If you are a symphonic metal fan and are into the Brazilian bands, you surely knows Amazon.
After all, the band's debut album "Victoria Regia" (Hellion Records - 2005), was very well received by press and public at the time and allowed Amazon to play important shows with Nightwish and Epica in Brazil. In 2010 the band's second album was released, "Nature's Last Ride", and it got the same warm reception that its predecessor.

Four years later, the band formed by Sabrina Todt (vocal and flute), Renato Angelo (guitar and keyboards), Andre Pedral (bass) and Marcos Frassao (drums) announces the release of its third studio effort.

Titled "RISE!", the album will bring the tracks "The Path", "Ball Of Vanities", "New Horizons", "Prisoners Of The Sea", "Sins", "Time", "Immortal", "Three Lives", "Bittersweet" and "Suicide Note".
"RISE!" was recorded at The Rock Station studios in Reuver, Holland, and brings two very respected producers: Sander Gommans, founding member of After Forever, and Amanda Somerville, famous vocalist with participations in bands like Avantasia, Aina, Epica, Edguy and Kamelot.
Besides appearing as producers, both also co-wrote some songs from "RISE!" and Gommans also does some special participations in some songs as musician.

With half the band now living in Europe, Amazon invested in the possibility of signing an international record deal. They were very successful and inked a deal with nothing but Ravenheart Music, British label that is specialized in female rock/metal bands.

"We are very proud to have a partnership with Ravenheart", says guitarist Renato Angelo. "This is a fantastic chapter in the history of Amazon because of the commitment and dedication that the people involved have provided to our third album. We worked with great musicians, made friends and partners, and Ravenheart was exactly what was needed to complete the package: a label that is honest, dedicated and passionate for music. This is for Amazon the essence of making music, especially in the metal scene: always seek the best quality possible, but never give up the spirit and relationships that should be the essence of any band. Making music for music and reap these results is everything you could hope for, and we believe that the philosophy of Ravenheart aligns perfectly with ours. Could not be more pleased, and now, along with Dave and Aimee, write the next chapters in the history of Amazon. Get Ready To RISE!"

The official release date of Amazon's new studio album "RISE!" will soon be announced by Ravenheart Music.