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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. [...]

After going parted ways with Melodic Death Metal titans Arch Enemy, Alissa White-Gluz has been focussing on new musical endeavors. Among them, a band under the name Blue Medusa she formed alongside Dani Sophia (ex-Lindermann) and Alyssa Day (Mindscar/In Asentia). The group released their debut single, “CHECKMATE”, on March 20th. Today, Blue Medusa returns with [...]

Soen return to Portugal supported by Tribulation and Vulkan on November 29, 2026 , at LAV – Lisboa ao Vivo, courtesy of Free Music Events. [...]

Porto and Lisbon are set to host Angelus Apatrida and Vio-Lence on a bill that brings together two distinct trajectories within the thrash metal genre. [...]

Nevermore have released a live video of “Born” from their Istanbul show, marking the debut of their new lineup and outlining plans for new music in 2027. [...]

SWR Fest 26 has published its full daily schedule and stage lineup for 2026, confirming set times and updated changes including Aluk Todolo and Burnt To Death. [...]

HULDER makes its long-awaited debut in Portugal with an exclusive concert at RCA Club, Lisbon, on 4 July 2026, bringing its atmospheric black metal to national audiences. [...]

Lisbon hosts the 10th edition of UNDER THE DOOM Festival on 25 and 26 September 2026, featuring SÓLSTAFIR, DRACONIAN, EVOKEN and an exclusive anniversary programme at LAV – Lisboa Ao Vivo. [...]

Vagos Metal Fest 2026 has completed its lineup with 13 new confirmations, including Massacration, The Troops of Doom and Employed To Serve, for five days of metal in August. [...]

Krisiun and Crypta headline the second edition of LX Extreme — Death Fest, taking place June 12-13 at RCA Club in Lisbon. Daily tickets from €25. [...]

Sunn O))) will return to Portugal in July 2026 with concerts at Fundação de Serralves in Porto on July 10 and República da Música in Lisbon on July 11, presenting their upcoming album. [...]

Under the Doom Festival returns to Lisbon on September 25–26, 2026, featuring Draconian with new material, Evoken’s first Portugal show, Schammasch’s Triangle, Liv Kristine, Marche Funebre, Atone and ANZV. Early bird passes available. [...]