Aggelos (meaning Messenger) are a Colombian

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band that makes

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music. They started making music together in 2002 and have released two

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, ''Mantos Purpúreos'' (2011) and ''Silentium'' (2016), the latter with

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Background

The band originated in

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, where they formed in 2002. The current members are vocalist and guitarist, Natalia Soto; vocalist and bassist, Carolina Giraldo Sánchez; vocalist, Juan Esteban Londoño; guitarist and keyboardist, Jonathan Rueda; and drummer, Duvan Lopez Posada. Past members were vocalist, Lady Diana Miranda; drummer Johana Gallego; and guitarist, Milgan Narvaez.

Music history

Their first

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, ''Mantos Purpúreos'', was released in 2011. The band is signed to

. On 11 March 2016, they released ''Silentium'', a second studio album.

Members

Current members * Natalia Soto – vocals, guitar (2002–present) * Carolina Giraldo Sánchez – vocals, bass (2002–present) * Juan Esteban Londoño – vocals (2006–present) * Jonathan Rueda – guitar, keys (2002–present) * Duvan Lopez Posada – drums (2011–present) Former members * Lady Diana Miranda – vocals (2002-2010) * Johana Gallego – drums (2002-2010) * Milgan Narváez – guitar

Discography

Studio albums * ''Mantos Purpúreos'' (2011) * ''Silentium'' (11 March 2016,

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References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Aggelos (band) Colombian heavy metal musical groups Musical groups established in 2002 Rottweiler Records artists