ALLEGRO

Genre(s): Power Metal [first] / Pop/Progressive [later] 

Formed in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro - 1995. Allegro is unquestionably a difficult-to-categorize band. The acclaimed self-titled debut gives only a hint of the different influences the band have, ranging from heavy metal, new metal and progressive to rock 'n' roll and pop music. The band is fronted by singer Ilton Nogueira, who also writes the lyrics, and by guitar player Lula Washington and keyboard player Bruno Sa, who are well-known for their work playing with other artists, from Brazilian pop singers to international acts, as well as soundtracks for alternative movies. Allegro was founded in 1995 as a heavy metal band. They started playing in the Rio de Janeiro underground scene and soon gathered a loyal audience. The first album, released in 2001, helped them to develop a larger fan base. It was during the promotion of this album that they played with bands like Saxon, Exodus, Stratovarius, Angra, Dr. Sin, Shaaman and Korzus, among others. Allegro faced some serious problems concerning management, record contracts and musical diferences that led to changes in the line up and finally to a break up in 2005. Now, the group started to work together once again on a new album. It's a new time for the band's music. As you can conclude from the demo version of two new songs, "No Truth" and "What I Still Keep Inside", the next album is going to be yet more diverse than the 2001 debut. Hence, Ilton and Lula expanded the sound and let other types of music blend with the old metal style. Although the range of influences are wider, the band is moving into a more song-orientated direction. 

Source: http://www.myspace.com/alllegro, march 2011.

Discography: 

Allegro [Demo, 1999]: 

Lula Washington (g), Minoru Murakami (g), Ilton Nogueira (v).

Allegro [Full-length, 2001 – Megahard Records]: 

1.Thy Valse Wicked 01:02 

2.Enigma 04:32 

3.Stormy Nights 04:16 

4.Fragile Life 03:47 

5.Third Millennium 04:24 

6.Sweet AS Wine, Holy As Blood 05:15 

7.Peace of Mind 03:07 

8.Self Destruction 05:15 

9.As One We'll Survive 05:28 

10.Lacrima Christi 02:29 

11.The Betrayer's Song 04:38 

Ilton Nogueira – vocals, Lula Washington – guitars, Will Vilante – guitars, Bruno Sá - piano, synthesizers, Alex Moreno – bass, Marcos Souza – drums. 

From: http://heavymetalisourreligion.blogspot.com/2009/06/allegro-allegro-2001.html

Or: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?ohiejtxl2hx

From: http://kukimetaluniverse.blogspot.com/2008/07/allegro-allegro-2001.html