Saturday, June 8, 2019

ITP V.019 ONLY ONE PER COFFIN: R.I.P. ANDRE MATOS (FORMER VOCALIST OF ANGRA AND VIPER)

Brazilian power metal and former ANGRA (and VIPER) vocalist ANDRE MATOS has been confirmed dead at 47 of a heart attack..
MATOS also performed with SHAMAN.












FROM RAGE:
We are in shock about the news of the passing of our good old friend Andre Matos! A big loss to the Metal community. You’ll never be forgotten brother ❤️... REST IN PEACE! 🙏🏻



FROM ANGRA: 

With a lot of pain we received the news of the passing of Angra is in mourning. Andre was indispensable for the success and consecration of this band. The contribution of his talent and presence is invaluable.
There are no words right now that describe the size of the void left in the hearts of those who loved him closely and far Brazil loses an irreplaceable talent of the genre heavy metal and with it dies the hope of seeing it on our stages again.
May the angels receive your soul and may the goddess of fire keep the flame of her artistic legacy alight always R.I.P. Andre Matos

FROM NORTHTALE:
From Bill Hudson: “I just heard the terrible news of the passing of one of my biggest heroes and one of this band’s main musical influences, Andre Matos (#SHAMAN, ex-#ANGRA/#VIPER). Though we were never super close, him and I knew each other and he even rescued me from a bad situation in Brazil letting me ride his band’s tour bus back to my home town of São Paulo back in the day. I don’t know what else to say... This band wouldn’t exist if it wasn’t for his music: Carry On, my friend”.


FROM
RICARDO CONFESSORI


Fate brought us together, separated us, gathered us and now preached more this with us.
It is with deep pain in our hearts that we say goodbye to Andre once again, this time definitively.
In addition to the wound that you never had, and even knowing that we spend glorious moments next to our companion and friend, there will forever be the best of
R.I.P 



FROM EAGLEHEART: 

We will never forget supporting Andre Matos (Official) on his three shows in the Czech Republic ten years ago, it was a huge honor for us to share the stage with such legend, definitely one of the best times the band has ever experienced. We are truly heartbroken about André passing away so soon, a true inspiration, amazing vocalist and hero! Condolences to his family. Rest in peace and big thank you for everything, André 💔




FROM KIKO LOUREIRO (MEGADETH):
What a sad morning! A call and the news that André Matos passed away. Life is too fragile. Cried. Since 14 years, there in the time of Rio Branco College André was already reference. We wanted to be like him. The unmatched voice, the talent for the piano. Fortunately, fate brought us together for nine years. In the years we spend together, we create and live amazing things, which are stored in the most special place of my The crazy dream of having a famous heavy metal band worldwide that we talked while sitting on the bus going to rehearsals. The songs he made, eternal (Toca carry on! ), the albums, from the first precarious shows to major tours in Europe. Everything comes to mind now. From the acute unmatched to the peek over the round glasses.
André, you were and will always be very important to all of us The week he said he would like to play together again after 20 years. Too sad. Your Voice, your songs and your piano will be eternal for all of us fans Thank you andré RIP

What a sad morning. A phone call and the news that André Matos passed away. Life is too fragile. I cried. Since I was 14 years old back in the Rio Branco school, André was already a benchmark. We all wanted to be like him. The unparalleled voice, the talent for the piano. Luckily, the destiny united us for nine years. In the years we spent together, we have created and lived incredible things which are kept in the most special place in my memory. The crazy dream of having a world-famous heavy metal band that we talked about while sitting on the bus going to rehearsals. The songs he wrote are timeless (Play Carry On!), the albums… from our first precarious shows to the big tours in Europe. Everything is coming back to my mind now. From his peerless high notes to the glance over the round glasses.
André, you were and will always be so important to us all. This week he said he wanted to play together again after 20 years. Too sad. Your voice, your songs, and your piano will be eternal for all of us fans.. Thank you, André. RIP


FROM DOOM HEART:

Our Last Goodbye to Andre Matos (Official), simply one of the best vocalists, composers and musicians of all time.
And not only in Metal...
Thanks for your Sublime Art.
Now you’re going for sure to teach Angels to sing...
Rest In Peace, Andre...
(Morpheus)


FROM KRISIUN:
Descanse em paz, André Matos. Um verdadeiro guerreiro do metal, sua música é eterna. Estamos devastados, Rest in Power irmão! 🏴
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Rest in Peace André Matos. A true metal warrior, your music is eternal! We’re devastated, Rest in Power brother! 🏴

Rest in peace, André Matos. A True Metal Warrior, his music is eternal. We are devastated, rest in power brother! 🏴
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Rest in Peace André Matos. A true metal warrior, your music is eternal! We’re devastated, Rest in Power brother!


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Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-R.I.P. \m/