All posts by Filipe Gomes

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 [...]

After announcing that their new album will be released on May 24th, Italian metal band NEURASTY releases, through Volcano Records & Promotion, the track “Cruel Instinct.” It’s a powerful and jarring journey into the deepest spirit of humanity, where manipulation and control subjugate with violence – a perfect metaphor for the modernity that Neurasty offers [...]

Norwegian black metal titans Limbonic Art have inked a lucrative multi-album deal with Kyrck Productions & Armour, marking an exciting new chapter in their storied career. The band’s highly anticipated ninth full-length album is set to be unleashed through this esteemed label. In a statement, mastermind Vidar “Daemon” Jensen expressed his excitement about the partnership, [...]

Norwegian black metal legends Darkthrone are set to unleash their latest sonic opus, “It Beckons Us All”, on April 26th via Peaceville Records. Since their inception in 1986, Darkthrone has epitomized the essence of enigma and suspense, crafting a musical legacy that has reverberated throughout the ages. With a creative reservoir overflowing with potency, they’ve [...]

MetalInjection has reported that multi-instrumentalist and overall metal legend Blake Harrison has passed away. Harrison is best known for his work in Pig Destroyer, though he also made a name for himself with his Hatebeak project and as the author of the For Those About To Squawk column at Decibel Magazine. Decibel Magazine has confirmed [...]

Vagos Metal Fest 2024: Overkill Joins an Already Stellar Lineup The anticipation for Vagos Metal Fest 2024 continues to build with the addition of another heavyweight act to the festival’s roster. Following the confirmations of BLIND GUARDIAN, EPICA, SAMAEL, and SUFFOCATION, the festival has announced that the legendary American thrashers OVERKILL will also headline this [...]

Moonspell delighted fans in memorable concert at Convento São Francisco On friday night, February 23th, the iconic Portuguese gothic metal band, Moonspell, treated their devoted followers to a captivating and unforgettable performance at the majestic Convento São Francisco in the city of Coimbra. In a spectacle that masterfully combined the energy of metal with the [...]

In a significant development for Fleshgod Apocalypse, bassist and vocalist Paolo Rossi has parted ways with the band. Rossi, a founding member since 2007, has opted not to return from hiatus, choosing instead a career path offering greater stability. According to MetalInjection, Fleshgod Apocalypse will adapt to Rossi’s departure by operating as a five-piece ensemble. [...]

According to MetalInjectionMetalInjection, in a surprising turn of events, Sepultura has announced a major lineup change ahead of their final world tour. Longtime drummer Eloy Casagrande has parted ways with the band, making room for Greyson Nekrutman (Suicidal Tendencies) to take the reins. “Welcome Greyson Nekrutman to Sepultura who replaces Eloy Casagrande who has decided [...]

Today, Portuguese heavy metallers Toxikull stream the entirety of their highly anticipated third album, Under the Southern Light, at the New Wave of Traditional Heavy Metal (NWOTHM) YouTube channel. Set for international release on February 23rd via Dying Victims Productions, hear Toxikull’s Under the Southern Light in its entirety exclusively below: Born and raised under the hot & blinding southern light of Portugal’s capital Lisbon, Toxikull took [...]

Excitement builds as Battlecreek, the powerhouse thrashers from Bavaria, prepare to unleash their latest offering, “Maze Of The Mind”, on April 11th through MDD Records. This album promises a relentless barrage of thrash metal mastery across 12 explosive tracks. Fans can expect a dynamic fusion of influences ranging from Exodus and Warbringer to Kreator and Gamma [...]

Debut album “Black Onyx Cave” in CD format (300 hand-numbered copies) on March 18th 2024 via Nuclear Winter Records. Portuguese death metallers CHAPEL OF SAMHAIN premiered today, via the Mystification Zine the album’s second single, “Pale”. Stream the song at HERE. The first single, “Charnel”, is available below. Black Onyx Cave by CHAPEL OF SAMHAIN Tracklist: 01. Charnel 02. [...]

Serbian Black Metal squad KOLAC released their new, self-titled full-length album in conspiracy with Pest Records. KOLAC’s new studio album is a special one: a self-titled loose concept record featuring 9 new tracks plus intro revolving around the usage of stakes (“kolac” in Serbian language) as punishment methods in the Middle Ages and beyond. Primarily [...]

NECROPHAGIA: legendary death metal force, now featuring Incantation’s John McEntee, signs to Time To Kill Records After many years of silence, the legendary death metal force of NECROPHAGIA, one of the very first death metal acts, has reawakened. The band’s revamped line-up has signed to Time To Kill Records for the release of their final [...]