25.DEZ.2011 – Hangar acoustic in Bebedouro/SP

Date: 13/01/2012
Time: 22h00
Venue: Kaza Music Bar
Av. Hércules Pereira Hortal, 800, Centro, Cep. 14701-200
Tickets: R$ 20,00

23.DEZ.2011 – Hangar confirmed at Metal Open Air 2012

23.DEZ.2011 – New photo gallery from the DVD recording in Ijuí/RS

Pictures by Charlei Haas. Click here to access the gallery.

21.DEZ.2011 – Christmas message!

End of year again! Amazing how fast 2011 came to an end and how it was good for the band. We’re almost ending “The Infallible Tour 2010-2011”, which still has some dates in 2012… The numbers are quite impressive: more than 70,000 km on the run, 128 events (electric shows, acoustic and workshops), recording the first acoustic album from a metal band in Brazil, 3 video clips (one still unpublished) and to finish on a top, a recorded acoustic DVD to celebrate 15 years of the band in 2012.

We want to thank all the people who were at the Teatro do SESC in Ijuí/RS, and participated in the most important moment of the band so far. We have begun to edit the DVD footage and we can guarantee that you all were very proud to be part of our history.

We also want to thank all the people who played with the band in the last two years: Daniel Fernandes, Rodrigo Carnevskis, Rodolfo Reset, Sebastião Telles, Lucas Tankão, Appolo Moreira, Bruno Lorenzen, Fábio Conceição and Humberto Sobrinho.

We wish you all a great holiday season, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Aquiles, Mello, Martinez, Laguna and Leite

18.DEZ.2011 – Hangar interview at Drum Channel Brasil

The band Hangar from the drummer Aquiles Priester, made a Workshow at November 26, 2011 in Sao Paulo releasing the already acclaimed new album “Acoustic, But Plugged In.” The event was sponsored by BEG – School of Music and Arts, and that day the band gave an interview to the Drum Channel Brasil, check below.

http://www.drumchannelbrasil.com.br/home.html

15.DEZ.2011 – AQUILES PRIESTER WILL BE TOURING WITH TONY MACALPINE IN EUROPE!

Tony MacAlpine 2012 European Tour dates have been announced! Tony will be performing a headline set featuring songs from his new solo album and a selection of his past classics – including a performance of the entire Edge Of Insanity album as part of the set.

Tony’s powerhouse band is:
Aquiles Priester – Drums (Hangar, Angra)
Bjorn Englen, Bass (Yngwie Malmsteen, Uli Jon Roth)
Nili Brosh – Guitar

More details on tickets and special VIP packages coming soon.

Tour dates and further info available here: http://www.tonymacalpine.com/

DREAM MECHANISM TOUR 2012 – EUROPE

21.02.12 Moho Live – Manchester, UK
22.02.12 The Underworld – London, UK
24.02.12 Rock Temple – Kerkrade, The Netherlands
25.02.12 Het Bolwerk – Sneek, The Netherlands
26.02.12 Crystal – Berlin, Germany
27.02.12 Hirsch – Nürnberg, Germany
28.02.12 Luxor – Cologne, Germany
29.02.12 Matrix – Prague, Czech Republic
03.03.12 Randal – Bratislava, Slovakia
04.03.12 Club 202 – Budapest, Hungary
05.03.12 Silver Church – Bucharest, Romania
06.03.12 Sofia Live Club – Sofia, Bulgaria
07.03.12 Jolly Joker Balans – Istanbul, Turkey
08.03.12 Eight Ball – Thessaloníki, Greece
09.03.12 Kyttaro Live – Athens, Greece
11.03.12 Bloom Club – Mezzago, Italy
12.03.12 Galery – Pratteln, Switzerland
14.03.12 Razzmatazz3 – Barcelona, Spain
15.03.12 Ritmo & Compas – Madrid, Spain
16.03.12 Stereo – Murcia, Spain
17.03.12 Fanatic – Sevilla, Spain
18.03.12 El Infierno – Vigo, Spain
19.03.12 DOKA – San Sebastián, Spain
21.03.12 Divan du Monde – Paris, France (with special guest Patrick Rondat)

15.DEZ.2011 – Show today at Carlos Barbosa/RS

Carlos Barbosa/RS
Horário: 22hs
Local: Show Bar Carlos Barbosa
Endereço: Rua Júlio de Castilhos – 219, Bairro Centro
Venda de Merchandising Oficial da banda e sessão de autógrafos após o show
Realização: New Eagle Instrumentos Musicais
Ingressos antecipados na New Eagle Instrumentos Musicais e Instituto de Música
Rua Rio Branco51, Sala 11, Centro, Carlos Barbosa
1º lote R$ 20,00 – 2º lote R$ 25,00

06.DEZ.2011 – Hangar recording the first DVD of his career in Ijuí in Rio Grande do Sul!

Now it’s confirmed! The band will record in an acoustic format the first DVD of his career in the city of Ijuí/RS. “Could not be different, we’re a band from that region, so it seems very natural that our first DVD is recorded in Rio Grande do Sul,” says Aquiles Priester. The recording takes place at Teatro do SESC, where the band performed the second show of “The Infallible Tour” in April 2010 with sold out tickets. Now the band’s back releasing the acclaimed acoustic album “Acoustic, but Plugged In!” which is already considered one of the greatest albums of the year. “We are very proud to be the first metal band from Brazil to release an acoustic album and we are sure that the DVD will be a way of remembering this work forever! We’re counting with the presence of all our fans to show the world the strength of the metal community of Rio Grande do Sul!” concludes the drummer.

10/12 – Ijuí/RS – Recording the Acoustic DVD
Location: Teatro do SESC – Rua Crisanto Leite, 202
Doors: 20h30
Information and reservations: (55) 9153.8221 with Fábio
Tickets: First 100 tickets R$ 15,00 – After R$ 20,00
For sale at Cia da Música: (55 11) 3332.4015
Tours: Débora Reolly: (55 11) 9162 6211

06.DEZ.2011 – Aquiles Priester – New photo gallery added!

Pictures from the 5º Festival de Percussão de Tatuí by Alexandre Dimas. To browse click here!

06.DEZ.2011 – New T-shirt for sale at Die Hard store.

CLICK HERE to buy it!

05.DEZ.2011 – A Picture of a Lifetime – On Board Flight 666.

I always spoke about the importance of Iron Maiden in my musical life since first hearing “Caught Somewhere In Time” in 1986. Slowly my career developed and that kid, who collected and hung clippings of the band all over his bedroom and even kept them inside his wallet, grew up and became a professional musician. But Aquiles’ essence still remains the same. Recently I received my copy of the book “On Board Flight 666” by Iron Maiden and there are two pictures of none less than Nicko McBrain using Hangar’s T-shirt of the album “The Reason of Your Conviction”. I can’t even begin explaining what this means to my life! Even if I spent days writing and talking about the fact it still wouldn’t be enough. It may seem like something of little importance to some, but if you read my biography “Aquiles Octopus Priester – From Fan to Idol” I’m sure you’ll understand what this represents.

There are no words to thank you, Nicko, but rest assured that this means a lot in my life. I’d also like to thank photographer John McMutrie for the amazing job. On Hangar’s next trip that begins tomorrow, December 6th, I’ll use a different Iron Maiden T-shirt every day until I return on December 17th. It is a symbolic homage and a small one when compared to Nicko using a T-shirt of my band during an official publication of the band released worldwide, but for me it means much more than that.

Up the Irons!

Aquiles Priester

05.DEZ.2011 – Hangar for the first time at Volta Redonda/RJ, at #2 RockAço.

05/02/2012 – Volta Redonda/RJ
Venue: Aero Clube de Volta Redonda
Address: Avenida Mnistro Salgado Filho, 620 – Bairro Aero
Doors: 16h00
Infos: 55 (24) 8132-9983 Thiago Reis or 55 (24)-7811-5490 Sandrão
email: snsproducoes@gmail.com or @snsproducoes at twitter.

05.DEZ.2011 – Hangar at Jornal da Manhã [portuguese only]

02.DEZ.2011 – Christmas Ad about Hangar’s album Acoustic, but Plugged In!.

02.DEZ.2011 – Aquiles Priester – 10 years playing with Mapex around the world.

02.DEZ.2011 – Private lessons with Aquiles Priester in his personal drum kit.

The last classes of the year will be taught by Aquiles Priester on 19 and 20th December! Reserve your time now at the Fabiano Manhas Institute! Phone: 55 11 3975-0847

01.DEZ.2011 – New T-shirt

Available only with the band at Ijui/RS for the recording of the first DVD.

01.DEZ.2011 – Thank you Mazao!

You can be sure that your message has changed my day! Your text inspired me a lot. I have no words to thank you! I hope you get back what is giving me!
Best regards,
Aquiles Priester

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What’s up Aquilles, how are you?
First let me congratulate you not only for the 10 years with the MAPEX, but throughout your extraordinary career. I read your book last week and I realized how your whole career went from a fan to an idol. Dude, listen to you instigate any drummer to improving. Your accuracy, speed, power, everything fits in perfect order and harmony. It may even seem a little bit “gay” (rs), but to hear you play in front of me moves me a lot and courages me to play and learn from everything you do. Your groove is violent, is surreal and shook the Auditório Mix Music Hall – EM&T. You dont know how much it means to me to have contact with you. I already have 31 years old, bearded, bald (lol) but when I see you playing, when you give me an autograph or take a picture sharing me a second of your attention, I feel myself like a boy seeing the idol up close and made me feel it all worthed. I started following you in Angra at Jo Soares show and at that time the band was releasing the CD Rebirth in 2001 and henceforth I never got tired of hearing you play, no matter where, no matter the band, because I learn every time I hear a little more. If you where inspired by Deen Castronovo’s drums and set up, I’m inspired by you both as a musician and as a person and my little tribute to you is to try to set up my drum kit like yours. Thanks for everything, thanks for your dedication to music and not let the fame change who you are. Thanks for the example of life, example of overcoming, persistence and love to music and for all you did to Brazilian music. You are number 1 and I’m proud to have you in the first place as the best drummer. Keep it up brother, you’ll go very far yet, I’m sure. May God keep blessing you and opening even more doors.

A big hug Aquiles Priester Octopus.

Your friend Mazao

25.NOV.2011 – Classes and workshops at Osório/RS

13/12 – Osório/RS – Aulas particulares com Aquiles Priester
Informações: Loja Roll Over Telefone (51) 3663-7252

14/12 – Osório/RS – Workshop Aquiles Priester
Participação Nando Mello
Local: Camara Municipal de Vereadores
Avenida Jorge Dariva,1211 – Centro
Horário: 20h30
Ingressos: R$ 5,00 em alimentos não perecíveis
Informações: Loja Roll Over –Telefone: (51) 3663-7252

23.NOV.2011 – Hangar live at Programa Show Livre

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=890AIsB3r0Q

 

23.NOV.2011– September/October diary by Nando Mello!

Check it out clicking here!

22.NOV.2011 – Review from Aquiles Priester at Modern Drummer Festival 2011.

Brazilian drummer Aquiles Priester hauled out the kind of monster kit that draws cheers all by itself,a kit that took hours to set up the day before. Priester didn’t come to mess around – his performance comprised one intense play-along track after another, including songs by his prog-metal bands Hangar and Freakeys. Every note was played with fierce intent, within imaginative orchestrations that reflected a clever musical mind. Just when you thought a beat was about as dense as it could get, you’d find Priester adding another layer of rhythm the next time around. Clarity is obviously a big part of the drummer’s aesthetic, and Priester sets his toms almost flat to help hit rimshots. (Backstage, we asked, “So you hit rimshots on the toms some of the time?” Aquiles’ reply: “Every time.”) His cymbals arsenal consisted of heavy, dark-sounding models that barked, clanged, pinged, and hissed their way into the show-goers’ heart. As Priester finished his high-intensity workout, he jumped up on his throne, tossed his sticks and yelled “You rule” to the roaring crowd.

22.NOV.2011 – Workshow in São Paulo.

21.NOV.2011 – Exclusive interview to Jovem Pan.

Hangar, one of the top names in Brazilian heavy metal, is in full disclosure of the already acclaimed album “Acoustic, But Plugged In!” newly released at Expomusic 2011. The musicians in the band visited the studios of Jovem Pan online to talk about the shows, change of vocalist, the fans, the pretensions to international tours and especially to send your message to the fans…

Check out the interview: http://jovempan.uol.com.br/videos/banda-apresenta-cd-acustico-e-fala-sobre-metal-nacional-62125,1,0 [portuguese only]

18.NOV.2011 – Check out the review about the new album, published in the Opiniao Jornal from ARARAS/SP.

The article is also available on the blog of columnist NANDO PIRES, where you can check out some of the songs that are part of the album “ACOUSTIC, BUT PLGGED IN!” http://www.nandopires.com.br/blog/?p=2020

18.NOV.2011 – Special workshop Aquiles Priester & Mapex 10 years together.

Special guests: Nando Mello e Eduardo Martinez

28/11 – EM&T Jabaquara – Escola de Música e Tecnologia.
19h30
Avenida Engenheiro George Corbisier, 100 – Jabaquara – São Paulo/SP
Entrada gratuita com 2 quilos de alimento não perecível.
Ingressos LIMITADOS
Reservas pelo telefone: 11-5012-2777

15.NOV.2011 – DVD Modern Drummer Festival™ 2011 with Aquiles Priester available.

http://www.hudsonmusic.com/hudson/products/modern-drummer-festival-2011/

http://www.amazon.com/Modern-Drummer-Festival-Horacio-Hernandez/dp/B005J4U8G8?ie=UTF8&tag=hudsonmusiccom

The Hudson Music team was on hand once again to capture all the action as the Modern Drummer Festival 2011 took place at Montclair State University in Montclair, New Jersey.

In a program packed with amazing performances and insightful educational segments, Gil Sharone (Stolen Babies/Dillinger Escape Plan) expands on concepts found in his Wicked Beats DVD, Trevor Lawrence Jr. (Herbie Hancock/Dr. Dre) performs in hip-hop and fusion styles (with guest percussionist Taku Hirano), jazz innovator Jeff “Tain” Watts presents an incredible set with his stellar quartet, prog/metal star Aquiles Priester performs a blistering set of songs from Hangar and Freakeys, and, finally, drum superstar Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez performs with The New World Order, an all-star world music group put together just for the festival.

In addition to the main show, also included are two enlightening master classes. Jazz legend John Riley (Vanguard Jazz Orchestra) demonstrates rhythms that can be heard from various polyrhythmic perspectives, while top country drummer Jim Riley (Rascal Flatts) demonstrates and discusses stylistic versatility and rudimental concepts.

An extensive printable PDF eBook is also included, containing transcriptions of nearly 50 detailed transcriptions of drum parts and educational ideas.

This video package presents not only a chance to relive the Modern Drummer Festival, but to study and learn the concepts presented by these great artists in depth and detail not possible just by attending the event.

10.NOV.2011 – Aquiles Priester and Nando Mello at Heavy Nation Program.

This week the presenters Paula Baldassarri and Julio Feriato received at radio UOL studio the drummer Aquiles Priester and bassist Nando Mello.

http://heavynation.blog.uol.com.br/arch2011-11-01_2011-11-30.html#2011_11-10_03_09_09-158497053-0

The full interview will be available at Friday (11/11) at: 
http://www.radio.uol.com.br/#/programa/heavy-nation [portuguese only]

10.NOV.2011 – Metal Day in Sao Paulo.

We want to thank the great work done by SnowMan Produções on behalf of the brazilian metal scene. We are very proud to be part of the first edition of the Day of Metal Festival and we are sure it was a big step for our scene. We are honored to share the stage with great bands of our country and we are sure that after this event, our scene will never be the same.

Aquiles, Mello, Martinez, Fabio, André.

[Pic by Irisbel Mello ]

08.NOV.2011 – Modern Drummer Festival 2011 – Watch the exclusive trailer with some excerpts from Aquiles Priester.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-FXirlFqAM

07.NOV.2011 – Hangar at the Rock Post online magazine – Oct/Nov 2011

Click to read: [portuguese only]

 

04.NOV.2011 – Review of the album Acoustic, But Plugged In!.

Roadie Crew Magazine – November 2011
By Antonio Carlos Monteiro
Note 9.0

What happens if we take off the guitar’s distortion from a heavy metal band, guttural vocals and the heavy of the “kitchen”? Well, if the band is good at their job, nice melodies and harmonies abound. And that’s exactly what can be seen here in the first Hangar’s acoustic album. With the heavy and speed mitigated will reveal the details of the melodic repertoire, which shows a new facet of the quintet. Acoustic, but Plugged In! also brings a newness/surprise… the debut of new singer, André Leite. And it is always a risky venture for a group to make a change in this function, Hangar managed to do it with full success. Beside keyboardist Fábio Laguna, who runs most of the harmonies of the album with extreme talent, André is the highlight of the album. Showing features previously not existing in the band, enormous versatility and especially indisputable competence as an interpreter (and not just as a singer), André gave a new color to the songs plus a new masterpiece: Haunted by yous Ghosts. The production, again in charge of the drummer Aquiles Priester, managed to smooth the acoustic calls without sacrificing what a heavy metal music requires. It is now expected by the premiere of André Leite in an electric album.

04.NOV.2011 – Aquiles Priester, Fábio Laguna and André Leite talk about Hangar’s new album “Acoustic, but Plugged In!” at Stay Heavy metal show.

Interview at Expomusic 2011 by Vinícius Neves.
To watch, access:: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viWzHpNe26I

03.NOV.2011 – Dominating Bell In Black.

Nottwil/Switzerland – The renowned Swiss cymbal maker Paiste announces the introduction of the new 18″ 2002 Giga Bell Ride “Psychoctopus”.

Aquiles Priester belongs to the crème de la crème of Brazilian’s drummers scene. His clinics enthuse drummers around the world, and this year’s highlights were Aquiles’ appearances at Modern Drummer Festival and Montreal Drum Fest. In collaboration with him, Paiste created the 18″ 2002 Giga Bell Ride “Psychoctopus”, which enhances our line of artist inspired ride cymbals. Looking at the cymbal the almost 8” sized, hammered bell dominates the silhouette. The black coating contrasted by white 2002 printings and Aquiles’ remarkable mask logo complete the cymbal’s outstanding visual nature. The heavy weighted cymbal, made of established 2002 bronze, and hammered in style of a 2002 Heavy Ride impresses with a concise, dry and glassy clear ping sound. The overlarge cup bursts with power and produces a cutting, bell like sound, when played with the shoulder of the stick. Especially prog-metal drummers, who are performing almost as virtuous as Aquiles in his solos or with his band Hangar, benefit from the well-defined, quick and short as well as penetrating unique sound of the cymbal.

More informations: www.paiste.com

01.NOV.2011 – Aquiles Priester is invited to play with Tony MacAlpine.

Aquiles Priester was recently invited to play with guitar player Tony MacAlpine at the international Namm Show which will take place between the 19th and 22nd of January in Anaheim, California (USA).

Aquiles always appreciated Tony MacAlpine’s music and owns all of his albums. It was thanks to one of the guitar player’s records, the acclaimed “Maximum Security” that the drummer got to know his biggest influence, Deen Castronovo. Aquiles says, “Without doubt, this is the highlight of my career. Playing with Tony will be a very special moment in my musical life. This was my most secret dream and, to be honest, I never thought that it could become reality. I live in Brazil which is very distant from Pasadena, Los Angeles where MacAlpine lives and there are many excellent musicians physically much closer to him. I am very happy and flattered to have been chosen to play with one of my biggest influences”, he states.

According to him, “playing the songs that were recorded by great masters such as Deen Castronovo, Steve Smith, Atma Anur, Mike Terrana, Glen Sobel and, more recently, Virgil Donati and Marco Minnemann will be a great honor for me! I can hardly wait for the first rehearsal with Tony, Nili Brosh (guitar) and Bjorn Englen (bass).” Aquiles remembers that “in 2011 I fulfilled great dreams such as playing at the biggest drum festivals all over the world like the Montreal Drum Fest in Canada, Laguna Drum Fest in Mexico, La Rioja Drum Fest in Spain and also the Modern Drummer Festival USA which will be released in DVD world wide in November. Now all that is left is to thank all the fans for their unconditional support. This is not only my achievement, it is all of ours,” he concludes.

More informations: www.tonymacalpine.com

28.OUT.2011 – New photo gallery added.

See at the link below the pictures from Aquiles Priester at Paiste Drum Day at Sofia/Bulgary. Pics by Victor Alexandrov.

http://aquilespriester.com/ingt/fot.html

28.OUT.2011 – PsychOctopus Giga Bell Ride now also at the Playtech stores.

The Playtech network of stores is now also selling the new 2002 PsychOctopus Mega Bell Ride 18″… Buy now!

New Store Teodoro Sampaio
Rua Teodoro Sampaio, 727 – Pinheiros
Sao Paulo – SP
Phone: 55 11 3334-0005

vendas.teodoro@playtech.com.br

28.OUT.2011 – Watch the official DVD trailer of the Modern Drummer Festival 2011.

Aquiles Priester attended to the Modern Drummer Festival 2011 and the first official trailer for the DVD is now available. The music used as background of the trailer is Freakeys, which is part of the eponymous album released in 2006. The music is by Fabio Laguna. The exclusive trailer with some excerpts from the presentation of Aquiles Priester is coming very soon.

Click the link below and watch the official trailer of the festival.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uo9IoLO6Wps

28.OUT.2011 – Show atIjuí

10/12 – Ijuí/RS – Show Hangar Acústico
Hangar lançando seu novo CD “Acoustic, But Plugged In!”
Local: Teatro do SESC – Rua Crisanto Leite, 202
Horário: 20h30
Informações: 55 9153 8221 com Fábio
Ingressos : Primeiro Lote R$ 15,00 – Segundo Lote R$ 20,00
A venda na Cia. da Música fone 55 3332 4015

26.OUT.2011 – Sisters make tattoo in tribute to Hangar.

Damaris Silveira and Pryscila Gianoti from Sao Bernardo do Campo/SP, did a great tribute to Hangar tattooing lyric from the song “Somelight to Find My Way” from the Infallible album released in 2009. The tattoo celebrates the friendship and good relationship between the sisters, who decided to share it with the band. The two sisters are well known by the band by attending concerts and pockets shows for a long time. Pryscila tattooed the phrase “I just want to make the memory to express myself” and Damaris “Oh God, just give me some light to find my way.”

We, the band Hangar thank you and wish more love and happiness among the sisters! We will never forget it!
Aquiles, Mello, Martinez, Laguna and André.

Check out the photos below!

26.OUT.2011 – New Infallible Tour dates announced

26/11 – São Paulo/SP – Workshow Hangar
Local: Casa de Cultura Salvador Ligabue
Horário: 18h00
Endereço: Largo da Matriz Nossa Senhora do Ó, 615
Bairro: Freguesia do Ó
Convites limitados! Reserve o seu agora!
Informações: Beg Arte e Cultura
Telefone: (11) 3977.0066
e-mail: beg-musica@ig.com.br
Site: www.beg-musica-artes.com.br

18/12 – Diadema/SP – Show Hangar no Beholder Fest
Local: Praça da Moça em Diadema/SP
Horário: A partir do meio dia
Entrada FRANCA

14/01/12 – Bebedouro/SP – Show Hangar e House of Bones
Local: Escola Espaço Livre
Horário: 22h00
Ingressos: R$ 20,00 (antecipado) e R$ 25,00 (na porta)
Pontos de Vendas: Casa Rádio, Arena Rock Shop, Rodrigo (17) 9708.6725
Venda de Merchandising Oficial da banda e sessão de autógrafos após o show
Apoio: CCAA, UNIFAFIBE, COOPERCITRUS, RESTAURANTE TROPEIRO, HOTEL RIO BRANCO, NOVA TINTAS, TG AUTOPOSTO, TRANSPORTADORA NOGAROLI

26.OUT.2011 – The albums that marked the bassist Nando Mello.

http://whiplash.net/materias/discosquemarcaram/140890-hangar.html

24.OUT.2011 – Nicko Mc Brain is wearing Hangar’s The Reason of your Conviction T-Shirt

Watch the Official Video from IMTV!

20.OUT.2011 – Hangar performs in the Day of Metal in Sao Paulo.

Big names in heavy metal will be together next Nov. 6th, at Carioca Club in Sao Paulo to support the union scene and the establishment of a day to appreciate the musical style in the country.

November 6th will happen one of the most expected events of the year, where known national names of heavy metal will be presenting for the first time together for the sake of unity and appreciation of the scene. The shows will be held in the Carioca Club in Sao Paulo. This first edition will be devoted to Power Metal and the big party with the participation of big names like: HANGAR, SHAMAN, ALMAH, WIZARD, NANDO FERNANDES, ILLUSTRIA and HIBRIA.

So if you are interested in the idea and will want to check it out this unique event, tickets will be available on site TicketBrasil

http://www.metalprolbrasil.com.br/

http://www.snowman.com.br/metalbrasil

Date: 06/11/11
Venue: Carioca Club
Address: Rua Cardeal Arcoverde, 2899, Pinheiros, São Paulo
Doors: 15:00
Tickets: http://ticketbrasi.lojatemporaria.com/dia-do-metal-carioca-club
Telephone contact and questions: 11-7619-5873

18.OUT.2011 – Paiste releases Aquiles Priester’s ride cymbal in the Brazilian market

Aquiles Priester is the first drummer in the history of Brazilian music to have a signature cymbal released by the Swiss company Paiste. This is the 2002 Giga Bell Ride 18″. Aquiles is endorsing the brand since 2002 and tested several prototypes until the final cymbal that is being released on the market this month. You can check the sound of the cymbal in the latest Aquiles Priester’s DVD, the world award-winning by U.S. magazine Modern Drummer, the Infallible Reason of my Freak Drumming, who came in 3rd place as the best instructional DVD in 2011. Take advantage of Batera Club website’s conditions and guarantee yours right away!

Access the link: http://www.bateraclube.com.br/loja/product_info.php?products_id=3685

14.OUT.2011 – Aquiles Priester will perform at Montreal Drum Fest 2011

http://www.montrealdrumfest.com/en/2011_23c_en.aspx

14.OUT.2011 – Aquiles Priester Clinics in Czech Republic and Poland

Aquiles Priester will be performing for a very first time drum clinics in Czech Republic and Bulgaria. Check the dates and the posters below.

16.10. CZ-Ostrava, Club Barrak, 19.00 h
17.10. CZ-Brno, Audiotek, 18.00 h
18.10. CZ-Praha, Music City, 18.00 h
20.10. BG-Sofia, Sofia Live Club, 19.30 h

14.OUT.2011 – Aquiles Priester, Tommy Aldridge and Dave Lombardo perform at Polish Drum Fest

Poland’s biggest drum festival “Miedzynarodowy Festiwal Perkusyjny” is honored to present Paiste artists Tommy Aldridge, Dave Lombardo and Aquiles Priester. The festival takes place from October 13th to 31st in several cities. Tommy Aldridge is conducting his clinic in Opole on October 16th and he is also performing with Polish band Bracia in Opole on 17th and Wroclaw on the 20th. Dave Lombardo’s clinic is schedules in Wroclaw on the afternoon of October 17th. He will also be performing two concerts with his side project Philm; one in Opole on the 17th and the second in Wroclaw on the 18th.

Brazil’s # 1 metal drummer Aquiles Priester’s solo performance takes place in Music Republic Museum of Bytom on October 15th.

http://www.paiste.com/e/news.php?actn=det&menuid=39&newsid=1111

http://www.miedzynarodowyfestiwalperkusyjny.pl/

11.OUT.2011 – Private lessons with Aquiles Priester at Instituto de Música e Pesquisa Fabiano Manhas.

In October on 27th and 28th and November on 23th and 24th.
Check your lesson now! 55 11 3975-0847

11.OUT.2011 – Aquiles Priester  participates in the 5th Encontro Internacional de Percussão do Conservatório de Tatuí.

The Encontro Internacional de Percussão is a biennial event, which includes the series of international meetings of the Conservatory of Tatuí and meets educational and artistic activities with the objective to provide integration between symphonic percussion students and professionals. The event includes workshops, master classes, recitals and concerts for a period of five days. Classes are taught by prominent experts in the artistic and / or academic national or international. Concerts and recitals are open to anyone interested.

GUESTS
Changuito (Cuba)
Manoel Rangel (Venezuela),
Aquiles Priester (São Paulo/Brasil)
Heri Brandino (São Paulo/Brasil)
Gilmar Goulart (Rio Grande do Sul/Brasil)
Rusty Burge (USA)

INVITED GROUPS
Drumming Duo (Portugal)
Dua Paticumpá (Minas Gerais)
Grupo Percumpá (Rio Grande do Norte)
Grupo Piap (São Paulo)
Grupo de Percussão da UFMG (Minas Gerais)
Grupo de Percussão do Conservatório de Tatuí.

11.OUT.2011 – Hangar at Correio de Uberlândia journal.

10.OUT.2011 – Check out early reviews of the album “Acoutic, But Plugged In” on the Internet.

WHIPLASH: http://www.whiplash.net/materias/cds/139627-hangar.html
ROAD TO METAL: http://roadtometal.blogspot.com/2011/10/acima-de-tudo-musicalidade-hangar.html

06.OUT.2011 – Hangar at Carlos Barbosa/RS for the first time!

15/12 – Carlos Barbosa/RS – Show Hangar
Local: Show Bar Carlos Barbosa
Endereço: Rua Júlio de Castilhos – 219, Bairro Centro
Horário: 22h00
Abertura da casa: 20h00
Venda de Merchandising Oficial da banda e sessão de autógrafos após o show
Realização: New Eagle Instrumentos Musicais
Ingressos antecipados na New Eagle Instrumentos Musicais e Instituto de Música
Rua Rio Branco51, Sala 11, Centro, Carlos Barbosa
1º lote R$ 20,00 – 2º lote R$ 25,00

04.OUT.2011 – See the photos of Aquiles Priester at the Laguna Drum Fest 2011

Thank you guys from Torreon in Mexico! Laguna Drum Fest was awesome and I’m very surprised by the public’s sympathy and enthusiasm!

I hope to return soon with HANGAR!
Muchas Gracias e suerte siempre!

Aquiles Priester

http://www.aquilespriester.com/ingt/fot.html

See video recorded by Aquiles Priester on stage: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nK4wdH4whK8

01.OUT.2011 – Services from shows at Uberlândia/MG and Araraquara/SP

07/10 – Uberlândia/MG – Show Hangar Acústico
Hangar lançando seu novo CD “Acoustic, But Plugged In”
Local: Rock`n Beer Irish Pub – Av. Floriano Peixoto, 18
Horário: 23h00
Informações: www.rocknbeer.com.br
Ingressos antecipados R$ 20,00
Página do evento: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=169291829823770

08/10 – Araraquara/SP – Show Hangar
Hangar no 10° Araraquara Rock
Local: Teatro de Arena “Prefeito Benedito de Oliveira”
Endereço: Avenida Adhemar Pereira de Barros -S/N
Informações: www.araraquararock.com.br/
Apoio e realização:
Prefeitura Municipal de Araraquara
Secretaria Municipal de Cultura
FUNDART (Fundação de Arte e Cultura do Município).
Entrada 1Kg de alimento não perecível.

28.SET.2011 – Aquiles Priester will be performing at Laguna Drum Fest 2011 – Mexico

27.SET.2011 – Batuka! Brasil and Aquiles Priester at cover of Brazilian Modern Drummer – September/2011

Aquiles is on the cover of brazilian Modern Drummer with the Batuka! Brasil Drum Festival. The Drum Festival took place from July 30 to July 31 at the Auditorio Ibirapuera in Sao Paulo. This 13th iteration of festival was a celebration of diversity: not only were there artists from numerous countries participating, but the universality of musical language was represented by a rich tapestry of styles and genres, including Samba, Heavy Metal, Afro-Cuban, Condambe, Pop/Rock, to name but a few.

More informations: http://www.batukabrasil.com/BatukaIndice/batuka_index.htm

27.SET.2011 – Aquiles Priester and Gibraltar

The Drum Channel Brazil spoke with Leo Gorgatti and Aquiles Priester at Expomusic 2011. Aquiles showed his “generous” Gibraltar rack at Musical Express.

http://vimeo.com/29602015

17.SET.2011 – Hangar at Expomusic 2011

Follow us at Expomusic 2011 during the official launch of the new album “Acoustic, but Plugged In!” All the band’s official merchandising will be on sale at the Lady Snake Store booth.

23/09 – Friday
19:00 to 20:00 (Autographs Aquiles Priester – Habro Music)
20:00 to 21:00 (Acoustic Live Hangar – Harman)

24/09 – Saturday
13:00 to 14:00 (Acoustic Live Hangar – AMI)
14:00 to 15:00 (Musical Express – Performance Mello and Martinez)
15:00 to 16:00 (Acoustic Live Hangar – Harman)
16:00 to 17:00 (Autographs Hangar – Lady Snake)
18:00 to 19:00 (Acoustic Live Hangar – Royal Music)
19:00 to 20:00 (Autographs Hangar – Musical Express)
20:00 to 21:00 (Acoustic Live Hangar – Harman)

25/09 – Sunday
13:00 to 14:00 (Acoustic Live Hangar – Harman)
14:00 to 15:00 (Autographs Hangar – Lady Snake)
15:00 to 16:00 (Acoustic Live Hangar – AMI)
16:00 to 17:00 (Autographs Aquiles Priester – Habro Music)
17:00 to 18:00 (Autographs Hangar – Musical Express)

10.SET.2011 – Hangar – Official Communication

All of the decisions we take in life always bring some kind of consequence and this is something that everyone, independent of their profession, has already experienced. At the end of May this year, during our “The Infallible Tour”, we decided to record our new acoustic album since we’d been doing this kind of show around Brazil for a long time. In other words, even before running out of possibilities with the “Infallible” album, we already planned maintaining the band active for some more time before beginning the recording of a new album and definitely ending this tour.

This meant not going home for an undetermined time and staying on the road in touch with our fans doing gigs, clinics and workshops. All of those who have already attended a Hangar gig know that we love being on stage and feel very much at ease playing live. However, our lead singer Humberto Sobrinho would not be able to accompany us on this new journey for personal reasons that all members of Hangar know and respect. These problems are so serious that he had to abandon our acoustic project in the middle of the recordings to try and solve them in Manaus where he lives.

And as every decision generates a new situation, we now have a new member in Hangar to substitute Humberto: we are proud and satisfied to present André Leite, whom you can get to know through our MySpace, where you can get a small taste of our new album “Acoustic, But Plugged In!”, and also watch the clip of our song “Haunted By Your Ghosts”.

We carry on welcoming André Leite and wishing our good and eternal friend Humberto Sobrinho health, peace and prosperity.

Myspace link:
www.myspace.com/officialhangar

Link for the clip of the song “Haunted by your Ghosts”:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ctjv7cJS4o

Link for the Making Of of the clip “Haunted by your Ghosts”:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_iIj3z5T-g

Lyrics for the song “Haunted by your Ghosts”:
Download here

Making Of Promo Shoot: 
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvhH4HZ7qsg

Below is a transcript of Humberto’s official communication about his departure of the band.

Aquiles, Mello, Fábio e Martinez.

“Hi everyone,

It is with great sadness that I write these words because I love being near you doing what I do best in life.
However, I have to step back at the moment to take care of personal matters that are beyond dispute and extremely important to me.
I’d like to thank all of those who have been present in my musical life from the bottom of my heart and I´d like everyone to keep on supporting the band as they always did.
Thank you very much for everything.

Humberto Sobrinho”

10.SET.2011 – Hangar – Acoustic, But Plugged In!

André Leite (vocals)
Eduardo Martinez (guitar)
Fábio Laguna (keyboards)
Nando Mello (bass)
Aquiles Priester (drums)

A lot has been said about what kind of rock music is suitable for acoustic versions. The answer is simple: any kind. If it turns out to be good or not, depends exclusively on the competence of the musician(s) playing. It is that simple.

Having said that, I guess I don’t even have to say that the very competent musicians of Hangar took their songs, normally brimming with weight and speed, and did a fantastic job on their first acoustic album, Acoustic, But Plugged In! Actually, the band had been performing various acoustic gigs throughout the country and the release of such an album was a natural consequence for the band.

However, before beginning the recordings, a problem arose: vocalist Humberto Sobrinho had to leave the band due to personal problems. As luck always smiles down on those who deserve it, Hangar found in André Leite the right person to take over the role: his clear and brilliant timbre proved to be versatile enough to reproduce themes recorded by no less than three different singers. Besides, at moments in which the vocals, even on an acoustic album, demand a lot from a heavy metal singer, it is clear that André is the right musician for the role.

Once this matter was solved and the repertoire chosen, the new arrangements forged by the band ended up being the aspect that stood out the most on the album. After all, the themes gained the mellowness that acoustic interpretation demands, but maintained a good dose of their original heaviness. Furthermore, there was an immense valorization of Hangar’s beautiful melodies, something the adrenaline of heavy metal doesn’t always allow to totally shine through. The repertoire, hand picked by the band, brings tracks of their four studio albums besides an unpublished track, “Haunted By Your Ghosts”.

As to the cover and pullout, conceived by Aquiles and produced by designer Vanessa Döi, they are a unique feature for masterfully blending the softness of acoustic with the weight of metal.

Produced by drummer Aquiles Priester (who is proving to be a master in the role), co-produced and mixed by Theo Vieira and mastered by Heros Trench (Mr. Som), Acoustic, But Plugged In! was recorded and mixed at FX studio in São Paulo (SP). The album will be released by the label Making Of at the next Expomusic Music Fair which will take place from September 21st through 25th in São Paulo.

And despite the arrangements for the release of Acoustic, But Plugged In!, Hangar is still on the road, doing what they do best: gigs brimming with energy and talent, be they acoustic or plugged in.

Antonio Carlos Monteiro

Track List Acoustic, but plugged in! – Hangar 2011

One More Chance – 4:45
Solitary Mind – 4:44
Haunted by your Ghosts – 4:25
Based on a True Story – 5:13
Infallible Emperor (1956) – 5:34
Angel of the Stereo – 3:51
Your Skin and Bones -3:36
The Reason of your Conviction – 3:46
Time to Forget – 4:05
Call me in the Name of Death – 4:32
To Tame a Land – 4:36
Dreaming of Black Waves – 3:49
Colorblind – 4:08
Forgive the Pain – 5:40
Inside your Soul – 5:34

08.SET.2011 – Aquiles Priester – Photos and videos from La Rioja Drumming Festival – Spain

Check in the links below:

Pictures: http://aquilespriester.com/ingt/fot.html
Video 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEjx6MiAAIw
Video 2 (interview): http://www.larioja.com/videos/tvr/actualidad-riojana/1143689237001-drumming-festival.html

26.AGO.2011 – For the first time at Santa Rosa in Rio Grande do Sul.

14/09 – Santa Rosa/RS
Local: Centro Cívico e Cultural Antonio Carlos Borges
Horário: 19:30
Ingressos antecipados R$ 20,00 na Guaíra FM, Recital e A Musical
Informações: (55) 8117-9813

25.AGO.2011 – Aquiles Priester participates of Laguna Drum Fest in Mexico.

Watch the promo video clicking below:
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJXXs91wMcs

25.AGO.2011 – Hangar for the first time at Sao Borja in Rio Grande do Sul.

17/09 – São Borja/RS
Local: Clube Recreativo Samborjense (CRS)
Rua General Marques, 215
Horário: 22h00
Ingressos antecipados na Let’s Rock por R$15,00
Rua Félix da Cunha, 115
Informações: (55) 3431.7425

19.AGO.2011 – Hangar holds first workshop in the city of Novo Hamburgo/RS

20/09 – Novo Hamburgo/RS
Local: Centro de Cultura – Novo Hamburgo
Horário: 18h00
Ingressos antecipado na loja Toda Música
R$ 20,00 e na hora: R$ 25,00
Informações: Loja Toda Música (51) 3066.1151

12.AGO.2011 – Aquiles Priester – New photo galleries added!

To access the new gallery with photos of the Modern Drummer Festival USA (photos by Tim Shahady) and Batuka! Brazil in Sao Paulo (photos by Ale Frata) click here!

11.AGO.2011 – Eduardo Martinez at new D’addario campaign

11.AGO.2011 – July diary by Nando Mello!

Check it out clicking here!

05.AGO.2011 – Aquiles Priester is interviewed by Batteur Magazine from France.

Click to enlarge [french only].

    

03.AGO.2011 – Private lessons with Aquiles Priester in Curitiba/PR and Sao Sebastiao do Paraiso/MG.

Secure your place now!

19/08 – Curitiba/PR – Aulas particulares com Aquiles Priester
Local: Escola Drum Time
Endereço: Rua Des Westphalen, 1224 – Rebouças
Informações: (41) 3322-5462
Ônibus: Estação Tubo Getúlio Vargas
www.drumtime.com.br

29/08 – São Sebastião do Paraíso/MG – Aulas particulares com Aquiles Priester
Local: Instituto Felling
Endereço: Rua Pimenta de Pádua, 1418 – Centro.
Informações: (35) 3531.6712
www.institutofelling.com

01.AGO.2011 – Fabio Laguna – workshop in his hometown.

GS Productions, in partnership with the Municipality of Mococa / SP, will hold a workshop keyboard with Fabio Laguna. The event will be in the Sala Multimídia da Casa de Cultura, which was reopened recently, taking the name of fellow comedian Rogério Cardoso.

07/08 – Mococa/SP – Workshop Fábio Laguna
Local: Casa da Cultura “Rogério Cardoso”
Horário: 20h00
Ingressos antecipados e informações: (19) 9218-7635
Realização: GS Produções

28.JUL.2011 – Aquiles Priester and Nando Mello in Rio Negrinho/SC for the first time.

On September 21, Aquiles Priester and Nando Mello will be in Rio Negrinho/SC for the first time to perform a Workshow. All the band’s official merchandising will be on sale. The workshop is sponsored by ZR Entertainment.

21/09 – Rio Negrinho/RS – Workshop Aquiles Priester + Nando Mello
Local: Sociedade Musical Rio Negrinho
Horário: 20h00
Ingressos antecipados: Loja Mundo Rock, Locadora Hollywood, Chaveiro Willian Bachmann
Informações: (47) 9182.5126 – (47) 9132.8720
Realização: ZR Entertainment

26.JUL.2011 – Aquiles Priester – Workshop in Honduras and El Salvador

Honduras – Click to enlarge

El Salvador – Click to enlarge

24.JUL.2011 – Aquiles Priester at Batuka! International Drum Fest 2011

Check the promo video regarding the 13th edition of the fest!

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=168644159875616

Click to enlarge

Hi guys! You can’t miss the  Batuka! International Drum Fest 2011! It’s nextweekend July 30 and 31. See the full schedule on the sitewww.batukabrasil.com

You have no idea of the structure of the festival and how wonderful the soundand light of the Ibirapuera Auditorium. We will honor the greatest event inLatin America for drummers, which is already recognized as one of the world’s most important!

Big hug and hope to see you all there!

Aquiles Priester

24.JUL.2011 – Aquiles Priester and Vera Figueiredo performing at La Rioja Drum Fest in Spain

The Brazilian Drummers Aquiles Priester and Vera Figueiredo will perform at La Rioja Drum Festival in Spain, September, 3rd and 4th 2011.

24.JUL.2011 – CD Inside your Soul is relaunched

The album Inside your Soul which was released by the Hangar in 2001, isavailable again. The relaunch has three songs never officially released by the band, Legions of Fate (demo version 2000), Savior (demo version 2000) andForever Will Be (demo version 2002). All bonus tracks were recorded by former lead singer Michael Polchowicz, and the song Foverer Will Be was the first version of Your Skin and Bones, which in 2007 entered the track listing of the album The Reason of Your Conviction.

Buy now via www.diehard.com.br or by the link:
http://www.diehard.com.br/lojaweb/detalhes.asp?codprod=8568&codtipo=1

14.JUL.2011 – Aquiles Priester biography updated!

To read click here!

14.JUL.2011 – Aquiles Priester is awarded!

Click to enlarge [portuguese only]

07.JUL.2011 – Aquiles Priester participates in  Batuka Brazil 2011

Tickets for the Batuka! Brazil are already on sale at the Ibirapuera Auditoriumbox office or through the reservation facilitated byreservas@auditorioibirapuera.com.br

The Modern Drummer Brazil magazine subscribers pay half-price.

See the full schedule by clicking here:www.batukabrasil.com

See you there!

07.JUL.2011 – Snake Lady creates exclusive line of clothing for Hangar andTorture Squad!

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05.JUL.2011 – Homenage rendered to Aquiles Priester

Welcome once again to the MD Readers Poll, where the greatest drummers on the planet are honored by the most educated drum fans around. Homenage rendered to Aquiles Priester by his endorser Batera Store for being elected in the most important drummer ranking of the world!

www.baterastore.com.br

29.JUN.2011 – Autograph session with Hangar in Goiania

Hangar will be next Friday, 01 July, at Musical Harmony store for an exclusive autograph session at 05:00pm.

All the band’s official merchandising will be on sale during the event.

25.JUN.2011 – Happy Birthday Aquiles Priester

Forty years ago was born in Otjo, South Africa Aquiles Priester.
If you do not know the story of a musician who has gained more and more space for the musicians of Brazil in the world, it is worth you read the official biography of the drummer. Below is the text on the back cover of the official biography Aquiles “Octopus” Priester, written by renowned writer Roberto Shinyashiki.

Congratulations Aquiles, and thank you for raising and show the level of Brazilian music in the world!

————————————————– ——

“You see the shots that I take, but do not see the bumps that I take.”

This phrase reflects the man inside the lives of great musicians.

When the crowd applauds wildly a show, do not realize how much I had to battle for each of the musicians get where they arrived. Of course there are exceptions for some pretty popular singers who are blessed with success, but did not receive the gift of determination… They rise with the success of the first song and die of exhaustion before the second… But the real musicians know that the spice of soul music is made of hard work, so much of tears and sweat. Sleepless nights waiting for a desired response, frustration and joy of many “nos” in order to fulfill its vocation.

The life story of Aquiles Priester is inspiring… Not only for musicians but for all people who have a dream and a willingness to do it. From a difficult childhood and adolescence, going through all the hardships of the first dances in the interior of Parana, through all the pitfalls of show business, he is an example of courage and determination. His pleasure in playing contaminates everything with joy. A celebration of great victories and a great soul to leave behind what does not deserve to be charged are his trademarks.

This book will lead you to travel the world of your dreams through the story of an idol of our music. Applauded in Angra, Hangar, in the company of revered rock icons, Aquiles has the courage to open your heart and invite you to experience the world of a boy who could realize their dreams.

The trip is worth it… “De fã a ídolo” will show that everything is possible when you have a big heart.

Best wishes,

Roberto Shinyashiki

Writer

23.JUN.2011 – Aquiles Priester’s Inside my PsychoBook is released worldwide.

The book with exercises for double bass Inside my PsychoBook – 100 Double Bass Patterns is released worldwide by the American company Mel Bay Publishing Inc. In this new edition was added a testimony of Thomas Lang on the book by the famous Brazilian drummer.

Below is the testimony of Thomas Lang and Kiko Freitas:

See the links of the book Inside my PsychoBook – Double Bass Patterns 100 and the DVD of my Infallible Reason Freak Drumming in the Mel Bay site:
http://www.melbay.com/product.asp?ProductID=22151BCD
http://www.melbay.com/product.asp?ProductID=22150DVD

22.JUN.2011 – Workshop with Nando Mello – Uberlândia/MG

06/28 – Uberlândia/MG
Local: Conservatório Estadual de Música Cora Pavan Capparelli
Horário: 19:00
Ingressos: Livre
Apoio Sonic Instrumentos

07.JUN.2011 – The first Brazilian Drummer featuring in the most important drummer ranking in the world: Modern Drummer 2011 Readers Poll Winners.

Welcome once again to the MD Readers Poll, where the greatest drummers on the planet are honored by the most educated drum fans around. Let’s get right to it: the envelope, please…

   

   

08.MAI.2011 – Eduardo Martinez talks about Jackson Guitars (only portuguese)

See more informations in site: http://www.pridemusic.com.br/blog/?p=311

02.MAI.2011 – New models of T-shirts on the band’s official merchandising page

Click at the images to enlarge

28.ABR.2011 – Exclusive release of t-shirts and shorts.

Ask for your model directly with the band via email contact@hangar.mus.br

Click at the images to enlarge

22.ABR.2011 – Aquiles Priester at Modern Drummer Festival in USA

Brazilian drummer Aquiles Priester is among the most fascinating and talked-about extreme metal musicians on the planet. Priester first came to prominence with the heavy metal band Hangar, with which he’s recorded several albums. In 2001 he joined Angra, the most popular melodic metal group in Brazil. His appearance on the band’s albums Rebirth (2001), Hunters And Prey (2002), Live In São Paulo (2002), Temple Of Shadows (2004), and Aurora Consurgens (2006) resulted in many poll wins for the drummer, and his reputation began to spread internationally.

Beyond his blinding performances on record and on stage, Priester has been very visible in conducting drum clinics at home in Brazil, as well as in Europe and Asia. In 2004 he released his first instructional DVD, Inside My Drums, and in 2006 founded the instrumental rock band Freakeys. He’s also penned an instructional book focusing on his advanced double bass technique, Inside My PsychoBook: 100 Double Bass Patterns, and produced a second DVD, The Infallible Reason Of My Freak Drumming. Aquiles was featured in the November 2010 issue of Modern Drummer. This is his first MD Fest appearance.

http://moderndrummerfestival.net/site/

26.MAR.2011 – Aquiles Priester will attend the event “Performance is Everything Party.” 

Aquiles Priester is going to play at “Performance is Everything Party” in Frankfurt, Germany, during the MusikMesse Fair 2011. The event is hosted by Mapex. Vera Figueiredo is going to play as well.

Read the complete news below:

Introduction

Since its inception in 2007, the bi-annual “Performance Is Everything” Party hosted by Mapex has become an unmissable highlight of Musikmesse. Building on the success of previous years, PIE Party 2011 boasts an unrivalled diversity of artists – each of whom represents the cream of modern drumming – performing at this exciting event, a dazzling showcase which transcends genre and style. Come and indulge your shared passion for drums and music; leave with an unforgettable beat that resonates long after the show has ended. To Mapex, Performance Is Everything.

The Performers (in order of appearance)

Aquiles Priester

A titan of the progressive metal scene, Aquiles’s blistering double bass virtuosity and high-octane licks have powered the blockbusting anthems of Hangar and Angra, among other projects (including his solo DVD The Infallible Reason Of My Freak Drumming, released during Winter NAMM 2011 to universal acclaim). In 2010, Modern Drummers readers poll nominated Aquiles in two categories: Best Educational DVD (for The Infallible Reason Of My Freak Drumming), and Best Progressive Metal Drummer (alongside other luminaries such as Mike Portnoy and Neil Peart). Earlier this year Aquiles celebrated his 10th consecutive year of being elected Best Brazilian Heavy Metal Drummer by the readers of Roadie Crew magazine. Aquiles will make his debut on the main stage of the prestigious Modern Drummer Festival on May 21st in New Jersey.

To know more about Aquiles Priester, please go to
http://www.aquilespriester.com/
http://www.mapexdrums.com/artists/brazil/bio_priester.html

Claus Hessler

A clinician and educator of global repute, Claus is widely acknowledged to be the legitimate successor to the legendary Jim Chapin. An ardent advocate of open-handed playing and the creative freedom that follows from adopting this approach, Claus authored Open Handed Playing Vol I in collaboration with Dom Famularo (foreword by Billy Cobham), with the second volume slated for release in spring 2011. His playing is characterized by jaw-dropping ambidexterity, independence, and multi-layered ostinato patterns.

To know more about Claus Hessler, please go to
http://www.claushessler.de/
http://www.mapexdrums.com/artists/germany/bio_Claushessler.html

Vera Figueiredo

The reigning queen of modern samba, Vera has enchanted and captivated audiences with her command of her native Brazilian rhythmic idioms: her playalong instructional book and double CD package Vera Cruz Island – Brazilian Rhythms For Drumset (based on her album Vera Cruz Island, co-written by Daniel Oliveira, and published by Hudson Music) is a masterful treatise on applying these to the drumset. Impassioned, infectious grooves delivered with flair are established traits of this artist, evoking beautiful landscapes and the lush rainforests of her homeland.

To know more about Vera Figueiredo, please go to http://www.verafigueiredo.com.br/

Thomas Heinz

This talented young winner of Drummer Of Tomorrow 2008 is rapidly emerging as a rising star, and is gradually being recognized as being one of the most distinctive voices of the next generation of drumming talent: fresh, dynamic, and full of personality.

Damien Schmitt

Upon being introduced, jazz and fusion legend Jean Luc Ponty hired Damien on the spot after witnessing the drummer’s impressive technique, feel, and creativity. In addition to his regular touring and recording schedule, Damien’s unorthodox and boundless musical imagination has led to him being in constant demand for clinics and festival appearances, both as a solo and ensemble player.

24.MAR.2011 – Aquiles Priester participate in book signing at the booth of Paiste Musik Messe. 

To see the full news click here:
http://www.paiste.com/e/news.php?actn=det&menuid=39&newsid=990

24.MAR.2011 – Aquiles Priester video in the history of Paiste.

The DVD The Infallible Reason of my Freak Drumming is disclosed in official video that tells the story of Paiste.

To see the video click the link: http://www.rogstalkindrumz.com

24.MAR.2011 – Aquiles Priester participates in Paiste signing session at Musik Messe.

http://www.paiste.com/e/news.php?actn=det&menuid=39&newsid=990

18.MAR.2011 – Aquiles Priester and Vera Figueiredo touch the Musik Messe 2011 in an event of Mapex International.

http://twitpic.com/4aob2l

17.MAR.2011 – Aquiles Priester is honored on the international site Paiste.

Aquiles Priester was elected for 10 consecutive years the best heavy metal drummer from Brazil and receives tribute at the official site of the cymbals Paiste.

To see the news, click the link below:
http://www.paiste.com/e/news.php?actn=det&menuid=39&newsid=983

16.MAR.2011 – Hangar Day Pics 

See pics of Hangar Day, click here!

13.MAR.2011 – The Best of 2010 for the readers of Roadie Crew Magazine.

Aquiles Priester has being elected for 10 years in the row as a best heavy metal drummer in the readers poll of Roadie Crew Magazine. Fábio Laguna is elected the best keyboard player of 2010 as well and he go the biggest percentage of all the votation! Check this out!

Band
6° – Hangar

Vocalist
6° – Humberto Sobrinho

Guitarrist
10° – Eduardo Martinez

Bassist
8° – Nando Mello

Drummer
1° – Aquiles Priester

Keyboardist
1° – Fábio Laguna

National Show (Brazil)
5° – Hangar

01.MAR.2011 – Infallible – Special Limited Edition 

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Infallible – Special Limited Edition

Humberto Sobrinho – vocals
Eduardo Martinez – guitar
Fábio Laguna – keyboard
Nando Mello – bass
Aquiles Priester – drums and percussion

The album Infallible, released by Hangar in 2009, became a great success among both the public and the critics due to the quality of the work developed by the band, who has been promoting the album by means of “The Infallible Tour” since the beginning of 2010.

And now the perfectionism and diligence that the musicians have invested in this album are once again available to the public in an extended version: a new edition of Infallible hits the stores accompanied by a DVD that contains vast and assorted material such as the video clip recorded by the band for the track “Dreaming of Black Waves” and its making of, plus videos of the first gigs of “The Infallible Tour”, interviews with the band members, the making of the album recordings and a photo gallery.

Furthermore, the audio CD includes a bonus track, “Like a Wind in the Sky”, that had only been released in Japan.

This all comes to prove that Infallible is a dead-on, direct, varied and competent album as defined by both fans and critics.

Antonio Carlos Monteiro
Journalist and music critic

12.FEV.2011 – Aquiles Priester new T-shirts 2011

12.FEV.2011 – De Fã a Ídolo na Livraria Cultura

Desde o dia 9 de fevereiro, o livro Aquiles Polvo Priester – De Fã a Ídolo, está disponível no site da Livraria Cultura. Se você ainda não tem o seu livro, compre agora mesmo pelo link abaixo:

http://t.co/UIl3C00

“Este livro vai fazer você viajar pelo mundo dos seus sonhos através da história de um ídolo da nossa música… Aquiles tem a coragem de abrir seu coração e convidar você para conhecer o mundo de um garoto que conseguiu realizar os seus sonhos…”
Roberto Shinyashiki

08.FEV.2011 – Modern Drummer Festival 2011 

Enjoy some of the highlights of this year’s Winter NAMM.

04.FEV.2011 – Photo gallery of the Paiste Namm Show 2011.

Aquiles Priester, Eloy Casagrande and many other artists are in the Namm Show 2011.
Click the link below and see a little of what happened at the Paiste booth:
http://www.paiste.com/e/news.php?actn=det&menuid=39&newsid=963

29.JAN.2011 – Hangar is featured in the blog of the newspaper “O Estadão” [only portuguese]

In a country with little traditional rocker, and even less in heavy metal bands need to turn around if they want to happen. That is why the Hangar “invented” the workshow to circumvent the lack of support and even the public. Read the full article at the link below.

O Estadão article

29.JAN.2011 – Eduardo Martinez in the newspaper A Notícia and in the Guia São Luiz

Passing of Eduardo Martinez by São Luiz Gonzaga is news on the back and on the website of the newspaper A Notícia and in the Guia São Luiz.

Matéria no Guia São Luiz

Matéria no A Notícia

28.JAN.2011 – Aquiles Priester & Eloy Casagrande – Having fun in Hollywood and Paiste Day at MI – Los Angeles 

From January 13th to January 20th, Eloy and I were in the USA to take part of the Namm Show and Paiste Day that were held at the renowned Musicians Institute in Los Angeles. The event itself was sensational and besides demonstrating new cymbals and a raffle of two Paiste prototypes, Eloy and I did a workshop. Together we played the final solo which lasted almost 9 minutes. We received a standing ovation and also counted with the more than distinguished presence of Thomas Lang with whom we had had lunch the previous day and had also spent the afternoon at his home studio where we had a great time.

Besides Eloy and I, Rodrigo of Urban Boards was also present. He is currently developing a signature sneaker for Thomas. I can state that besides being one of the most awesome drummers in the history of music, Thomas has a great heart and is an excellent person. Thank you very much for the great moments we had together, Thomas. The previous week we attended the Namm Show – you can check out some pictures on our site – and we also had the opportunity to do some sightseeing plus two days rehearsing at SIR Rental Studio in LA where the guys from Maroon 5 were also rehearsing. We spent little over a week away from Brazil and had a great time.

Special thanks to all of Paiste, Mapex, Gibraltar, DW Pedals, Pro-Mark, Evans, LP and Musicians Institute.

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Aquiles Priester at Amoeba Music in L.A	Aquiles Priester, Eloy Casagrande, Wayne Wilburn & Alex Gonzalex	Eloy Casagrande, Thomas Lang & Aquiles Priester	Rodrigo de Castilhos & Thomas Lang
SIR Studio Instrument Rentals 1	SIR Studio Instrument Rentals 2	SIR Studio Instrument Rentals 3	SIR Studio Instrument Rentals 4
SIR Studio Instrument Rentals 5	SIR Studio Instrument Rentals 6	Thomas Lang & Aquiles Priester 1	Thomas Lang & Aquiles Priester 2
Thomas Lang & Aquiles Priester sharing a joke	Thomas Lang & Eloy Casagrande	Thomas Lang & Elóy Casagrande

Aquiles Priester & Eloy Casagrande – Paiste Day

Photos by Tim Shahady – Paiste USA

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Aquiles Priester & Thomas Lang after the clinic at MI	Aquiles Priester, Thomas Lang, Ed Clift & Eloy Casagrande after the clinic at MI	Paiste Day 1	Paiste Day 2
Paiste Day 3	Paiste Day 5	Paiste Day 6	Paiste Day 7

25.JAN.2011 – The Infallible Reason of my Freak Drumming is already available at Mel Bay Publications EUA.

The Infallible Reason of my Freak Drumming, the new Aquiles Priester’s DVD, is already available at Mel Bay Publications website.

Now it’s very easy to get your copy!!! Check this out:

http://www.melbay.com/product.asp?productid=22150DVD

24.JAN.2011 – Exclusive interview with Nando Mello to blog Road to Metal. [only portuguese]

Nando Mello, “Infallible Bass” from Hangar band: Nothing better than the first month of the year begin with an interview so nice, talking about serious things, but very relaxing, reflecting how well the Band Hangar…

click the link below to read the interview
http://roadtometal.blogspot.com

20.JAN.2011 – Aquiles Priester at Namm Show 2011

Check this out!!! Some pictures from Namm Show 2011.

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Aquiles Priester and NDugu Chancler’s Drum Kit	Aquiles Priester and Neil Peart’s Drum Kit	Aquiles Priester, Dave Lombardo, John Dolmayan & Jeremy Spencer	Aquiles Priester, Erik Paiste & Eloy Casagrande
Aquiles Priester, John Jr Robinson, Kelly Paiste & Eloy Casagrande	Aquiles Priester, Otto Choi, Randy Black & Eloy Casagrande	Aquiles Priester, Tim Sahady, Nathaniel Townsley	Aquiles Priester e Chris Pennie
Aquiles Priester at Pro Mark booth 1	Aquiles Priester at Pro Mark booth 2	Collin Hartmann, Aquiles Priester & Jeff M. Ponte – Mel Bay Publications	Edu Cominato, Wayne Wilburn & Aquiles Priester
Eloy Casagrande & Aquiles Priester	Eloy Casagrande, Aquiles Priester, Jonathan Moffet, Wayne Wilburn, Andrew Shreve	Lux & Aquiles Priester	Aquiles Priester at Mel Bay booth 1
Aquiles Priester at Mel Bay booth 2	NDugu Chancler’s Drum Kit	Neil Peart’s Drum Kit	Poster Namm Show 2011
Roberto Sallaberry, Aquiles Priester, Jr. Vargas, Eloy Casagrande & Mochila	Taige Lu, Aquiles Priester & Otto Choi	Wayne Wilburn & Eloy Casagrande

13.JAN.2011 – Aquiles Priester em sessão de autógrafo com Dave Lombardo e Charlie Benante.

2011 Winter NAMM Paiste Artist autograph schedule announced.
We are proud to announce our 2011 Winter NAMM artist autograph schedule. Be sure to drop by booth # 3270 in Hall D to meet some of todays most popular and in-demand drummers in the music scene.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 14TH @ 3 P.M.

AQUILES PRIESTER # HANGAR
CHARLIE BENANTE # ANTHRAX
DAVE LOMBARDO # SLAYER
JEREMY SPENCER # FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH
JOHN DOLMAYAN # SYSTEM OF A DOWN

SATURDAY, JANUARY 15TH @ 1 P.M.

ABE LABORIEL JR. # SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY
JOHN “JR” ROBINSON # SESSION GREAT
LENNY CASTRO # LOPEZ TONIGHT
ROBIN DIMAGGIO # LOPEZ TONIGHT

SATURDAY, JANUARY 15TH @ 4 P.M.

DEAN BUTTERWORTH # GOOD CHARLOTTE
FRANKLIN VANDERBILT # LENNY KRAVITZ
JASON SUTTER # CHRIS CORNELL
THE PSM # GORILLAZ SOUND SYSTEM
BRIAN TICHY # WHITESNAKE

http://www.paiste.com/e/news.php?actn=det&menuid=39&newsid=958

13.JAN.2011 – Aquiles Priester and Eloy Casagrande participate in the Paiste Day L.A.

Paiste America invites you to PAISTE DAY LA on January 19th to try out our newest releases. With the introduction of several new models, drummers will get the chance to play the newest cymbals on the market. There will be several Paiste artists on hand to discuss the new sounds and demo cymbals. There will have plenty of giveways, door prizes and two prototype cymbals will be raffled off.

The event will culminate with a rare performance by two of Brazil’s top drummers, Eloy Casagrande and Aquiles Priester.

Aquiles Priester has become the face of Brazillian rock drumming. With his long a varied career he has taken the world by storm. Playing with several bands, most notably, Hangar and Angra, Aquiles has established his place among the top drummers in the world. With his new DVD “THE INFALLIBLE REASON OF MY FREAK DRUMMING” drummers around the world will be able to tap into the mind of one of the great talents behind the kit.

Eloy Casagrande was first brought to the attention of American drummers when, at age 14, he performed at the Modern Drummer Festival 2005. His ability to fuse the drums of Brazil and the power of rock music in a seamless way left the crowd in disbelief. Since that time Eloy has spent his time refining his talent playing with Andre Matos, the former singer of Angra.

In addition to the performances, Paiste will be holding a raffle for two prototype Paiste cymbals and a NAMM badge for the 2012 trade show. There will be several other giveaways on hand as well.

WHEN: JANUARY 19TH
WHERE: MUSICIANS INSTITUTE
1655 MCCADDEN PLACE
HOLLYWOOD, CA. 90028
323-462-1384

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 2 – 5 P.M.: CYMBAL TESTING, MEET & GREET WITH SPECIAL GUEST ARTISTS
5 – 6 P.M.: QUESTION & ANSWER SEMINAR WITH PAISTE STAFF & GUEST ARTISTS
7 – 9 P.M.: CLINIC WITH AQUILES & ELOY

http://www.paiste.com/e/news.php?actn=det&menuid=39&newsid=959 

13.JAN.2011 – Aquiles Priester in Modern Drummer Readers Poll 2010 – USA

Aquiles Priester foi indicado na votação anual da revista Modern Drummer americana em duas categorias, melhor baterista prog e melhor DVD educacional.

See news below or access: www.moderndrummer.com/contest.php?id=800000084

This year we once again invite you to cast your vote in the world’s most important drumming event—the Modern Drummer Readers Poll.

As usual, we’re giving you the opportunity to vote for all the drummers who you feel deserve special recognition for their work over the past year or so—as well as for the educational materials that earned a permanent place on your bookshelf.

Longtime voters will notice that this year we’re suggesting nominees within each category. The modern music scene is incredibly complex, with drummers, artists, and bands often falling easily into a number of different styles. By providing you with the names of the players and educational products that struck the MD editors as being particularly noteworthy over the recent months, we’re making it easier than ever for you to vote for your favorite drummers, books, and DVDs in all the appropriate categories. Don’t worry—we’re still providing for write-in votes, so if you don’t see some names that you’d like to have recognized, by all means, type them in (25 character limit)!

Educational DVD:
The Big Picture by Keith Carlock
Great Hands For A Lifetime by Tommy Igoe
Groove Alchemy by Stanton Moore
The Infallible Reason Of My Freak Drumming by Aquiles Priester
Blast Beats Evolved by Derek Roddy

Prog:
Gavin Harrison
Neil Peart
Marco Minnemann
Mike Portnoy
Aquiles Priester

05.JAN.2011 – HANGAR DAY

The event promotes a Hangar show, Meet & Greet and also launched the contest PLAY WITH HANGAR AT THE HANGAR DAY

On March 12, 2011, the Blackmore Rock Bar will host the Hangar Day, a unique event, held at Hangar in partnership with the Free Note.To commemorate the event, Hangar January/2011 throws in the contest in Touchwith Hangar Hangar Day, where five winners will have the chance to share the stage with the Hangar to play a song each. After the winners left the stage, the hangar will start a show with the songs of her new album Infallible, followed by a Meet & Greet for all fans attending the event. Throughout the event will be held raffles for many special gifts!

From the moment of opening the venue official band’s merchandise will be sold (Methods, Songbooks, and other products) at special prices! Buying your tickets in advance you automatically win in 10.00 to spend onbonuses Free Note’s booth on the event .*

*valid only for purchases made on the day of the event.

Information
Hangar Day
Saturday, 12/03/2011 at 22h (doors: 20h)
Blackmore Rock Bar
Alameda Maracatins 1317 – Moema

Ticket Sales
Tickets go on sale from 1.29 days in the Free Note Store (Rua Teodoro Sampaio, 785)
Information: 11 3085-4690
Advance Purchase (Free Note): R$ 15.00
Purchase the day of the event (at the box office of Blackmore Rock Bar): R$ 20.00