Viper is a Brazilian heavy metal band.

Biography

Viper's first album, Soldiers of Sunrise

Viper was formed in 1985, the year in which they record their first demo tape, The Killera Sword. In 1987 they release their first album, Soldiers of Sunrise, which, despite the simple production, and the somewhat flawed English in the lyrics, showcased the high degree of talent and skill of the band's youthful members. Image File history File links Soldiers_of_Sunrise. ... Image File history File links Soldiers_of_Sunrise. ... This article is about the year. ... 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Viper's second (and most successful) album, Theatre of Fate

In 1989 they released Theatre of Fate, notable for the metal and classical music mix, with a song based on Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata; another noteworthy song is Living for the Night - possibly the favorite one of most Viper fans. This album was released in several countries and granted them international fame - especially in Japan, where it outsold renowned groups like Nirvana and Van Halen. Image File history File links Theatre_of_Fate. ... Image File history File links Theatre_of_Fate. ... 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Ludwig van Beethoven Ludwig van Beethoven (baptized December 17, 1770 – March 26, 1827) was a German composer of Classical music, the predominant musical figure in the transitional period between the Classical and Romantic eras. ... This article is about the grunge band Nirvana. ... Van Halen is an American rock band formed in the early-1970s. ...

Viper's third album, Evolution

Not long after that, however, artistic disagreements caused singer André Matos to leave Viper to start his own band, Angra; rather than looking for another singer, bassist (and main composer) Pit Passarel took over the microphone. This led to the first major change in the band's style, noticeable in their next album, Evolution, released in 1992 - heavier, more direct, with a punk rock influence. Again, it is a commercial successful with good reviews. Image File history File links Evolution_(album). ... Image File history File links Evolution_(album). ... Andre Matos (born September 14, 1971 in São Paulo, Brazil) is the lead singer of the band Shaaman and former lead singer of Angra. ... Angra Angra (which means Goddess of Fire) is the name for a power metal band from São Paulo, Brazil known for putting regional elements in their songs. ... 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... Punk rock is an anti-establishment music movement beginning around 1976 (although precursors can be found several years earlier), exemplified and popularised by The Ramones, the Sex Pistols, The Clash and The Damned. ...

In 1993 they play in Japan, and the concert's record becomes the album Maniacs in Japan. 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ...

In 1995 they release their next album, Coma Rage, in which the punk influence is even more obvious. Despite mixed reviews, it is again a big seller. 1995 (MCMXCV in Roman) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

1996 was possibly the band's darkest moment: soon after the release of Tem Pra Todo Mundo - their first album with lyrics in Portuguese, and a lighter, pop-like sound - the record label went bankrupt; legal disputes prevent the re-release of the album by some other label, or the recording of another album by Viper. The band stops playing, despite never officially breaking up. 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ...

In 1999 the compilation Everybody Everybody – The Best of Viper is released. Soon after, guitarist Yves Passarel joins the renowned pop-rock band Capital Inicial; his brother Pit also works with this band as a composer. 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... Capital Inicial is a Brazilian rock band that flourished in the 1980s saw a later resurgence. ...

In 2004, with a new singer, Ricardo Bocci, Viper resumes playing live, and in 2005 they release a DVD documentary, 20 Years Living for the Night. The band plans to start recording their new album in November of the same year. 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... It has been suggested that Dual layer recording be merged into this article or section. ...

Line-up

• Ricardo Bocci (vocal)
• Pit Passarell (bass)
• Felipe Machado (guitar)
• Val Santos (guitar)
• Renato Graccia (drums)

Former members

• Yves Passarell
• André Matos
• Guilherme Martin
• Cassio Audi

Discography

• Soldiers of Sunrise ( 1987)
• Theatre of Fate (1989)
• Evolution (1992)
• Vipera Sapiens (EP, 1992)
• Maniacs in Japan (live album, 1993)
• Coma Rage (1995)
• Tem Pra Todo Mundo (1996)
• Everybody Everybody – The Best of Viper (1999)

External link

• Viper's official site