» 10/12/2009 - Ancesttral on Google Wave

As usual, Ancesttral is keeping up with new trends and is already part of Google's new plataform, Google Wave. A public wave has been created where news will be availabe in real time allowing fans and followers to interact with the band. To join Ancesttral's public wave, visit this link: (this wave is only availlable to Google Wave users)
To join ancesttral on Google Wave add the contact ancesttral@googlewave.com to your list.

» 7/21/2009 - André Moreira is the new drummer of Ancesttral

The drummer André Moreira, 30, was confirmed in Ancesttral, who was temporarily working with the drummer of Korzus, Rodrigo Oliveira. “Our choice was very difficult, both because of the good performance by Billy Houster, as the availability of other musicians. We thank Rodrigo very much, who now follow with his band, Korzus.” says Alexandre Grunheidt.
"The drive and desire André has shown before he came to the test, impressed us. When he hit the first notes, we knew he had everything to be the new drummer" said bassist Renato Canonico.

Prior to Ancesttral, André Moreira played in the bands Dirty Punk, Unholy Fire, Tchandala and Finitude. The drummer is endorsed by PDP by DW, Evans Drumheads, Krest Cymbals, sticks Alba, Monitor Headphones for PowerClick, AeroRic Custom Drums and ALE HelloCases Bags.

The group will debut the new drummer this Friday, 24th July, at Blackmore Rock Bar in São Paulo (SP). Besides Ancesttral, the event will be attended the bands Omen (USA), Nuclear Command and Breakdown.

Related Sites:
www.ancesttral.com
www.myspace.com/ancesttral
www.myspace.com/andrmoreira

» 4/30/2008 - Billy Houster leaves Ancesttral

Drummer Billy Houster left the São Paulo band ANCESTTRAL, which was promoting their debut album “The Famous Unknown” (2007). “ANCESTTRAL is looking for a route different from what I want for me, including the band’s new compositions. They’ve got all it takes to be successful in this new walk, but we have decided to follow separate ways. I wish the trio all the luck in the world and I am sure that we’ll be together, directly or indirectly. Hugs for all”, said Billy.

“It’s very hard when those things happen. All I have to do is thank Billy and wish him luck with his upcoming projects, in the name of ANCESTTRAL. Despite of this depart, he will still replace Amilcar Christófaro in Damage Inc. (Metallica Cover band). That shows there are no hard feelings among us”, adds guitarist and singer Alexandre Grunheidt.

The band is now looking for a substitute for the “The Famous Unknown” album promotion tour and for recording the new album, set to take place by end-2008. Candidates must send materials (YouTube videos, MySpace, recordings etc.) to press@ancesttral.com.

» 4/15/2008 - Exclusive content in MySpace

Ancesttral made its presence felt by participating of radio station Kiss FM’s “Backstage” show. Two songs were performed: “Demolition Man” and the new composition “Trust”, available at the band’s MySpace (http://www.myspace.com/ancesttral). That’s the first new song after the debut album’s release, a live version recorded in March 14 at Blackmore Rock Bar in São Paulo.

Also, “The Famous Unknown” album and Ancesttral shirts are now available on this site, under Merchandise section.

» 2/22/2008 - ‘07 Bests

Ancesttral is on the second stage of “2007 Best Of” at whiplash in three categories:

-best national band
-best album cover
-best new artist

Supporters that want to help, vote in:
http://whiplash.net/melhores_2007.mv

» 10/19/2007 - 2 more Ancesttral songs on “Madness” movie soundtrack

“Madness” movie producer Pablo Aguiar added two more Ancesttral songs to the soundtrack. “We Kill” and “Visual Mask” will join “The Famous Unknown” tracks “Feel My Hate” and “Demolition Man”.

“Madness” started being filmed by October 2006 and is now in a final editing phase. “Madness” will bring the Metal weight to the soundtrack of surf sessions.

The picture will have images from California, Hawaii and Brazil, and among the starring surfers are Alan Fendrich, Mickey Bernardoni, Marlon Klein, Petterson Thomaz, Yuri Castro, Michel Flores, Jean da Silva, Willian Cardoso and Etam Paese. Film producer has said the DVD to be on stores in January 2008 in Brazil.

» 9/7/2007 - Ancesttral songs on “Madness” movie soundtrack

“Madness” started being filmed on October 2006 and is now in an edition phase. Two songs from Ancesttral debut album “The Famous Unknown” will be part of the soundtrack: “Feel My Hate” and “Demolition Man”. “The soundtrack of the surf sessions will be heavy, with a lot of Metal influence”, informed producer Pablo Aguiar.

The movie is expected to be finished between October-end and  the beginning of November, having premiéres among Santa Catarina main cities and being released also in Porto Alegre/RS, Curitiba/PR, São Paulo/SP and Rio de Janeiro/RJ. “Madness” DVD is supposed to figure on stores throughout Brazil by January 2008.

Participating surf athletes are: Alan Fendrich, Mickey Bernardoni, Marlon Klein, Petterson Thomaz, Yuri Castro, Michel Flores, Jean da Silva, Willian Cardoso and Etam Paese. “Each surfer will have its own story, related to the craziness before the surf sessions, so besides surfing, they will have to act. Images for the film were taken from California, Hawaii and Brazil”, tells Pablo Aguiar.

To see the “Madness” preview, go to:
http://waves.terra.com.br/tvwaves/layout4.asp?id=25868&sessao=tv_profile