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Aleš Brichta
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Brichta 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 9 August 1959 in Prague, Czechoslovakia) is a famous Czech heavy metal singer, songwriter, and artist. He was one of the people who started the band Arakain. He left Arakain in 2002 and now performs with his own group, Aleš Brichta Project.
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About Aleš Brichta
Early Music Career
In 1982, Aleš Brichta helped create the heavy metal band Arakain. He started the band with guitarist Jiří Urban and drummer Miroslav Nedvěd. Arakain became one of the most important metal bands in Czech history. Brichta recorded eleven albums with Arakain before leaving the group in 2002.
In 2005, he started his own band called ABBAND (Aleš Brichta Band). Some of his former bandmates, like Mirek Mach and Karel Adam, joined him. They released four studio albums between 2006 and 2010.
Special Projects and Awards
In 1992, Brichta won a rock/metal award called Černá vrána (which means "black crow") for best guitarist. He won alongside other talented musicians like Miloš "Dodo" Doležal and Vlasta Henych. This award led to a special group called Zemětřesení (Earthquake). This supergroup was formed to play the music of Jiří Schelinger, a musician who had passed away. They released an album with the same name in 1993.
In 2008, Aleš Brichta was honored by being added to the Beatová síň slávy. This is like the Czech version of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, recognizing important musicians.
For Brichta's 50th birthday in 2009, many Czech and Slovak musicians worked together. They created a special album called AB 50 – A Tribute to Aleš Brichta to celebrate him.
Aleš Brichta Project
In 2011, the Aleš Brichta Band changed its members completely. Only Aleš Brichta remained from the original lineup. The group then returned with a new album in 2013, but they changed their name to Aleš Brichta Project. This band has released two studio albums so far.
Besides playing with different groups, Brichta has also had a successful solo career. He released seven solo studio albums between 1994 and 2014.
Personal Life
Aleš Brichta has two children from his first marriage: a son named Aleš Jr. and a daughter named Michaela. On June 16, 2016, he got married for the second time to Joanna, his partner from Poland.
Aleš Brichta has also been involved in public discussions about important topics in his country. He has shared his strong opinions on various national issues.
Fun Facts
Brichta is related to a famous Russian war painter named Vasily Vereshchagin (1842–1904). One of Vereshchagin's paintings, The Apotheosis of War, was used on the cover of Arakain's 1999 album, Farao.
Music Albums
Aleš Brichta has released many albums throughout his career, both as a solo artist and with different bands.
Solo Albums
- Růže pro Algernon (1994)
- Hledač pokladů (1998)
- Anděl posledního soudu (2003)
- Papírovej drak (2014)
Albums with Arakain
- Thrash The Trash (1990)
- Schizofrenie (1991)
- Farao (1999)
- Forrest Gump (2001)
Albums with Aleš Brichta Band
- Divadlo snů (2006)
- Deratizer (2009)
Albums with Aleš Brichta Project
- Údolí sviní (2013)
- Anebo taky datel (2015)
