Avenger

Origin

Guarulhos, SP

Years Active

1983

Genres

heavy metal

Instruments

guitar, bass, drums, vocals

Biography

Avenger is a traditional Brazilian heavy metal band, formed in 1983 in the municipality of Guarulhos, São Paulo. Led by vocalist Paulo Egydio Rossi, the original lineup featured Roberto "Bob" Gomes on guitar, Luiz Teixeira on bass, and Gilson on drums. The band was heavily inspired by the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, a style that dominated the scene in the early 1980s. The name "Avenger" was chosen because it represented a strong stance and an "avenger" for music which, according to the band, was looked down upon by the media and the general public. The public's reaction to the band's name and sound was very positive.

During its short trajectory, Avenger participated in important national rock compilation albums, such as "SP Metal" (released by Baratos Afins) and "São Power" (released by Devil Discos), where they had songs included. Despite the good reception and energetic shows, the band faced internal musical differences and ended its activities prematurely. Bassist Luiz Teixeira, one of the founding members, continued his musical career by joining the progressive rock band TARKUS.

Although the Brazilian band Avenger had a brief career, it is remembered as one of the pioneers of heavy metal in Brazil, contributing to the development of the genre in the country. The quality of their compositions and the energy of their live performances are frequently highlighted by fans and critics of 1980s national rock. The band is often associated with other Brazilian heavy metal names of the era, such as Centúrias, Vírus, and Salário Mínimo, which also participated in the "SP Metal" compilation.