Paulo Schroeber / Almah : Marreco's Fest 2010

MS Metal Press Official note :

"The band Almah, led by the singer Edu Falaschi and bassist Felipe Andreoli (Angra), is back on stage, and confirms his participation in the new edition of Marreco's fest. According to the official release of the event, the band is one of the headliners of the night and will play on June 19th at Camping show in Distrito federal (Brasilia).

With the Almah's confirmation, the cast of the Marreco's fest 2010 has five others bands and 17 of vacancies to be filled. The bands already confirmed are : Mystifier, Dark Avenger, Sarcasm, and Uganga Heaven's Guardian.

Marreco's fest is a rock festival annually held since 2001 and which is a real showcase for metal bands from the Midwest, contributing to make the underground music scene stronger and adding value to this style of musical culture.

Marreco's Fest is a cultural event of great importance for the consolidation of underground music and music industry from Federal District. Besides promoting studios and rehearsals, records stores and specialized academies of music, the creation of jobs linked to local music activity is the indisputable corollary of Marreco's fest.

Promoted by the musician and cultural producer Fábio Marreco, the first edition of Marreco's Fest welcomed several bands from the city, friends and family. Throughout these years and its seven editions, the event was growing in popularity. No longer just a party with some friends but started to mark definitely the calendar of festivals in Brasilia. So much so that in 2008, for its 7th edition, the festival had grown to a sound and light structure compatibles with major festivals and welcomed more than 1500 people.

In parallel, Edu Falaschi and Felipe Andreoli are ending the new Angra's album, which should be released in August this year."

For more news : MS Metal Press / Marreco's Fest Website

Paulo Schroeber / Astafix : Versus Magazine

Paulo Schroeber and his band Astafix are honored in the in the 9th issue (April 2010) of the Portuguese review Versus Magazine !

You'll find an interview (in Portuguese) of Wally, singer and guitarist from Astafix !

For more news : Versus Magazine / Astafix Official Twitter

Paulo Schroeber / Astafix : show in Santiago (Chile)

End Ever Chilean Tour 2010 goes on ! Astafix plays this evening at Rock £ Guitarras Club in Santiago (Chile) from 9.pm (Chilean time) !

For more news : Rock £ Guitarras Club website / Astafix Official Myspace

Paulo Schroeber / Astafix : show in Valparaiso (Chile)

Paulo Schroeber plays today with Astafix at Delirium Bar in Valparaiso (Chile) from 9.pm (Chilean time) !

For more news : Astafix Official Myspace

Paulo Schroeber / Astafix on blog "Coluna De Música"

Here the translation of the post about Astafix End Ever Chile Tour 2010 on the blog "Coluna De Música" by the journalist Joao Ricardo Lima :

"A monster of weight ! It's the sound of Brazilian thrash quartet of Astafix, performing three shows in Chile this week. This very loud metal band was formed by Wally, ex CPM-22 (!) on guitar and guttural voice, Akya (Chipset Zero on bass), Paulo Schroeber (Almah, on guitar) and Thiago Caurio (drums). The 12 songs from their debut album "End Ever" are on the Official Myspace of the band. If you like thrash from the 90's, such as Pantera, Sepultura, Biohazard, Fear Factory, go there ! The Chilean Tour is in collaboration with other thrash bands : Huinca and Nuclear, both from Chile and also Nervochaos, thrash metal Brazilian band. The first concert takes place on Thursday.

22 April: SANTIAGO – Oxido Bar – 22:30
23 April: VALPARAISO - Delirium Bar – 21:00
24 April: SANTIAGO - Rock & Guitarras – 21:00 "

For more news : Coluna De Música / Astafix Official Twitter

Paulo Schroeber / Astafix : show in Santiago (Chile)

Paulo Schroeber plays today with Astafix at Oxido Bar in Santiago (Chile) from 10.30 pm (Chilean time). The bands Nuclear (Chile) and Huinca (Chile) opening this first show of the End Ever Chile Tour 2010.

For more news : Oxido Bar website / Astafix Official Myspace

Paulo Schroeber / Astafix on Guitar Player

Guitar Player magazine article about the Astafix Chilian Tour :

"Astafix, Brazilian band of thrash metal led by the guitarist and singer Wally (ex-CMP22), announced a short tour in Chile. There will be 3 shows this month in the cities of Santiago (2 shows) and Valparaiso. First parts of these shows will be performed by the bands Huinca (Chile), Nuclear (Chile) and Nervochaos (Brazil).

"We are very exited about these concerts in Chile" said Wally in an official release. "We will share the stage with our friends from Huinca being the first time we'll play outside Brazil with Astafix. Bassist Ayka has played there in 2000 and says that Chilean public is crazy".

The band is formed by Wally (vocals, guitar), Ayka (bass), Paulo Schroeber (guitar) and Thiago Caurio (drums). They released their debut album "End Ever" last year. To watch thir first vidéo clip "red Streets" visit the following link : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzaBogfAxWE"


Dates of Astafix Chilean Tour :

22/04: Santiago (Oxide Bar)
23/04: Valparaiso (Delirium Bar)
24/04: Santiago (Rock & Guitars)


For more news : Astafix Official twitter / Revista Guitar Player / Paulo Schroeber Schedule

Paulo Schroeber / Almah at Roça'N'Roll

MS Metal Press Official Note :

Almah : confirmed in new edition of Roça'N'roll

The band Almah, led by the singer Edu Falaschi and bassist Felipe Andreoli (Angra), is back on stage, and confirms his participation in the 12th edition of Roça'N'Roll Festival. According to the official note of the event, the band is one of the headliners and will play in the night of June 12, at Star Ranch, a rural area in the middle of Varginha, in southern Minas Gerais.

Beside Almah, the cast of Roçca'N'Roll 2010 has seven other weight attractions from heavy metal Brazilian scene : Bittencourt Project, Torture Squad, Kamala, Raveland, Hammurabi, Unliver and Mercuryio Projectile.

Besides musical show, Roça'N'roll offers many other activities such as championship of Air Guitar and Guitar hero, workshops, theatrical performances and art exhibitions. The goal is to promote culture and interaction between rock and heavy metal fans from several regions of Brazil.

Considered as the largest and best known Rock'N'roll festival of Minas Gerais and one of the most important of Brazil, since 2005 Roça'N'Roll is held annually in Varginha and is naturally dedicated to lovers of style. The festival is part of the city's cultural calendar, and has already welcomed more than 170 bands and artists of rock and heavy metal with national or international reputation.

In parallel, Edu Falaschi and Felipe Andreoli are ending the new Angra's album, which is expected to be launched in june of this year."

For more news : MS Metal Press / Roça'N'Roll website

Paulo Schroeber : exclusive interview on Almah European Fan-Club

Paulo Schroeber gave an exclusive interview to the Almah European Fan-Club ! He talks about his future solo album, his band Astafix, and the Almah's comeback in June at Roça'N'Roll 2010!

This interview is avalaible on Almah European Fan-Club website ! Feel free to register yourself, it's FREE ;)

For more news : Almah European Fan-Club