SWR has finally returned in full force after a hiatus forced by the lockdown resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and a smaller-than-usual 2022 edition. This is one of the oldest and most mythical underground festivals in Portugal, and it once again brought four days of the festival to the quiet town of Barroselas in the [...]
May 8, 2023
Filipe Gomes
Festivals, Reports
After a successful return in 2022, the iconic SWR Barroselas Metalfest will be back for its 23rd edition in… 2023 (thanks covid pandemic for synching the numbers!) Things are quieter now and the overall feeling is of a full return to normality. SWR 2023 :: BANDS :: SWR BARROSELAS METALFEST 23 27-30 April 2023 | [...]
April 17, 2023
Filipe Gomes
Previews
The SWR Barroselas Metalfest 2023 is coming and the organizers have shared the daily lineup SWR 2023 daily programTickets are still available at swrfest.bigcartel.com and official stores. INFO: www.swr-fest.com EVENTO OFICIAL: fb.com/events/315286246019420 [...]
February 2, 2023
Filipe Gomes
News
SWR BARROSELAS METALFEST 23 27-30 April 2023 | Barroselas – Portugal | www.swr-fest.com Due to personal commitments, Finnish black metal veterans Sargeist had to cancel this year’s appearance and will be confirmed in 2024. TRIUMPH OF DEATH + PIG DESTROYER + SADISTIC INTENT + ROTTEN SOUND + PROFANATICA + GUTALAX + HORNA + CRISIX + [...]
December 23, 2022
Filipe Gomes
News
Midsummer is for many the traditional festival Nummirock. It will take place once again at Kauhajoki, Finland. From the 22nd to the 25th of June, the days will be filled with a stunning lineup and hopefully camping in harmony with friends and fellow metalheads to provide you an experience you cannot forget. You might have noticed [...]
June 1, 2016
Elsa Marques
Previews
The second day of party started with the Portuguese band Extreme Retaliation, now based in Braga, opened the afternoon with a nice gig. The drummer had a great performance, and the sound was very consistent as well. Condylomata Acuminata from Austria brought their party grind to the pit with band members coming of the stage [...]
January 29, 2016
Rita Limede
Festivals, Reports
At XXXapada na Tromba 2016, we had the opportunity to interview G, vocals from Rotten Sound, one of the headliners of the festival before the show. Here’s what he had to say to your The Black Planet zine. TBP: First of all guys, thank you for this time with us and welcome to Portugal. Back [...]
January 25, 2016
Rita Limede
Interviews
The Festival XXXAPADA NA TROMBA – Freak and Grind Fest – Lisbon Act is back. Next year, the festival will have two days instead of just one. The dates chosen were 22 and 23 January. The venue is the same, RCA Club in Alvalade – Lisbon. The pass for the two days has the single [...]
November 9, 2015
Rita Limede
News