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Polish death-metal veterans Vader join Kataklysm and Blood Red Throne for a major European run in February–March 2026, marking the band’s latest push following the Humanihility EP and a 25th-anniversary focus for Litany. [...]

Ace Frehley, the legendary founding guitarist of Kiss famed for his “Spaceman” persona and pioneering guitar theatrics, has died at age 74 in Morristown, New Jersey, following complications from a fall and brain hemorrhage. His death marks the first loss among the original Kiss lineup and leaves an indelible mark on rock history. [...]

Mayhem, Marduk and Immolation join forces on 14 February 2026 at LAV – Lisboa Ao Vivo for “Death Over Europe” — a brutal night of black and death metal. [...]

Kim Dracula brings their explosive fusion of metal, trap, and experimental sound to Portugal for the first time on January 24, 2025, at República da Música, Lisbon. Tickets available from October 3. [...]

MOONSPELL announce the full line-up for Halloween United 2025 in Lisbon, celebrating 30 years of Wolfheart with Dark Tranquillity, Sinistro, and special performances deep into the night. [...]

Avant-garde visionary Diamanda Galás returns to Portugal in February 2026 for three powerful performances in Lisbon, Braga, and Porto — coinciding with new album releases. [...]

The Lurking Fear have officially disbanded after the death of vocalist Tomas “Tompa” Lindberg on September 16, 2025. Formed in 2016, the Swedish death metal group released two albums before announcing their end in an emotional statement on September 18. [...]

Lacuna Coil return to Portugal for an exclusive concert at LAV – Lisboa Ao Vivo on October 17, 2025, as part of their Sleepless Empire European tour. Joined by Nonpoint, the Italian gothic metal icons promise an unforgettable night of power, melody, and dark intensity. [...]

Tomas Lindberg, the iconic voice of At The Gates, has died at 52. A pioneer of the Gothenburg sound, Lindberg’s legacy lives on through the 1995 classic “Slaughter of the Soul” and the countless bands he inspired worldwide. [...]

Lacuna Coil return to Lisbon on October 17, 2025, at LAV – Lisboa Ao Vivo, with support from American nu-metal pioneers Nonpoint, ahead of new album Sleepless Empire. [...]

Leprous return to Portugal in November 2025 for two shows in Lisbon and Porto as part of their Melodies of Atonement European Tour, joined by Gåte and Royal Sorrow. [...]

Parkway Drive return to Lisbon on October 30, 2025, celebrating 20 years of metal mastery with their most ambitious show yet, joined by Thy Art Is Murder and The Amity Affliction. [...]

MOONSPELL announce Opus Diabolicum, a monumental live recording with the Orquestra Sinfonietta de Lisboa, set for release on Halloween 2025 — alongside a special concert with Dark Tranquillity at LAV. [...]

Vagos Metal Fest 2026 returns to Quinta do Ega from August 7–9 with an explosive lineup including Godsmack, In Flames, Heaven Shall Burn, and Deicide. [...]