Ava Inferi was a Portuguese gothic metal band formed in

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by Norwegian guitarist and songwriter

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. In October 2007, the band released their second studio album, called '' The Silhouette''. In May 2009, the band released their third album, '' Blood of Bacchus''. In February 2011, the band released their fourth studio album, entitled ''

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''. Rune Eriksen announced the end of Ava Inferi on 23 May 2013.

Band members

– vocals *

– guitars * Joana Messias – bass * André Sobral - guitar

Session members

* Daniel Cardoso (piano)

Discography

* '' Burdens'' (2006) * '' The Silhouette'' (2007) * '' Blood of Bacchus'' (2009) * ''

'' (2011)

Music videos

References

External links

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