Shaaman
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Shaman or Shaaman is a Brazil
ian heavy metal
/power metal
band assembled in 2000 by three musicians who left the band Angra
- Andre Matos
, Luis Mariutti
and Ricardo Confessori
. The band was completed with guitar player Hugo Mariutti
(Luis' younger brother - both of them also play in another band called Henceforth
).
Shaman changed its name to Shaaman due to legal reasons, but the issue was solved and they renamed it back to Shaman.
In October 2006, Andre Matos officially left the band along with the Mariutti brothers. Confessori is currently reforming the band.
(Vocals, keyboards, ex-Viper
), Luis Mariutti
(Bass, ex-Firebox) and Ricardo Confessori
(Drums, ex-Korzus
) left the band Angra
. At the time the band was assembled, they did not have a guitarist, so Hugo Mariutti
(ex-Henceforth) was initially hired to assist in the compositions. Later they permanently integrated him into the band.
The name chosen for the band, Shaman, refers to the religious practice of shamanism
, with the word "shaman" generally thought to be of Siberia
n origin.
They started an initial tour, which went through Europe and Latin America (specifically: France, Mexico, Argentina, Chile and Brazil). For live keyboards the band requested the help of musician Fábio Ribeiro (Blezqi Zatsaz, ex-Angra).
Mixing heavy metal, classical music
and world music
, the band started recording their debut album, entitled Ritual, in January 2002. The disc was entirely recorded in Germany, with the exception of a few tracks which were recorded in Brazil and the US. The production was managed by the producer Sascha Paeth
, who also produced albums for Angra, Edguy
, Rhapsody of Fire
and Virgo and with co-production of Phil Colodetti.
Ritual was released in more than 15 countries. The World Ritual Tour lasted for one year and a half, touring in such places as: Brazil, Asia, Latin America and Europe. There were over 150 shows at that time, some presented twice in the same place.
During 2003, Shaman were among the first place slots for Brazil, with Ritual being awarded the best album of 2002 and 2004 by the readers of Folha de S. Paulo
, a Brazilian newspaper. Later in 2004, the band opened for Iron Maiden
's show in São Paulo
, playing to an audience of over 45,000.
The band then recorded a live show in the Credicard Hall with the participation of several special guests such as Tobias Sammet
, Marcus Viana, Andi Deris
, Sascha Paeth
, George Mouzayek and Michael Weikath
. The show was then released on CD and DVD, entitled RituAlive
. The engineering and mixing was done entirely at The Creative Studios in São Paulo, Brazil and the production was done by Phil Colodetti together with the Shaman members. According to director of Universal Music of Brazil, RituAlive is still the best DVD of its genre due to its quality and contents.
In 2005, with the second album almost completed and ready to release, they decided to rename the album to avoid a court hearing by another band. The band also decided to add an 'A' to its name as Shaaman. The name change occurred after another band named Shaman was consulted and specified that the meaning and pronunciation of the name were still the same.
In the following months, the new album, entitled Reason
, was released. The result of Reason, which was mixed in Germany by the producer Sascha Paeth and recorded in Brazil by Phil Colodetti at Creative Studios, attempted to return the feeling and spirit of 80's heavy metal. Their first single, named "Innocence" from the Reason was played on radio stations and further split the official charts of the highest charting songs in Brazil. The video for the song also appeared on music TV channels.
Shaaman then went on a hiatus which was confirmed on October 12, 2006, when a statement by bass player Luís Mariutti was released on the fansite For Tomorrow that "the band had called it a day."
Ricardo Confessori, the only remaining member of Shaaman, decided to continue the band with a new line-up. Later the album, entitled Immortal, was released in 2007.
02. Here I Am
03. Distant Thunder
04. Time Will Come
05. For Tomorrow
06. Nothing to Say (Angra)
07. Time (Angra)
08. Over Your Head
09. Fairy Tale
10. Ritual
11. Pride
12. Unfinished Allegro (Angra)
13. Carry On (Angra)
14. Living for the Night (Viper)
+ No More Tears (Ozzy Osbourne) and some other Angra songs
02. Turn Away
03. Trail Of Tears
04. Distant Thunder
05. Time Will Come
06. For Tomorrow
07. Innocence
08. Reason
09. Be Free (Instrumental)
10. Drum Solo
11. Scared Forever
12. More
13. Fairy Tale
14. Ancient Winds
15. Here I Am
16. Lisbon (Angra)
+ Pride and Painkiller (Judas Priest)
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian heavy metal
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
/power metal
Power metal
Power metal is a style of heavy metal combining characteristics of traditional metal with speed metal, often within symphonic context. The term refers to two different but related styles: the first pioneered and largely practiced in North America with a harder sound similar to speed metal, and a...
band assembled in 2000 by three musicians who left the band Angra
Angra (band)
Angra is a Brazilian metal band from São Paulo, Brazil known for its symphonic interludes, highly technical instrumental playing and Brazilian regional elements.- Biography :...
- Andre Matos
André Matos
André Coelho Matos born September 14, 1971 in São Paulo, Brazil. He is the oldest son of photographer Pedro Henrique Matos and Sonia Maria Coelho. André Matos was the former vocalist, pianist and composer for the power metal bands Viper, Angra and Shaaman. Since October 2006 Andre Matos has been...
, Luis Mariutti
Luís Mariutti
Luís Mariutti, born March 22, 1971 in São Paulo, Brazil, is a heavy metal bass player, formerly of the power metal bands Angra and Shaaman. Now plays in Henceforth and Andre Matos' solo project.- References :...
and Ricardo Confessori
Ricardo Confessori
Ricardo Confessori is a Brazilian drummer and member of the Brazilian power metal band Angra.After leaving the Brazilian thrash metal band Korzus, Confessori was invited for assume the post of drummer of Angra, after the recording of the album Angels Cry, whose drums was recorded by Alex...
. The band was completed with guitar player Hugo Mariutti
Hugo Mariutti
Hugo Mariutti, born in São Paulo/Brazil in 18 December 1975, is the brother of Luís Mariutti, ex-bassist of the power metal bands Angra and Shaaman. Hugo Mariutti played guitar in Shaaman, with his brother, and now plays in Henceforth and Andre Matos' solo project.- References :...
(Luis' younger brother - both of them also play in another band called Henceforth
Henceforth
Henceforth is a Brazilian progressive metal band. Formed in 1993, they released their first album in Brazil in December 2005 via Voice Music . The current line-up is made up by Frank Harris , Hugo Mariutti , Luis Mariutti , Fabio Elsas and Cristiano Altieri...
).
Shaman changed its name to Shaaman due to legal reasons, but the issue was solved and they renamed it back to Shaman.
In October 2006, Andre Matos officially left the band along with the Mariutti brothers. Confessori is currently reforming the band.
Biography
The band was formed in mid 2000, when musicians Andre MatosAndré Matos
André Coelho Matos born September 14, 1971 in São Paulo, Brazil. He is the oldest son of photographer Pedro Henrique Matos and Sonia Maria Coelho. André Matos was the former vocalist, pianist and composer for the power metal bands Viper, Angra and Shaaman. Since October 2006 Andre Matos has been...
(Vocals, keyboards, ex-Viper
Viper (band)
Viper is a Brazilian heavy metal band formed in 1985 initially highly influenced by Iron Maiden and the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, later developing a very particular sound.-Biography:...
), Luis Mariutti
Luís Mariutti
Luís Mariutti, born March 22, 1971 in São Paulo, Brazil, is a heavy metal bass player, formerly of the power metal bands Angra and Shaaman. Now plays in Henceforth and Andre Matos' solo project.- References :...
(Bass, ex-Firebox) and Ricardo Confessori
Ricardo Confessori
Ricardo Confessori is a Brazilian drummer and member of the Brazilian power metal band Angra.After leaving the Brazilian thrash metal band Korzus, Confessori was invited for assume the post of drummer of Angra, after the recording of the album Angels Cry, whose drums was recorded by Alex...
(Drums, ex-Korzus
Korzus
Korzus is a Brazilian thrash metal band, formed in 1983 in São Paulo. They are one of the oldest and most important bands of the Brazilian thrash metal scene, along with bands like Sarcófago and Sepultura...
) left the band Angra
Angra (band)
Angra is a Brazilian metal band from São Paulo, Brazil known for its symphonic interludes, highly technical instrumental playing and Brazilian regional elements.- Biography :...
. At the time the band was assembled, they did not have a guitarist, so Hugo Mariutti
Hugo Mariutti
Hugo Mariutti, born in São Paulo/Brazil in 18 December 1975, is the brother of Luís Mariutti, ex-bassist of the power metal bands Angra and Shaaman. Hugo Mariutti played guitar in Shaaman, with his brother, and now plays in Henceforth and Andre Matos' solo project.- References :...
(ex-Henceforth) was initially hired to assist in the compositions. Later they permanently integrated him into the band.
The name chosen for the band, Shaman, refers to the religious practice of shamanism
Shamanism
Shamanism is an anthropological term referencing a range of beliefs and practices regarding communication with the spiritual world. To quote Eliade: "A first definition of this complex phenomenon, and perhaps the least hazardous, will be: shamanism = technique of ecstasy." Shamanism encompasses the...
, with the word "shaman" generally thought to be of Siberia
Siberia
Siberia is an extensive region constituting almost all of Northern Asia. Comprising the central and eastern portion of the Russian Federation, it was part of the Soviet Union from its beginning, as its predecessor states, the Tsardom of Russia and the Russian Empire, conquered it during the 16th...
n origin.
They started an initial tour, which went through Europe and Latin America (specifically: France, Mexico, Argentina, Chile and Brazil). For live keyboards the band requested the help of musician Fábio Ribeiro (Blezqi Zatsaz, ex-Angra).
Mixing heavy metal, classical music
Classical music
Classical music is the art music produced in, or rooted in, the traditions of Western liturgical and secular music, encompassing a broad period from roughly the 11th century to present times...
and world music
World music
World music is a term with widely varying definitions, often encompassing music which is primarily identified as another genre. This is evidenced by world music definitions such as "all of the music in the world" or "somebody else's local music"...
, the band started recording their debut album, entitled Ritual, in January 2002. The disc was entirely recorded in Germany, with the exception of a few tracks which were recorded in Brazil and the US. The production was managed by the producer Sascha Paeth
Sascha Paeth
Sascha Paeth is a German guitarist, bassist, musical producer, and mixer known for working with heavy metal bands such as Avantasia, Edguy, Angra, Shaaman, Rhapsody of Fire, Kamelot, After Forever, Epica, et al...
, who also produced albums for Angra, Edguy
Edguy
-Demos, AFM years :Edguy was founded in 1992 by 14-year-old students Tobias Sammet, Jens Ludwig, Dominik Storch and Dirk Sauer. The name "Edguy" was an affectionate epithet for Mr. Edgar Siedschlag, their math teacher at the time. In 1994, the band released two demos, Evil Minded and Children of...
, Rhapsody of Fire
Rhapsody of Fire
Rhapsody of Fire is an Italian symphonic power metal band led by Alex Staropoli. Since forming in 1993, the band has released eight studio albums, one live album, two EPs, and a live DVD...
and Virgo and with co-production of Phil Colodetti.
Ritual was released in more than 15 countries. The World Ritual Tour lasted for one year and a half, touring in such places as: Brazil, Asia, Latin America and Europe. There were over 150 shows at that time, some presented twice in the same place.
During 2003, Shaman were among the first place slots for Brazil, with Ritual being awarded the best album of 2002 and 2004 by the readers of Folha de S. Paulo
Folha de S. Paulo
Folha de S. Paulo, known simply as Folha , is a Brazilian daily newspaper founded and continuously published in São Paulo since 19 February 1921. Owned by the Frias de Oliveira family since 1962, it has Brazil's largest circulation since 1986. Alongside O Globo and O Estado de S...
, a Brazilian newspaper. Later in 2004, the band opened for Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden are an English heavy metal band from Leyton in east London, formed in 1975 by bassist and primary songwriter Steve Harris. Since their inception, the band's discography has grown to include a total of thirty-six albums: fifteen studio albums; eleven live albums; four EPs; and six...
's show in São Paulo
São Paulo
São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among...
, playing to an audience of over 45,000.
The band then recorded a live show in the Credicard Hall with the participation of several special guests such as Tobias Sammet
Tobias Sammet
Tobias Sammet is the vocalist and primary songwriter of the German Power metal band Edguy, as well as the creator of the metal opera Avantasia and a member of the metal project Final Chapter. He also made guest appearances on the Rob Rock album Holy Hell and the metal opera Aina...
, Marcus Viana, Andi Deris
Andi Deris
Andreas "Andi" Deris is the vocalist and the main songwriter for power metal band Helloween, and co-founder and former lead singer of German melodic metal band Pink Cream 69...
, Sascha Paeth
Sascha Paeth
Sascha Paeth is a German guitarist, bassist, musical producer, and mixer known for working with heavy metal bands such as Avantasia, Edguy, Angra, Shaaman, Rhapsody of Fire, Kamelot, After Forever, Epica, et al...
, George Mouzayek and Michael Weikath
Michael Weikath
Michael Ingo Joachim Weikath is the guitarist of the German Power metal band Helloween."Weiki" was born in Hamburg, Germany. He is one of the Helloween founding members, along with the musicians Kai Hansen , Markus Grosskopf and Ingo Schwichtenberg . Along with Grosskopf he is the only other...
. The show was then released on CD and DVD, entitled RituAlive
RituAlive
RituAlive is a live album and DVD, released in 2003 by the metal band Shaaman.-CD:#"Ancient Winds"#"Here I Am"#"Distant thunder"#"For Tomorrow"#"Time Will Come"#"Over Your Head"#"Fairy Tale"#"Blind Spell"#"Ritual"...
. The engineering and mixing was done entirely at The Creative Studios in São Paulo, Brazil and the production was done by Phil Colodetti together with the Shaman members. According to director of Universal Music of Brazil, RituAlive is still the best DVD of its genre due to its quality and contents.
In 2005, with the second album almost completed and ready to release, they decided to rename the album to avoid a court hearing by another band. The band also decided to add an 'A' to its name as Shaaman. The name change occurred after another band named Shaman was consulted and specified that the meaning and pronunciation of the name were still the same.
In the following months, the new album, entitled Reason
Reason (Shaaman album)
Reason is the second studio album by Shaaman, first released in 2005. "Innocence" was released as the band's first single.-Track listing:...
, was released. The result of Reason, which was mixed in Germany by the producer Sascha Paeth and recorded in Brazil by Phil Colodetti at Creative Studios, attempted to return the feeling and spirit of 80's heavy metal. Their first single, named "Innocence" from the Reason was played on radio stations and further split the official charts of the highest charting songs in Brazil. The video for the song also appeared on music TV channels.
Shaaman then went on a hiatus which was confirmed on October 12, 2006, when a statement by bass player Luís Mariutti was released on the fansite For Tomorrow that "the band had called it a day."
Ricardo Confessori, the only remaining member of Shaaman, decided to continue the band with a new line-up. Later the album, entitled Immortal, was released in 2007.
Members as Shaaman
- Andre MatosAndré MatosAndré Coelho Matos born September 14, 1971 in São Paulo, Brazil. He is the oldest son of photographer Pedro Henrique Matos and Sonia Maria Coelho. André Matos was the former vocalist, pianist and composer for the power metal bands Viper, Angra and Shaaman. Since October 2006 Andre Matos has been...
- vocals (2000–2006) - Hugo MariuttiHugo MariuttiHugo Mariutti, born in São Paulo/Brazil in 18 December 1975, is the brother of Luís Mariutti, ex-bassist of the power metal bands Angra and Shaaman. Hugo Mariutti played guitar in Shaaman, with his brother, and now plays in Henceforth and Andre Matos' solo project.- References :...
- guitar (2000–2006) - Luís MariuttiLuís MariuttiLuís Mariutti, born March 22, 1971 in São Paulo, Brazil, is a heavy metal bass player, formerly of the power metal bands Angra and Shaaman. Now plays in Henceforth and Andre Matos' solo project.- References :...
- bass (2000–2006) - Ricardo ConfessoriRicardo ConfessoriRicardo Confessori is a Brazilian drummer and member of the Brazilian power metal band Angra.After leaving the Brazilian thrash metal band Korzus, Confessori was invited for assume the post of drummer of Angra, after the recording of the album Angels Cry, whose drums was recorded by Alex...
- drums (2000–present) - Fábio Ribeiro - keyboards (touring) (2000–2006)
Members as Shaman
- Thiago Bianchi - vocals (2007–present)
- Léo Mancini - guitars (2007–present)
- Fernando Quesada - bass (2007–present)
- Ricardo ConfessoriRicardo ConfessoriRicardo Confessori is a Brazilian drummer and member of the Brazilian power metal band Angra.After leaving the Brazilian thrash metal band Korzus, Confessori was invited for assume the post of drummer of Angra, after the recording of the album Angels Cry, whose drums was recorded by Alex...
- drums (2000–present)
Studio albums as Shaaman
- Shaman (DemoDemo (music)A demo version or demo of a song is one recorded for reference rather than for release. A demo is a way for a musician to approximate their ideas on tape or disc, and provide an example of those ideas to record labels, producers or other artists...
) (2001) - Ritual (2002) #101 French Charts # 80 Japanese Chats
- Fairy Tale (singleSingle (music)In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
) (2002) - For Tomorrow (single) (2003)
- Fairy Tale (single
- ReasonReason (Shaaman album)Reason is the second studio album by Shaaman, first released in 2005. "Innocence" was released as the band's first single.-Track listing:...
(2005) # 200 Japanese Chats- InnocenceReason (Shaaman album)Reason is the second studio album by Shaaman, first released in 2005. "Innocence" was released as the band's first single.-Track listing:...
(single) (2005)
- Innocence
Studio albums as Shaman
- Immortal (2007) - #262 Japanese Charts
- Origins (2010)
- KurenaiKurenai (song)is the major label debut single released by X Japan on September 1, 1989. Originally featured on the band's debut album Vanishing Vision, this version is more similar to the re-recording for the album Blue Blood, but is still slightly different...
(X-Japan cover) (2009)
- Kurenai
Music videos as Shaaman
- Ritual (2002)
- Fairy Tale (2002)
- For Tomorrow (2003)
- ReasonReason (Shaaman album)Reason is the second studio album by Shaaman, first released in 2005. "Innocence" was released as the band's first single.-Track listing:...
(2005)- Innocence (2005)
- MoreReason (Shaaman album)Reason is the second studio album by Shaaman, first released in 2005. "Innocence" was released as the band's first single.-Track listing:...
(2005)
Music videos as Shaman
- Immortal (2007)
- In The Dark (2007)
- OriginsOrigins (album)Origins is a tribal-ambient album by the American artist Steve Roach. The album is based on the concept that the Earth holds memories of prehistoric human civilization....
(2010)- Finally HomeFinally Home"Finally Home" is a song by Contemporary Christian band MercyMe. Co-written by Bart Millard, Barry Graul, and Mike Scheuchzer, the song has lyrical themes revolving around heaven, with the music written around an acoustic guitar riff...
(2010)
- Finally Home
Notable gigs
- 2001
- 04/21 - Via Funchal (São PauloSão PauloSão Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among...
)
- 04/21 - Via Funchal (São Paulo
- 2002
- 2003
- 04/05 - Credicard Hall (São PauloSão PauloSão Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among...
- the RituAliveRituAliveRituAlive is a live album and DVD, released in 2003 by the metal band Shaaman.-CD:#"Ancient Winds"#"Here I Am"#"Distant thunder"#"For Tomorrow"#"Time Will Come"#"Over Your Head"#"Fairy Tale"#"Blind Spell"#"Ritual"...
concert) - Citybank Hall (Rio De JaneiroRio de JaneiroRio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
- Ritual Tour)
- 04/05 - Credicard Hall (São Paulo
- 2004
- 01/17 - Pacaembu Stadium (São PauloSão PauloSão Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among...
- as the Iron MaidenIron MaidenIron Maiden are an English heavy metal band from Leyton in east London, formed in 1975 by bassist and primary songwriter Steve Harris. Since their inception, the band's discography has grown to include a total of thirty-six albums: fifteen studio albums; eleven live albums; four EPs; and six...
opening act)
- 01/17 - Pacaembu Stadium (São Paulo
- 2005
- 06/11 - Credicard Hall (São PauloSão PauloSão Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among...
) - Citybank Hall (Rio De JaneiroRio de JaneiroRio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
- Reason Tour, the biggest audience in an exclusive concert as headliner) - 10/12 - Canindé (São PauloSão PauloSão Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among...
- as the co-headliner of Live'n'Louder Festival)
- 06/11 - Credicard Hall (São Paulo
- 2006
- 21/05 - Bar Opinião (Rio Grande do SulRio Grande do SulRio Grande do Sul is the southernmost state in Brazil, and the state with the fifth highest Human Development Index in the country. In this state is located the southernmost city in the country, Chuí, on the border with Uruguay. In the region of Bento Gonçalves and Caxias do Sul, the largest wine...
- the last gig)
- 21/05 - Bar Opinião (Rio Grande do Sul
Ritual World Tour
01. Ancient Winds02. Here I Am
03. Distant Thunder
04. Time Will Come
05. For Tomorrow
06. Nothing to Say (Angra)
07. Time (Angra)
08. Over Your Head
09. Fairy Tale
10. Ritual
11. Pride
12. Unfinished Allegro (Angra)
13. Carry On (Angra)
14. Living for the Night (Viper)
+ No More Tears (Ozzy Osbourne) and some other Angra songs
Reason Tour
01. Intro02. Turn Away
03. Trail Of Tears
04. Distant Thunder
05. Time Will Come
06. For Tomorrow
07. Innocence
08. Reason
09. Be Free (Instrumental)
10. Drum Solo
11. Scared Forever
12. More
13. Fairy Tale
14. Ancient Winds
15. Here I Am
16. Lisbon (Angra)
+ Pride and Painkiller (Judas Priest)