Biography

THE BAND

VOUGAN are a Brazilian, Progressive / Power Metal band who set themselves apart by utilizing the freedom of writing spontaneously, without worry of trends. They successfully blend elements of Heavy Metal, Melodic Metal, Brazilian Music, Classical Music, Power Metal, Progressive Rock and even Thrash Metal into their music.

THE CD

The debut CD, "MIND EXCEEDING", was released in the latter half of 2007, and continues to gain momentum across the globe. Vougan have contracted the Japanese label, SOUNDHOLIC, to distribute the CD throughout Japan. "MIND EXCEEDING" may also be purchased via PayPal, through CatEyes Promotions.

THE MUSIC

"Vougan's music has progressive elements, a great Rob Halford sound, some Evergrey choruses, and that cool Brazilian vibe. The band can always rely on Hugo Santiago's guitars to start the fire on every track. Also, the songs featured here are more diversified than one would expect."

- Metal Storm Webzine

"Power Metal band with many progressive elements, showing influences of Dream Theater, and Angra, without sounding like clones. Vougan have no problem retaining their own identity."

- Rise Metal Webzine

"Unspeakable is simply perfect! One of the songs that put the band in a higher position, and make them different from the others, showing experience and professionalism. It means that Brazil have a great representative in metal."

- Metal Attack Webzine

"Silent Souls is a track that makes jealous any big metal band in the country, or around the world. This is, with no mistakes, one of the biggest incoming bands on actual times."

- Universo do Rock Webzine