Aleš Brichta facts for kids
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Aleš Brichta
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Brichta performing in 2012
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| Born | 9 August 1959 Prague, Czechoslovakia |
| Genres | Heavy metal |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
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| Years active | 1982–present |
Aleš Brichta (born August 9, 1959) is a famous Czech singer, songwriter, and artist. He is best known for his work in the heavy metal genre. He was one of the original members of the band Arakain, a very important group in the history of Czech rock music. After leaving Arakain in 2002, he started a new band called Aleš Brichta Project.
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Musical Career
The Arakain Years (1982–2002)
In 1982, Aleš Brichta teamed up with guitarist Jiří Urban and drummer Miroslav Nedvěd to create the heavy metal band Arakain. The band quickly became one of the most popular and influential metal bands in the Czech Republic. With Brichta as the lead singer, Arakain recorded eleven albums. He was the voice of the band for 20 years before he decided to leave in 2002 to try new things.
Forming New Bands
After leaving Arakain, Brichta didn't stop making music. In 2005, he started a new group called ABBAND, which stood for Aleš Brichta Band. Some of his old bandmates, like Mirek Mach and Karel Adam, joined him in this new project. Together, they released four albums.
In 2011, the band's lineup changed completely, with Brichta as the only original member left. They changed their name to Aleš Brichta Project and released a new album in 2013. The band has released two studio albums under this name.
Special Projects and Solo Work
Besides his main bands, Brichta has been part of many other musical projects.
In 1992, he was part of a special "supergroup" called Zemětřesení (which means "Earthquake" in Czech). A supergroup is a band made up of musicians who are already famous from other bands. This group was formed to perform the music of Jiří Schelinger, a Czech rock star who had passed away. Zemětřesení released an album in 1993.
Brichta has also released seven of his own solo albums between 1994 and 2014, showing his talent as a solo artist.
Honors and Tributes
In 2008, Aleš Brichta was honored for his contributions to music by being added to the Beatová síň slávy. This is the Czech Republic's version of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, which celebrates the country's most important musicians.
For his 50th birthday in 2009, many musicians from the Czech Republic and Slovakia came together to record a special tribute album. It was called AB 50 – A Tribute to Aleš Brichta and featured other artists playing his most famous songs.
Personal Life
Aleš Brichta has two children, a son named Aleš Jr. and a daughter named Michaela, from his first marriage. In 2016, he married his Polish partner, Joanna.
Brichta has also shared his political opinions. He has spoken at events for the Freedom and Direct Democracy party. In 2015, he participated in a march to protest against immigration rules and suggested that the Czech Republic should leave the EU.
Interesting Facts
- Brichta has a famous relative in his family history: the Russian war painter Vasily Vereshchagin (1842–1904).
- One of Vereshchagin's most famous paintings, The Apotheosis of War, was used as the cover art for Arakain's 1999 album, Farao.
Discography
Here is a list of some of the albums Aleš Brichta has worked on.
Solo Albums
- Růže pro Algernon (1994)
- Ráno ve dveřích Armády spásy (1996)
- Hledač pokladů (1998)
- American Bull (2001)
- Anděl posledního soudu (2003)
- Legendy 2 (2004)
- Papírovej drak (2014) (as Aleš Brichta Trio)
With Arakain
- Thrash The Trash (1990)
- Schizofrenie (1991)
- Black Jack (1992)
- Salto Mortale (1993)
- Thrash! (1994)
- Legendy (1995)
- S.O.S. (1996)
- Apage Satanas (1998)
- Farao (1999)
- Forrest Gump (2001)
- Archeology (2002)
With Grizzly
- !New Spirit! (2003)
With Aleš Brichta Band
- Divadlo snů (2006)
- Nech si to projít hlavou (2007)
- Deratizer (2009)
- Grizzly (2010)
With Aleš Brichta Project
- Údolí ... (2013)
- Anebo taky datel (2015)
Other Projects
- Zemětřesení (1993)
- Hattrick (2000)
- Zemětřesení - Live (2001)
- Hattrick I+II (2004)
