Shaman

History

Shaman was formed in 2000, when Ricardo Confessori left Angra and started a new band.

Shaman means "the one that can see in the dark", and it is represented, in general, by the priests that can heal using elements of the nature.

Mixing heavy metal, classical music and world music, the band recorded its debut album, 'Ritual', in the beginning of 2002. The album was recorded in Germany, except for some parts recorded in Brazil, and was produced by the famous Sascha Paeth (Heaven's Gate, Rapsody).

'Ritual' had good reviews by the Brazilian press and all around the world, being released in more than 15 countries. "The World Ritual Tour" lasted for over a year and a half, crossing Brazil and many other countries in Latin America, Europe and Asia. More than 150 shows were played, an excellent mark for a debut album tour.

In 2003, Shaman had a good position in the specialized media charts, anda great surprise came when 'Ritual' was elected as the best (not only heavy metal) album of 2002 by "Folha de Sao Paulo" (a very well-known and respected Brazilian daily newspaper) readers. The same accomplishment was repeated in 2004. Still in 2004, the band was the opening act for Iron Maiden at the Pacaembu stadium in S