After escaping charges last year for allegedly attempting to incite a massacre, Varg Vikernes has now been sentenced for inciting racial hatred in France. TheLocal.no reports Vikernes has been fined the equivalent of ten thousand dollars and given a suspended prison sentence. Excerpts from the article and video footage are available below, courtesy of Ruptly TV. [...]
August 1, 2014
Filipe Gomes
News
After starting to work on the new record in March, introducing the new drummer Michał Łysejko and publishing a news update informing that they were already recording the new record, the band announced this week that they will release their next album, “Blood Mantra” on September 6th. Founding guitar Wacław “Vogg” Kiełtyka commented: “Extreme and groove – [...]
July 11, 2014
Filipe Gomes
News
Cattle Decapitation have announced that they have canceled their upcoming European tour, which included dates with Possessed as well as several music festivals. The band did not point out a precise reason for the cancellation: “We regret to inform our fans that due to unforeseen circumstances that are beyond our control, Cattle Decapitation will not be performing [...]
July 11, 2014
Filipe Gomes
News
Hellfest 2014 – Day #1 Every year, by the month of June, metalheads from around the world gather in the small town of Clisson for 3 crazy days of Metal and everything related to it. 2014 saw the 9th edition of Hellfest take place this last weekend. Once again with a killer artist roster, a [...]
July 3, 2014
Filipe Gomes
Festivals, Reports
Day 3 Stage 1 The last day started with an excellent show from BONDED BY BLOOD. This revival thrash metal band from California (USA), has great stage presence. In spite of not having a big audience, the performance was fast, straight to the point and exciting. The crowd went wild and there was mosh everywhere. Their [...]
May 22, 2014
Filipe Gomes
Festivals, Reports
Day 2 Stage 1 On the second day, the opening of the main stage was the responsibility of THE QUARTET OF WOAH. This new sensation Portuguese stoner band, introduced their latest record, “Ultrabomb”. The band gave their best, and played with heart and soul. It was a great show to watch, with a good ambiance, despite [...]
May 21, 2014
Filipe Gomes
Festivals, Reports
Day 1 Stage #1 The festival’s first official day started with ETERNAL STORM. It was a nice show, of good melodic death metal, very interesting musical details, although they were playing for a very small audience. They were supposed to play on the secondary stage, but there was a line up change due to the cancellation [...]
May 17, 2014
Filipe Gomes
Festivals, Reports
Day 0 This year’s edition of the SWR Barroselas Metalfest started on the 23rd of April. This day 0, with free entrance, was the stage for the W:O:A Metal Battle Portugal. The four bands that disputed this final were NEBULOUS, REVOLUTION WITHIN, DESTROYERS OF ALL and DEMENTIA 13. All bands played their part really well, and [...]
May 16, 2014
Filipe Gomes
Festivals, Reports
Well known Swedish Black Metallers Craft, who have always been a “studio” band, have been confirmed to play live for the first time ever. Even after highly public acclaimed 1 demo and 4 albums, the band has always avoided playing live, but it seems that things have changed. So far there aren’t any other dates [...]
May 15, 2014
Filipe Gomes
News
The organizers of the Vagos Open Air festival has announced that this year’s edition will have a 3rd day of concerts. There will be a pricing update, but all the people who buy tickets until April 23rd will be able to see 3 days for the price of 2. Vagos Open Air 2014 will take [...]
April 21, 2014
Filipe Gomes
News
Montreal based death metallers KATAKLYSM have issued the following statement: “We are here today to announce that Oli Beaudoin will remain behind the throne as the drummer for KATAKLYSM on the next album and future tours. Max has informed that he cannot continue or return to the ranks at this time due to physical health [...]
April 14, 2014
Filipe Gomes
News
This year’s edition of the well-known Vagos Open Air festival is almost taking it’s final shape. The organizers have recently announced Behemoth and Quartet Of Woah as new additions to the roster. Other bands previously revealed include: Kreator, Opeth, The Haunted, Annihilator, Soilwork, Epica, Sylosis, Angelus Apatrida, Gates Of Hell, Kandia, Requiem Laus and Murk. Vagos Open [...]
April 10, 2014
Filipe Gomes
News
“The Edge Of Agony” is the title of the third new song to be revealed off ENTHRONED’s upcoming album, “Sovereigns” (out April 15th worldwide on Agonia Records). The follow up to the critically acclaimed “Obsidium” (2012) drifts from sonic blast beats to oppressive slower parts, melds together aggressive shredding with forceful riffs, and blends satanic [...]
April 2, 2014
Filipe Gomes
News
Salão Brasil, the well known venue located downtown in Coimbra hosted a sold out show which brought once again the sensation alternative Rock band Linda Martini to the city that is know as the City of Students. Starting of with the progressive instrumental “Queluz Menos Luz”, which works great as an intro or interlude, the [...]
April 2, 2014
Filipe Gomes
Concerts, Reports