In November 2014, the band announced their eighth studio album, Secret Garden, that was released on December 17 in Japan and on January 16, 2015 in Brazil and Europe.
In September 19, 2015, Angra performed at Rock in Rio with special guests Doro Pesch and Dee Snider.
A third, surprise guest was also announced mid-show: lead guitarist Marcelo Barbosa, who was revealed as Loureiro's touring replacement after the latter had joined Megadeth earlier in the year.

Former vocalist Andre Matos died on 8 June 2019.
A heart attack was cited as the cause.
In November 2014, the band announced their eighth studio album, Secret Garden, that was released on December 17 in Japan and on January 16, 2015 in Brazil and Europe. In September 19, 2015, Angra performed at Rock in Rio with special guests Doro Pesch and Dee Snider. A third, surprise guest was also announced mid-show: lead guitarist Marcelo Barbosa, who was revealed as Loureiro's touring replacement after the latter had joined Megadeth earlier in the year.
Former vocalist Andre Matos died on 8 June 2019. A heart attack was cited as the cause.
Angra (band)