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John “Jontho” Bratland from Ragnarok passed away at age 48

John “Jontho” Bratland from Ragnarok passed away at age 48

John “Jontho” Bratland, founding member and vocalist of Norwegian black metal band Ragnarok, has died at 48, leaving a lasting mark on the extreme metal underground. [...]

December 22, 2025 The Black Planet News Comments Off on John “Jontho” Bratland from Ragnarok passed away at age 48

Epica and Amaranthe bring the Arcane Dimensions Tour to Lisbon in 2026

Epica and Amaranthe bring the Arcane Dimensions Tour to Lisbon in 2026

Epica and Amaranthe unite for the Arcane Dimensions Tour, bringing symphonic grandeur and modern metal to Lisbon’s Coliseu dos Recreios on 1 February 2026. [...]

December 22, 2025 The Black Planet News Comments Off on Epica and Amaranthe bring the Arcane Dimensions Tour to Lisbon in 2026

D-A-D and The 69 Eyes bring European co-headlining tour to Portugal in January 2026

D-A-D and The 69 Eyes bring European co-headlining tour to Portugal in January 2026

D-A-D and The 69 Eyes join forces for two exclusive Portuguese shows in January 2026, bringing the Cowpunks And Glampires Tour to Porto and Lisbon. [...]

December 7, 2025 The Black Planet News Comments Off on D-A-D and The 69 Eyes bring European co-headlining tour to Portugal in January 2026

SonicBlast Fest unveils first wave of bands for 2026

SonicBlast Fest unveils first wave of bands for 2026

SonicBlast Fest announces initial lineup of 22 acts for its festival at Praia da Duna dos Caldeirões. [...]

December 3, 2025 Ricardo Silva News Comments Off on SonicBlast Fest unveils first wave of bands for 2026

Be Prog! My Friend returns in September and announces lineup

Be Prog! My Friend returns in September and announces lineup

Be Prog! My Friend 2026 returns this September with a strong progressive rock and metal lineup, maintaining its intimate, curated festival format. [...]

December 2, 2025 The Black Planet News Comments Off on Be Prog! My Friend returns in September and announces lineup

Assembleia do Metal 2025

Assembleia do Metal 2025

Milagre Metaleiro confirms Assembleia do Metal 2025 for 27 December, presenting six bands in Pindelo dos Milagres with tiered ticket prices and the hallmark rural-festival atmosphere. [...]

November 30, 2025 The Black Planet News Comments Off on Assembleia do Metal 2025

Inquisition confirmed as headliner for NADA Fest 2026

Inquisition confirmed as headliner for NADA Fest 2026

Legendary black-metal duo Inquisition will headline NADA Fest 2026 in Beja - the festival’s first confirmed act for next year’s edition. [...]

November 28, 2025 Ricardo Silva News Comments Off on Inquisition confirmed as headliner for NADA Fest 2026

Machine Head returns to Portugal for intimate concert at LAV

Machine Head returns to Portugal for intimate concert at LAV

Heavy-metal icons Machine Head return to Portugal for a one-night, intimate performance at LAV — a rare chance to see them up close, promoted by Serene Prophecy. [...]

November 27, 2025 Ricardo Silva News Comments Off on Machine Head returns to Portugal for intimate concert at LAV

SWR Barroselas Metalfest 2026 announces full line-up featuring Beherit, Pentacle, Bölzer & more

SWR Barroselas Metalfest 2026 announces full line-up featuring Beherit, Pentacle, Bölzer & more

SWR Inc. has expanded its initial announcement for the upcoming SWR Barroselas Metalfest 2026, confirming a substantial roster of artists. [...]

November 27, 2025 Filipe Gomes News Comments Off on SWR Barroselas Metalfest 2026 announces full line-up featuring Beherit, Pentacle, Bölzer & more

Converge announce new album and single “Love Is Not Enough” coming February 13 2026

Converge announce new album and single “Love Is Not Enough” coming February 13 2026

For more than three decades, Converge have redefined heavy music. Now the band returns with Love Is Not Enough, their eleventh album, arriving February 13, 2026. Recorded at God City and driven by raw realism, it’s introduced by the emotional, fiercely human title track and music video, “Love Is Not Enough.” [...]

November 20, 2025 Filipe Gomes News Comments Off on Converge announce new album and single “Love Is Not Enough” coming February 13 2026

Primordial returns to Portugal for concerts in Porto and Lisbon

Primordial returns to Portugal for concerts in Porto and Lisbon

Irish extreme-metal legends Primordial return to Portugal on 6 and 7 December 2025 — Porto and Lisbon shows supported by Music In Low Frequencies and Sinistro, promoted by Notredame Productions. [...]

November 15, 2025 Ricardo Silva News Comments Off on Primordial returns to Portugal for concerts in Porto and Lisbon

Gaerea return to Porto and Lisbon for two Exclusive 2025 Rituals

Gaerea return to Porto and Lisbon for two Exclusive 2025 Rituals

GAEREA return to Portuguese stages at the end of 2025 with two exclusive headline shows in Porto and Lisbon, following their acclaimed performance at Evil Live Festival. Joined by progressive metallers APOTHEUS, the band promise nights of intense, immersive black metal at Hard Club and LAV – Lisboa Ao Vivo. [...]

November 5, 2025 Filipe Gomes News Comments Off on Gaerea return to Porto and Lisbon for two Exclusive 2025 Rituals

SWR Barroselas Metalfest 2026 announces Revenge, Exhumed, Bulldozer and more

SWR Barroselas Metalfest 2026 announces Revenge, Exhumed, Bulldozer and more

SWR Inc. has officially announced the first wave of artists confirmed for the upcoming SWR Barroselas Metalfest 2026. [...]

November 1, 2025 Filipe Gomes News Comments Off on SWR Barroselas Metalfest 2026 announces Revenge, Exhumed, Bulldozer and more

Marilyn Manson joined by Dead Posey on his long-awaited return to Portugal

Marilyn Manson joined by Dead Posey on his long-awaited return to Portugal

Marilyn Manson makes his long-awaited return to Portugal with California duo Dead Posey as special guests. Part of the One Assassination Under God Tour 2025, the sold-out Lisbon concert at SAGRES Campo Pequeno promises an unforgettable night of provocation and visual intensity. [...]

October 25, 2025 Filipe Gomes News Comments Off on Marilyn Manson joined by Dead Posey on his long-awaited return to Portugal