Nearly two years after announcing they were going on hiatus, Brazilian progressive power metal band Angra announced that they were back to mark a major milestone. After all, 2026 is the 30th anniversary of their sophomore album Holy Land.
Angra initially went on hiatus — or what they called a “sabbatical period” — to let various band members pursue other personal and professional projects. They did mention from the start that this would be a temporary thing and that they’d return when the time was right.
Apparently the time is right and they released the following statement:
“Some stories do not end.
“They simply wait for the right moment to continue being told.
“After a period of silence, reflection, reunions, reorganization, and reconnection with our own roots, Angra announces the end of its hiatus and its return to the stage in the second half of the year to celebrate a fundamental chapter in our history: the album Holy Land.
“When Holy Land was born, in 1996, the idea was bold: to tell the story of the birth of Brazil through music. To blend heavy metal, orchestration, and Brazilian rhythms in order to speak about the meeting of cultures, identity, and discovery — not only of a territory, but of who we are.
“Nearly three decades later, we realize that this story is still alive.
“In the songs. On the stages. And above all in the people who have walked with us throughout all these years.
“Revisiting Holy Land now is not simply about performing a classic album. It is about returning to Angra’s roots. It is about reconnecting with the creative force that brought us here. And it is about celebrating with the fans who turned this music into part of their own lives.
“The end of the hiatus also marks a new beginning.
“We return with the same adventurous spirit that has guided us since the beginning: to explore, create, and connect worlds through music.
“This tour will be more than a celebration. It will be a journey. A celebration of our origins. And a reunion with everyone who helped build this story.
“The journey continues. See you on the road.”
So there you have it. Sounds like we’ll get a tour announcement soon, given they have to celebrate that aforementioned anniversary this year.