Theocracy • Time (Angra Cover)

We were utterly shocked and saddened to learn of the unexpected passing of André Matos. André’s work with Angra and beyond was a huge musical influence on us in the early days, and Matt Smith has this to say: “Holy Land was actually the first power metal album I ever bought, and André was among the absolute best songwriters in the genre by any calculation. His influence on me was massive in those formative years, and he will be sorely missed.” We decided to record a cover of one of our favorite Angra tracks as a humble tribute to the man and the music he left behind, and we hope you enjoy it. Our prayers are with his family, friends and fans during this difficult time.
Thank you, André, for all the great music.
You can download this version for free here:
www.dropbox.com/s/i91fykusiit...
“Time” composed by Rafael Bittencourt and André Matos. Original version available on Angra’s 1993 album Angels Cry.
Theocracy:
Matt Smith-Vocals
Val Allen Wood-Lead Guitar
Jonathan Hinds-Guitar
Jared Oldham-Bass
Ernie Topran-Drums
This version recorded/mixed/mastered by Matt Smith in Athens, GA, June 2019.

[@dennisgoncalves5156]

Eu já era fã dessa banda, agora sou ainda mais! Linda homenagem! R.I.P Andre Matos

[@BreakingChords]

Fiquei surpreso também!!!

[@paulomarques9746]

Dennis Gonçalves falou tudo, cara! Thanks for the tribute! And Brazil livre you guys

[@filipedouglas7384]

Fui pego de surpresa. Não imaginei que a teocracy fosse um dia gravar uma música do Angra

[@paulofarias1166]

@@filipedouglas7384 uma das inspirações desse vocalista além do Metallica é o Angra , inclusive tem um vídeo dele tocando com a camisa do Angra e se vc perceber as musicas dessa banda tem uma mistura estilo angra e metallica ✌✌

[@jaciralves]

ja viram a versão deles de We got the right do helloween ??? to pra dizer que é melhor q a original.

[@wellingtoncarvalho2943]

We brazilian people feel honored for such amazing tribute.

[@shaunhamilton8217]

There's been a lot of Angra covers lately, but this one is the best. Andre's music has always mad my bad moments feel better, and the good times even better. RIP, maestro mio.

[@shaunhamilton8217]

*made

[@allanmarquezini777]

Amazing. The best Angra cover that i've heard.

[@lucasmiguel8699]

Falou tudo cara.

[@skylark457]

One of the most legendary musician R.I.P. from Korea

[@marciodanilo6363]

Obrigado por honrar o André Matos e honrar o Brasil. Agradecemos de coração.

[@SHOBBYVILLIAN]

UP

[@lucasmariamaria3226]

Ficou ótimo, mas com todo respeito ao Matt o André é insuperável nessa música.

[@marciodanilo6363]

lucas Maria Maria mas ele fez uma homenagem ao André e não tentou superar e sim cara o Matt e brilhante

[@lucasmariamaria3226]

@@marciodanilo6363 Não, pra mim ele desrespeitou o André.

[@marciodanilo6363]

lucas Maria Maria desrespeito e o que o Luis Mariutti faz o que o Rafae Bittencourt faz cara usar o nome do André para se promover a qualquer custa no falecimento do André.

[@alexcoimbra]

Já gostava de Theocracy... Agora então! Perfeito!

[@isaqueserpa9524]

Theocracy tocando Angra em tributo ao André Matos! EU ESTOU SONHANDO

[@skylark457]

Andre matos is still alive in our mind from one of south Korean fans

[@prado.arielfo]

R.I.P André Matos. O melhor tributo até agora!

[@kassioanderson5070]

Sem dúvidas

[@pgnfz]

O do Dan Vasc também, praticamente perfeito.

[@kassioanderson5070]

@@pgnfz Também

[@Rebellion-YT]

Concordo Ariel! 🤘🏼

[@pgnfz]

Rambox Rebellion e comigo vc concorda?

[@thematheusog3]

R.I.P André Matos... E o que dizer dessa banda maravilhosa... You are amazing. Brasil loves you!

[@AndreLuiz-dm5mo]

The vocalist has some geddy lee vibes. Great interpretation!

[@punk999rip6]

Wow!!!.. Is never enough ... Your voice and the face when you perform is out of this world ... Angra is proud of you Matt Smith \m/

[@Hallow334]

Just recently discovered Theocracy! Wow! Great band!

[@karoldt4189]

Eu já amava essa banda e com essa homenagem lindíssima,amo de muitãoo agora❤️🤘🏻 Andre Matos viverá para sempre em nossos corações. Thanks Theocracy!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Isshi2000]

Theocracy covering Angra = MINDBLOWN

[@hudsonandrade5557]

Amazing ❤️ !!! In memory of André Matos ! Congratulations from Brazil

[@felipemoreiracristofolini5810]

RIP... Great André Matos ! \m/

[@fernandaabreu8428]

Que carinho eu acompanho vocês a anos e adorei a homenagem vocês estão homenageando os fãs brasileiros tbm Amamos Angra e amamos Theocracy

[@cicerobernardo7584]

I love Angra and i love Theocracy too. Cicero in Belem-pará-Brasil.

[@generativefilladobe]

Cicero Bernardo me too | Tucuruí-Pará-Brasil!

[@cicerobernardo7584]

@@generativefilladobe pode crer...Tucurui!!!

[@cicerobernardo7584]

@Esquadrinhando Arte 9 É nós!!!

[@tatianasantospereiratati5914]

Também gosto muito de theocracy/ Belém- Pará

[@allanmarques8853]

Acho que um dos melhores covers que eu já ! Rip André Matos 😭

[@eduardoteles2382]

Com certeza!

[@kassioanderson5070]

Sem dúvidas

[@lucianasantoro6427]

Que cover incrível, obrigada pela homenagem ao nosso eterno André Matos

[@obrasp.m.prados1478]

2021, and I still love this amazing cover!

[@packaflex]

Great cover, thank you so much. R. I. P. Andre Matos 🇨🇿

[@welderpires]

I'm from Brazil and I'm sad because André Matos leaved us. But it's very Nice to know that your legacy gone whole world. God bless the Andre's Family and Friends and the Theocracy too.

[@marcusvinicius2103]

God bless

[@v.marcos.v]

Never thought I'd hear Geddy Lee singing an Angra song. Different! Great job! Instrumental also nailed it!

[@danielibmdsz]

This is one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen in my life. Andre Matos will be forever in our hearts.

[@Diegorar]

What a beatiful tribute! Thank you, Theocracy. God bless

[@Sogeloquy]

Thanks for the beautiful homage! The man may have died, but André Matos' legacy lives on.

[@srjeffheavy]

How proud to be Brazilian ❤️

[@HK-ep7qx]

André Matos o melhor vocal brasileiro de todos os tempos!!

[@LucasSantos-js7wy]

ANDRÉ MATOS!

[@claudiorobertodossantos6259]

Oh God... I'm a great fan of Angra and a great fan of Theocracy, and was amazing to listen one of my favourites bands playing one of my favourites songs of Angra... Now I'm crying, remembering the death of André Matos, but crying too for this happiness that you guys make me feel now with this video and this tribute for this greta singer, André Mattos! Thank you guys; thank you Theocracy. The metal fans of Brazil loves his band and thanks you for this honor!

[@almeida6817]

Pqp, KZbin me recomendou isso. Cover bem executado, bem gravado. excelente. R.I.P André Matos. Obrigado Theocracy.

[@arbpacman]

Your voice is absolutely amazing. Thank you for honoring Andre! Do you think you could do a cover of "Deep Blue"? It'd be amazing!

[@ronnafarias]

Tnks for this! RIP André.

[@kouta928]

Holy crap I didn't know you guys yet but you rock so hard, right on!

[@Glory7RedemptionPrincess]

Matt , You would sing whole Angra albums. You only would nail that !

[@cvitor]

Thanks a lot for this honnor to André Matos guys! That great amazing perform this song

[@matmaster9]

André is one of the best heavy metal singer. Peace from Czech.

[@joshbray5036]

What a great tribute to André Matos by Theocracy! He will be missed.

[@sertegrr7163]

Love this cover 👌 R. I. P. Andre Matos

[@Ton.Rider199]

Simply amazing... Love you.. André Matos Forever.

[@agrmusi.m]

thanks Matt and Theocracy for your feeling about our star Andre Matos!

[@mateusdias4996]

Matt you live in our brazillian hearts. God bless you man! Thanks!!!

[@heitormneto]

If you think that Angra’s band did this music with only 19 years old is unthinkable! Angra was the best power metal band in the world at this time with Andre Matos!

[@darthgugans1]

Matt é outra lenda do metal ❤️ o primeiro disco do theocracy prova isso. E prova mais ainda com essa belíssima homenagem :)

[@luccasmab1996]

Congrats from Brazil 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@passfranc]

Very Good guys... it's a honor for we brazilians this tribute!! #longlifeformasterAndré

[@canalervadaboa]

Theocracy God bless you Forever !!!

[@asantproject6976]

Just Amazing, dudes! I'm a Theocracy fan now.

[@chrissblackwood]

Great tribute Matt, you're incredible, as well as your band! Greetings from Argentina!

[@gabrielemanzoni8921]

GREAT GREAT GREAT Matt and Theocracy........................................

[@raphaelcarreira4659]

Cara, que voz!!! Me lembra Andre e um pouco de Geddy Lee... show

[@marendur]

What a tribute. R.I.P. Maestro, we won't forget what we've learned.

[@mestre3224]

Thanks for this!!

[@quentingibson520]

Time for a new album, almost been three years.

[@quentingibson520]

Make that six years guys.....

[@andrealferreira]

You guys did a great cover! Thank you so much for honoring these great musicians from our nation!

[@DUVOODUtattoo]

Regards from Brazil Divinópolis MG

[@diotenchi]

Man, Matt Smith is a monster. R.I.P. Andre, love you!

[@horizontebeiramarbeiramar1747]

3:52 o solo é tão emocionante aponte de escorrer lágrimas dos olhos do guitarrista.

[@Nellielsp]

Love from Brasil.

[@eltonboselli8163]

The Best tribute until now

[@andrewhammel2]

BEST TRIBUTE I'VE EVER SEEN. This song is GOLD and your version is GOLD.

[@fabiobentes8071]

Thank you Theocracy for this tribute to our André Matos

[@wesdyck1936]

Amazing cover. Mi gusta! Gracias Theocracy! Apologies for my mallo espanual and greetings to all Theocracy fans from Brazil!

[@marcomoreti592]

God bless you all for this nice tribute :)

[@lonhini404]

Linda homenagem! R.I.P Andre Matos

[@JowbateraPARKER]

Thank you very much for this beautiful tribute to the teacher André Matos! Brazil loves Theocracy! ♥ ♥ ♥

[@matheussterquemendes]

So glad to see this! I love Theocracy, and Angra is the most creative Power Metal band to ever exist! Matt Smith and Rafael Bittencourt are my favorite Metal composers!

[@pedrojorgelopes5696]

Conheci o Theocracy a pouco tempo e escuto todos os dias. Fiquei honrado pela bela homenagem. Obrigado.

[@israeltenoriooficial]

unbelievable

[@fredfaleiro]

Beautiful! The whole band nailed every detail. We all know it is not easy to sing Matos' songs. Thank you for sharing. RIP Andre Matos. His legacy lives on.

[@luisfernandotrenoritaferre3356]

The best angra cover by a long shot

[@otnielorsaybernardo4368]

As brazilian I'd like to thank you guys for singing this song. Andre Matos will never die in our hearts

[@Tgobazz]

Perfeito...Theocracy é demais...O André merece as mais lindas homenagens...

[@rogeriobernardo5224]

Thank you for this beautiful tribute to Andre Matos. You are amazing. R.I.P Andre

[@diegoras]

Thank you guys for this amazing version and this homage for the great Maestro Andre Matos. Greetings from Brazil.

[@elforich]

RIP Andre Matos, love from Colombia

[@robsonmaciel6219]

As a Brazilian dude and André Matos's fan let me Just thank you guys for this amazing job! Hugs!

[@felipesazo9970]

Matt is on of the best metal singers, I’m impressed with this cover, keep going guys great job

[@osoriofilho]

DAMN! That was fking impressive! Amazing cover, every member seemed to be in the most perfect tuning. I'll start listening to your work because of this video. I've been a huge Angra fan for 2 decades and a band that take their music so seriously for sure deserve my support.

[@KnightHawkMetal]

You won’t regret it! Theocracy is the very best Progressive/Power Metal band the US has to offer! All 4 albums are fantastic

[@hiridrift07]

What a amazing tribute! I'm so glad with this. Thank you, Theocracy, Thank you so much Matt... I'm a great fan of Theocracy from Brazil and Andre Matos always will be a best of voice of all of ages... Please Theocracy, come to Brazil... God bless you all... #RIPAndreMatos

[@ChoSH1025]

The best Angra cover ever. Thank you so much for master piece.

[@theblackpowerguitar]

Amazing Tribute, R.I.P André Matos.

[@teolinhares9089]

gosto muito do trabalho de vocês, e fiquei surpreso ao cantarem Angra ,pois é uma banda que cresci ouvindo, 👏👏👏👏🤟

[@gustavohenriqueperez]

What a huge demonstration of respect for Matos and for all brazilian fans. We'll love to see you live in Brazil. God bless

[@chrissmafra9444]

Yep!

[@kerimjvem5227]

Oh my god :'v It sounds Amazing!! Pls come to Peruuuuu please i love you guys :(

[@alex2007dickinson]

Seguiu as linhas do André, não ficou colocando drives aonde não tem, nem subindo tom onde não deveria, nem inventando moda. Muito bom cover. R.I.P André!

[@wagnersouza2899]

Thanks Theocracy for this beautiful tribute. RIP André Matos

[@senkaolahalen189]

Sir, Smith_ we are waiting for the new album!

[@chemnitz-sama6513]

Normally I'd be asking when the next album is, but this is a great homage to Matos. Fantastic job guys. God Bless.

[@metalbemyname]

Uma linda versão para a melhor música já composta por uma banda de Metal brasileira. André Matos vive !

[@elanechristian1343]

Obrigada, obrigada, obrigada......R.I.P André Matos !!!

[@shishisan3]

Beautiful.

[@guigow2004]

GREAT TRIBUTE MY FRIENDS ! This is the best cover of this song, BY FAR! RIP ANDRE MATOS!

[@paulinhopj14]

Linda homenagem ao eterno André! Viverá pra sempre em nossos corações. God Bless you Matt and Theocracy Band!

[@FabioSilva-mr8qi]

Fantastic homage! Andre Matos lives in our hearts forever!!

[@tristramcoffin926]

Truly wonderful. Thank you.

[@leandrosotube]

Botaram pra lascar viu!!! Congratulations!!!

[@MILLERTRANSCENDENT]

Respect and greetings from Brazil

Fantastic!!! R.I.P André.