All posts by The Black Planet

Sun And Thunder returns to Marenostrum with a diverse international line-up covering several generations and styles of metal. [...]

On July 4, 2026, RCA Clube in Lisbon will host an evening dedicated to the very first performance in Portugal by the acclaimed American black metal band Hulder. [...]

Garboyl Lives has completed the SonicBlast Fest 2026 line-up, announcing Bongzilla, Capela Mortuária and Free Ride alongside timetable updates for Deathchant and Necrot. [...]

Vagos Metal Fest has announced three changes to its 2026 line-up. Katatonia replace Devourment on 6 August, while Adam's Parade and The Crowned join the festival, which takes place from 5 to 9 August at Quinta do Ega in Vagos. [...]

Triptych and Todos Música present the first edition of DOOM THROWER VOL.1 on 4 July 2026 at Cine Incrível in Almada. The event will feature LORD OF CONFUSION, VANENO, THROWNNESS and AGITAT SOLUM alongside a programme dedicated to Portuguese doom metal. [...]

EVILLIVE FESTIVAL returns to Lisbon on 4 and 5 July 2026 with EVILLIVE WARMUP and a main event featuring MARILYN MANSON, MEGADETH, MASTODON, CONVERGE, THE GATHERING, IMMINENCE, TRIVIUM, CAVALERA and OKKULTIST. [...]

Integrity return to Portugal for a live show promoted by Hell Xis Agencyy, reaffirming their influence in hardcore punk and underground extreme music. [...]

The Chameleons bring their distinctive post-punk sound to Portugal for a live performance promoted by Hell Xis, revisiting a legacy shaped by atmospheric guitars and introspective songwriting. [...]

Brujeria will return to Portugal in November 2026 for two headline performances in Lisbon and Porto. Promoted by Hell Xis Agency, the shows form part of the band’s “Estamos Chingados Tour 2026”, marking another chapter in the enduring history of one of extreme metal’s most distinctive acts. [...]

American death metallers Malefic Throne (ft. members of Morbid Angel, Origin & Angelcorpse) return with their first ever music video for the track "When our Shadows Align". [...]

Italian hardcore punk band The EU’s Arse have released a new video for their cover of Killing Joke’s “Europe”, featuring Napalm Death vocalist Mark “Barney” Greenway. The track arrives ahead of the band’s upcoming full-length album, scheduled for release later this year through Black Water Records and Fight For Your Mind Rec. Originally written by [...]

SWR Inc. has confirmed the dates for the 2027 edition of SWR Barroselas Metalfest. The long-running Portuguese extreme music festival will return to Barroselas between 29 April and 2 May 2027. [...]

SonicBlast Fest has announced five new additions to its 2026 lineup: Clamm, Jesus The Snake, Wizard Master, Spin The Skull and Volksradiomoos DJ Set. The latest confirmations further expand a bill that already features more than 30 artists, reinforcing the festival’s commitment to stoner rock, doom, psych, punk and heavy music. [...]

Revelation solo artist Freitanás reveals 2nd single "Dead Sympathies" showcasing his love for the work of Devin Townsend. Album coming 26 June 2026. [...]