Temple of Shadows (W/Dvd) (Spec) [Limited Edition, Special Edition]

Angra | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 25, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Limited Edition, Special Edition
• Label: SPV/Steamhammer
• ASIN: B00042YKVE
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #208,415 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Deus Le Volt!

2. Spread Your Fire

3. Angels And Demons

4. Waiting Silence

5. Wishing Well

6. Temple Of Hate

7. Shadow Hunter

8. No Pain For The Dead

9. Winds Of Destination

10. Sprouts Of Time

See all 12 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. In Excelsis

2. Nova Era

3. Acid Rain

4. Angels Cry

5. Heroes Of Sand

6. Metal Icarus

7. Millenium Sun

8. Make Believe

9. Drum Solo

10. Unholy Wars

See all 18 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

After almost a year of songwriting, arranging, pre-production, recording, mixing and mastering, Angra’s fifth full length studio album is finally ready. Temple Of Shadows is definitely the band’s most mature, creative and daring effort to date. It’s a refreshing record, even though the group has not given up embracing the melodic metal that has always been its trademark.

Temple Of Shadows is a concept album. Its story was created by guitarist Rafael Bittencourt and tells the saga of The Shadow Hunter, an 11th century crusader soldier who questions the Catholic Church ideals. The series of events since his first questioning to the way it affects his whole life is narrated along 13 tracks that show the band in its prime form. Several heavy metal genres and sub-genres are portrayed in the album, masterly crafted by the talents of Edu Falaschi (vocals), Kiko Loureiro (guitars), Rafael Bittencourt (guitars), Felipe Andreoli (bass) and Aquiles Priester (drums).

The Special Edition comes packaged with a bonus DVD featuring a live concert recorded in Sao Paulo, backstage scenes, video clips and a photo gallery.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Long Live Angra!!!, November 27, 2004

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Elton Lee (Boston, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Temple of Shadows (Audio CD)

I just could not believe what I was listening to. Angra surely proves that they are a powerful force from Brazil. They should be among the elite bands in the world. This album is such a great album. It has a grand theme as well as a concept album. Masterfully orchestrated. All 4 musicians display their virtuoso with their instruments. You could hear blistering drum beats and their songs are full of melody, memorable tunes and sing along songs. It is just an awesome album and fans of rock metal must pick this one up. This is even better than their previous album Rebirth!! This time Angra is here to stay.....for a very long time.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best thing to come out of Brazil since tobacco and coffee beans, February 22, 2006

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R. Gorham "RCG2" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Temple of Shadows (W/Dvd) (Spec) (Audio CD)

THE BAND: Edu Falaschi (vocals), Rafael Bittencourt (guitars), Kiko Loureiro (guitars), Felipe Andreoli (bass), Aquiles Priester (drums & percussion).

THE DISC: (2004) 13 tracks clocking in at approximately 67 minutes. This is Angra's 5th full length studio album (they have 2 live albums and 2 EP's as well). Included with the disc is an 18-page booklet containing song credits, song lyrics, band pictures, and thank you's. There are 2 versions of this album available... the single disc version, and the limited edition version containing a 2nd disc - with approximately 160 minutes of backstage scenes and concert footage from their 'Rebirth' tour in Brazil, Japan, Taiwan and Europe. For avid Angra fans, this 2-disc set is a must have. Label - SPV/Steamhammer.

COMMENTS: Bittencourt's story, "Temple Of Shadows" is a neat concept album (if you're into this kind of thing). Lovers of ancient history delight, because this is right up your alley. In the booklet, there s a brief paragraph prior to each song giving you a flavor of what's to come. It tells the story of a knight crusader known as The Shadow Hunter, who joins an army of the Pope during the 11th century... songs dealing with Holy Wars, angels & demons, destroying cities, the main character being injured, death and heaven. Musically speaking, the band is tight, poised and professional. Falaschi's voice is dead on - singing (not screaming), harmonious and melodic. Electric guitars shred. Beautiful guitar solos. Thunderous drums (lots of double bass pounding - if that's your thing) are the back-bone of Angra. Power progressive metal - pianos, orchestras, matching the intensity of the band in their softer moments. Favorite songs are the 7+ minute "Morning Star" and the epic 8 minute "Shadow Hunter". Fans of Dream Theater, Symphony X, Kamelot, Pain Of Salvation and Shadow Gallery will be happy with this release. The sound production is crisp. The only complaint I have with this album is that it isn't long enough. Angra - perhaps Brazil's finest export (5 stars).

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hard to recall a better cd released of late., May 17, 2005

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shr3dd - See all my reviews

This review is from: Temple of Shadows (W/Dvd) (Spec) (Audio CD)

This is Angra's best cd. The album is just spectacular. If it seems like plain power metal, then listen to it over and over. You will fall in love with this cd, I promise. The DVD was recorded in 2001 during the Rebirth World Tour and has awesome quality, very well recorded, but they need to show Kiko during his solos more. I am dissapointed that this cd doesnt include Gate XIII, a thirteenth track that is for some reason absent from this release. It's an instrumental track with violin renditions of the vocal melodies on each previous song. This is the best cd I've heard in a long time.