setting the stage for the opening show for Iron Maiden on October 9 at Gremio Stadium in Porto Alegre.

“Ice Cell” is an independent release, initially out only on digital download and streaming platforms, as Jonathas Pozo explains: “We recently had a successful crowdfunding campaign that surpassed the goal and allowed us to make the ‘Death Sleepers’ video. We are looking into the possibility of a new campaign for a physical album distribution, offering different kits and packages to the fans.”

Artist Endorsements:
Drummer Francis Cassol is endorsed by: Paiste Cymbals, Aquarian Drumheads, Orbian Drums, C. Ibañez Drumsticks and Urbann Boards Drummer Shoes

Discography:
Under new band name Rage In My Eyes:
2019 – Ice Cell
2020 – I Don`t Want To Say Goodbye (single, tribute to Andre Matos)

Under previous band name Scelerata:
2006 – Darkness & Light
2008 – Skeletons Domination
2012 – The Sniper

Shared Stage with:
Iron Maiden, Deep Purple, Kamelot, Gamma Ray, Angra, Edguy

Tour and Festivals:
2020 – Roadie Crew Online Festival
2020 – Bode Online Metal Fest
2019 – Opening for Iron Maiden – Porto Alegre, Brazil
2014 – Motorcycle Rock Cruise with Paul Di’anno as backing and opening band– 2 shows
2013 – Brazilian Tour with Paul Di’anno as backing and opening band – 12 shows
2011 – Brazilian Tour with Paul Di’anno as backing and opening band – 11 shows
2010 – Brazilian Tour with Paul Di’anno as backing and opening band – 19 shows
2009 – Brazilian Tour with Paul Di’anno as backing and opening band – 10 shows

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