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Xapada Fest 2025 reveals the first bands: Haemorrhage, Vulvodynia, Korpse, Acranius, Destroyers Of All & more

Xapada Fest 2025 reveals the first bands: Haemorrhage, Vulvodynia, Korpse, Acranius, Destroyers Of All & more

In January next year, XAPADA FEST, formerly known as XXXAPADA NA TROMBA, will return to RCA Club for another grand edition. Following a highly successful first edition in January of this year, the festival announced its return for 2025 at the end of June. At that time, no bands had been revealed, but the event’s [...]

August 20, 2024 Filipe Gomes News Comments Off on Xapada Fest 2025 reveals the first bands: Haemorrhage, Vulvodynia, Korpse, Acranius, Destroyers Of All & more

Ulver keyboardist Tore Ylvisaker passes away at the age of 54

Ulver keyboardist Tore Ylvisaker passes away at the age of 54

In a profound loss for the black metal and avant-garde music community, Tore Ylvisaker, the long-time keyboardist of the Norwegian band Ulver, passed away on August 16, 2024, the day he turned 54. The band announced his passing through a heartfelt message on their social media, expressing their deep sorrow: “It is with a void [...]

August 19, 2024 Filipe Gomes News Comments Off on Ulver keyboardist Tore Ylvisaker passes away at the age of 54

Leprous stream new single “Like A Sunken Ship”

Leprous stream new single “Like A Sunken Ship”

Leprous have shared the video for Like A Sunken Ship which you can watch in full below. “I’m taking the symphonic elements further in my solo project, it was to give space to each band member to do their thing more. So, my project will be more cinematic, with some rock elements too, and then [...]

August 19, 2024 Filipe Gomes News Comments Off on Leprous stream new single “Like A Sunken Ship”

Galder leaves Dimmu Borgir and revives Old Man’s Child

Galder leaves Dimmu Borgir and revives Old Man’s Child

In a significant development for the black metal community, Norwegian guitarist and songwriter Galder has announced his departure from Dimmu Borgir after nearly 25 years with the band. In a heartfelt press statement released yesterday, Galder, whose real name is Tom Rune Andersen, shared that he has played his final show with Dimmu Borgir and [...]

August 18, 2024 Filipe Gomes News Comments Off on Galder leaves Dimmu Borgir and revives Old Man’s Child

Vagos Metal Fest 2025: Mayhem, Decapitated, Moonspell and Bizarra Locomotiva confirmed

Vagos Metal Fest 2025: Mayhem, Decapitated, Moonspell and Bizarra Locomotiva confirmed

The wait is over! The eighth edition of Vagos Metal Fest is scheduled for August 1, 2, and 3, 2025. Prepare for an epic experience in the metal capital, Quinta do Ega. This year, the festival features an explosive line-up that promises to take fans on an intense journey. From iconic bands to emerging talents, [...]

August 12, 2024 Filipe Gomes News Comments Off on Vagos Metal Fest 2025: Mayhem, Decapitated, Moonspell and Bizarra Locomotiva confirmed

Marla reveals debut single “The Beginning Of The End”

Marla reveals debut single “The Beginning Of The End”

MARLA is the stage name and persona of Tatiana Santos. With a decade of experience gracing both national and international stages and earning accolades from Luis Represas and João Gil, MARLA embodies a chaotic yet liberating expression of her true self. As both the author and composer of her music, MARLA delves into a unique [...]

August 12, 2024 Filipe Gomes News Comments Off on Marla reveals debut single “The Beginning Of The End”

Preview: Oeste Underground 2024 – Metal and Hardcore Unite for a Good Cause

Preview: Oeste Underground 2024 – Metal and Hardcore Unite for a Good Cause

Oeste Underground Fest 7: Metal and Hardcore Unite for a Good Cause On November 2, 2024, the Pavilhão Multiusos da Malveira, located in Mafra, Lisbon District, will host the seventh edition of the Oeste Underground Fest. This annual festival, renowned for its dedication to metal and hardcore, will feature an impressive lineup of bands from [...]

August 12, 2024 Filipe Gomes Previews Comments Off on Preview: Oeste Underground 2024 – Metal and Hardcore Unite for a Good Cause

Preview: Milagre Metaleiro Open Air 2024

Preview: Milagre Metaleiro Open Air 2024

Milagre Metaleiro Open Air 2024: An Unmissable Festival in São Pedro do Sul The Milagre Metaleiro Open Air, one of Portugal’s most anticipated metal music festivals, is set to return to São Pedro do Sul for another electrifying edition. Scheduled for August 23-25, 2024, the festival promises to deliver a stellar lineup that will not [...]

August 9, 2024 Filipe Gomes Previews Comments Off on Preview: Milagre Metaleiro Open Air 2024

Milagre Metaleiro 2024: Rotting Christ postponed to 2025. Marduk confirmed as replacement.

Milagre Metaleiro 2024: Rotting Christ postponed to 2025. Marduk confirmed as replacement.

ROTTING CHRIST, who were originally set to perform at the festival taking place from August 23rd to 25th in Pindelo dos Milagres, São Pedro do Sul, have rescheduled their appearance to the 2025 edition. In a brief statement, the festival’s organizers communicated the change: Due to unforeseen circumstances, Rotting Christ has been rescheduled for 2025. [...]

July 30, 2024 Filipe Gomes News Comments Off on Milagre Metaleiro 2024: Rotting Christ postponed to 2025. Marduk confirmed as replacement.

Preview: Vagos Metal Fest 2024: Three Days of Unforgettable Metal in Vagos

Preview: Vagos Metal Fest 2024: Three Days of Unforgettable Metal in Vagos

The Vagos Metal Fest, a staple in the metal community since its inception in 2016, returns for its seventh edition, solidifying its reputation as a premier metal event. This year’s festival promises an exceptional lineup of legendary and emerging bands, ensuring a unique experience for metal enthusiasts. Scheduled to take place from August 2 to [...]

July 6, 2024 Filipe Gomes Previews Comments Off on Preview: Vagos Metal Fest 2024: Three Days of Unforgettable Metal in Vagos

Eloy Casagrande confirmed as the new Slipknot drummer

Eloy Casagrande confirmed as the new Slipknot drummer

Slipknot’s long-awaited announcement confirming Eloy Casagrande as their new drummer has finally hit the airwaves, validating what many fervent fans had speculated for months. Even before the band took to the stage last Thursday at an intimate California prelude to their upcoming Sick New World festival appearance, the news of Casagrande’s joining felt like an [...]

May 2, 2024 Filipe Gomes News Comments Off on Eloy Casagrande confirmed as the new Slipknot drummer

Cradle Of Filth announce upcoming European and Australian tours. Portugal included.

Cradle Of Filth announce upcoming European and Australian tours. Portugal included.

Extreme metal icons CRADLE OF FILTH return to Portugal for a long-awaited show in their own right on November 24th. Amidst the fervent creative whirlwind of crafting their forthcoming full-length masterpiece, Cradle Of Filth tantalizingly unveils their imminent touring escapades across Australia and Europe. Set to enrapture Aussie aficionados come September, they’ll be accompanied by [...]

May 2, 2024 Filipe Gomes News Comments Off on Cradle Of Filth announce upcoming European and Australian tours. Portugal included.

Preview: SWR Barroselas Metalfest 2024

Preview: SWR Barroselas Metalfest 2024

The 2024 edition of the SWR Barroselas Metalfest is coming, and with it more sonic chaos will pour down upon the quiet town of Barroselas in the north of Portugal.   :: BANDS :: I AM MORBID + BLASPHEMY + TERRORIZER + TANKARD + CANCER + BELL WITCH + SKITSYSTEM + SARGEIST + NOSTROMO + [...]

April 17, 2024 Filipe Gomes Previews Comments Off on Preview: SWR Barroselas Metalfest 2024

Preview: Downfall Of Gaia + Syberia @ Maus Hábitos, Porto

Preview: Downfall Of Gaia + Syberia @ Maus Hábitos, Porto

Eleven years after visiting Portugal, as part of the 2013 edition of Amplifest, Downfall of Gaia are returning for a couple of gigs at both Maus Hábitos (Porto) and MusixBox (Lisbon). Outside the niche of easy categorization but within the crème de la crème of heavy music, Downfall of Gaia finds us there somewhere between [...]

April 17, 2024 Filipe Gomes Previews Comments Off on Preview: Downfall Of Gaia + Syberia @ Maus Hábitos, Porto