The middle eastern band Orphaned Land is going to return to Portugal for two shows. They are currently promoting their most recent – and critically acclaimed – record “Unsung Prophets & Dead Messiahs”. The two shows of the band in Portuguese soil will take place on the 17th and 18th of April – in Porto [...]
April 15, 2019
Rita Limede
Previews
It’s that time of the year again! Since 2018 is coming to an end really soon, it’s about time for our staff to publish their lists regarding the best albums for the year. Like the years before, the amount of quality releases was immense, so it’s not always an easy choice, and eventually some releases [...]
January 11, 2019
João Correia
Tops
It’s that time of the year again! Since 2018 is coming to an end really soon, it’s about time for our staff to publish their lists regarding the best albums for the year. Like the years before, the amount of quality releases was immense, so it’s not always an easy choice, and eventually some releases [...]
January 9, 2019
João Osório
Tops
With the year of 2018 coming to an end, it is time to choose the best releases of the year. Like in previous years, we will be publishing our staff’s choices daily as well as a final Top 20 for the zine of the best albums that were released in 2018. Here are the choices [...]
January 1, 2019
Rita Limede
Tops
With the year of 2018 coming to an end, it is time to choose the best releases of the year. Like in previous years, we will be publishing our staff’s choices daily as well as a final Top 20 for the zine of the best albums that were released in 2018. Here are the choices [...]
December 28, 2018
Rita Limede
Tops
Once again, the month of August sees the return of one of the biggest Heavy Metal festivals in the country: the Vagos Metal Fest. The 2018 edition brought some news, such as the fact that it is now a 4-day festival, and the addition of one more stage (Stairway Stage). Having the responsibility and honor [...]
August 25, 2018
Filipe Gomes
Festivals, Reports
Vagos will happen in August 9th until 12th. Portuguese Vagos Metal fest have confirmed another set of bands for this year’s edition. Sonata Arctica Orphaned Land Ross The Boss Feed The Rhino Simbiose Dollar Llama Dark Embrace These bands join the previously confirmed acts: Cradle of Filth Moonspell Ensiferum Converge Sinister MasterPlan Carach Angren Bölzer [...]
February 6, 2018
Filipe Gomes
News
Oriental metal pioneers, Orphaned Land, have just released a video and digital single for their new song “Like Orpheus”. Taken from their upcoming album “Unsung Prophets & Dead Messiahs”, which will be released on January 26th, 2018. “Unsung Prophets & Dead Messiahs” features a guest appearance of guitar virtuoso Steve Hackett as well as guest [...]
December 8, 2017
Filipe Gomes
News
Israeli musician Yossi Sassi announced that he will record a new album but for the first time it will be with a crowdfunding campaign. Former Orphaned Land co-founder and guitarist Yossi Sassi and his band have recently launched a crowdfunding campaign (Headstart) to fund the 4th album. The target is set at 70,000 ILS (Israeli [...]
September 17, 2017
Zé Serôdio
News
Historical US based thrash band EXODUS have joined the billing for next year’s edition of SMSF – Santa Maria Summer Fest as their healiner. The festival has already announced names such as Orphaned Land, Mão Morta, Wolfbrigade, Urfaust, Hypothermia, Fuse, Process Of Guilt, Malthusian, Clitgore and Tales For The Unspoken. The 2017 edition of the [...]
December 6, 2016
Rita Limede
News
With Orphaned Land and Wolfbrigade already confirmed for 2017’s edition of Santa Maria Summer Fest, Mão Morta, Urfaust, Malthusian, Clitgore and Tales For The Unspoken have been announced as new additions to the festival roster. The even will happen on June 8 to the 10th. €20 tickets are already sold out. Until January 31st, tickets [...]
November 20, 2016
Filipe Gomes
News
With Orphaned Land on their first ever acoustic tour and after a successful performance this last summer at Vagos Open Air, it was not a surprise to hear that the venue was sold out for this evening. With them, 2 other bands and a choir were making their way to Portugal and to Cinema São [...]
October 23, 2015
Phobia
Concerts, Reports
The VAGOS OPEN AIR 2015 now has 20 bands on its linup: Tickets prices: 65 euros (three day pass) and 32 euros (daily). Special pack pass + official festival t-shirt on sale. More info at: www.vagosopenair.eu There are two more names to add to the lineup of the 7th Edition of VAGOS OPEN AIR! FILLI NIGRANTIUM [...]
May 11, 2015
Filipe Gomes
News