The band Hangar releases the track “Prisioneiro do Alvorecer,” a Portuguese reinterpretation of a composition created in 1985 by the legendary Marco Di Martino, bassist, founder, and main composer of Spartacus, a band still active today. Between 1991 and 1992, drummer Aquiles Priester was a member of the band Spartacus in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, where he recorded only one demotape. This composition was officially released by Spartacus on their second album, “Imperium Legis.”

Watch the music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mu1U3TTRuys
Listen to “Prisioneiro do Alvorecer”: https://open.spotify.com/intl-pt/artist/073v2aQjS8tVeaUsp86lkd

During In updating his biography on his official website, Aquiles revisited memories of that period and rediscovered the composition. From there, the idea arose to re-record it with Hangar, in a new version featuring contemporary arrangements and reinterpreted lyrics. The song reflects on human relationships and the impact of social media, maintaining a dialogue with current themes and strengthening the connection between different generations of Brazilian metal.

“When I showed “Prisioneiro do Alvorecer” to the band, everyone loved the idea of ​​re-recording it. We just dedicated more time to producing the vocals, including new backing tracks. It’s incredible to see the synergy Hangar has when it comes to heavy music; everyone understood what the song needed to reflect the band’s personality,” said drummer Aquiles Priester.

With this release, Hangar strengthens its connection to the genre’s history and honors the legacy of bands that helped shape the Brazilian scene.

Hangar:
Pedro Campos – Vocals
Cristiano Wortmann – Guitar
Fabio Laguna – Keyboards
Nando Mello – Bass
Aquiles Priester – Drums

Technical Details:
Recording: Paulo Roberto Albino
Mixing and Mastering: Jesse Vainio
Video Editing: Willian Paiva

Spartacus:
Instagram: @spartacusband
YouTube: youtube.com/@spartacusbanda