Friday 13th December 2024,
The Black Planet

Reports

Report: Downfall Of Gaia + Syberia @ Maus Hábitos, Porto

Report: Downfall Of Gaia + Syberia @ Maus Hábitos, Porto

Downfall Of Gaia returned to Portugal, after 11 years, to be present at Porto’s well-known cultural space, Maus Hábitos, accompanied by Syberia.   It was a night that began around 9:30pm, with Syberia taking the stage, who brought their rock instrumental to the height of a 4th floor, showing those present how to tell a [...]

May 17, 2024 Rui Pereira Concerts, Reports Comments Off on Report: Downfall Of Gaia + Syberia @ Maus Hábitos, Porto

Report: Moonspell “Soombra” @ Convento São Francisco, Coimbra

Report: Moonspell “Soombra” @ Convento São Francisco, Coimbra

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 [...]

March 1, 2024 Filipe Gomes Concerts, Reports Comments Off on Report: Moonspell “Soombra” @ Convento São Francisco, Coimbra

Report: Poisonblack @ Tavastia, Helsinki

Report: Poisonblack @ Tavastia, Helsinki

Gothic metal masters Poisonblack, which split up in 2015, surprised their fans around the world with a tour of Finland in September/October 2023. This year marked the 20th anniversary of their first album “Escapexstacy,” and they celebrated this by bringing back their original singer, J-P Leppäluoto, and performing the whole album live. The tour dates [...]

November 20, 2023 Elsa Marques Concerts Comments Off on Report: Poisonblack @ Tavastia, Helsinki

Report: River Stone Fest 2023

Report: River Stone Fest 2023

On September 23rd, metal lovers gathered once again in Penafiel, for the seventh edition of River Stone Fest! It was just after 4:25 pm when Blind The Eye arrived, to present us with their Melodic Death Metal and promote their second album “The Lion Of Lions”, released in September 2022. This band was born in [...]

October 30, 2023 Rui Pereira Festivals, Reports Comments Off on Report: River Stone Fest 2023

Report: Soen + Molybaron + Terra @ Hard Club

Report: Soen + Molybaron + Terra @ Hard Club

The Swedish band Soen, led by Martin Lopez returned to shows accompanied by Molybaron and Terra on the Memorial Tour 2023 which stopped in Portugal on the 4th and 5th of October, in Porto – Hard Club and Lisbon – LAV, respectively. The night began with a well-filled venue with the sound of the Italians [...]

October 29, 2023 Rui Pereira Concerts, Reports Comments Off on Report: Soen + Molybaron + Terra @ Hard Club

Report: Bajonca Rock Fest 2023

Report: Bajonca Rock Fest 2023

It was on September 2nd that Bajonca – Associação Cultural e Recreativa presented us with the first edition of the Bajonca Rock Fest. The day began in Valadares, São Pedro do Sul, with threatening rain and a strong approaching thunderstorm could be heard in the distance. Fortunately, shortly after 4 pm, the weather calmed down [...]

September 18, 2023 Rui Pereira Festivals, Reports Comments Off on Report: Bajonca Rock Fest 2023

Report: Vagos Metal Fest 2023 (Day 1)

Report: Vagos Metal Fest 2023 (Day 1)

2023 marked the return of the Vagos Metal Fest after a line-up as powerful as that of 2022. This year proved to be more eclectic with the inclusion of bands such as Ugly Kid Joe”, which showed the organisation’s courage in its bid to reach wider audiences. Dragon’s Kiss opened the Vagos Metal Fest 2023. [...]

August 23, 2023 Filipe Gomes Festivals, Reports Comments Off on Report: Vagos Metal Fest 2023 (Day 1)

Report: Roadburn 2023 – Day 4

Report: Roadburn 2023 – Day 4

Marco Manzi continues his Roadburn 2023 report. Read all the details regarding his experience on the festival final day, which took place on Sunday 23.4 The last day of a (good) festival always leaves a bittersweet taste in your mouth, knowing well that while you still get to enjoy for a while longer, everything will [...]

June 23, 2023 Elsa Marques Festivals, Reports Comments Off on Report: Roadburn 2023 – Day 4

Report: Roadburn 2023 – Day 3

Report: Roadburn 2023 – Day 3

Marco Manzi continues his Roadburn 2023 report. Read all the details regarding his experience on day 3, which took place on Saturday 22.4 Did I already mention how nice it is to be able to meet like-minded people and have casual conversations throughout the festival, no matter where or about what? That’s how the third [...]

June 21, 2023 Elsa Marques Festivals, Reports Comments Off on Report: Roadburn 2023 – Day 3

Report: Roadburn 2023 – Day 2

Report: Roadburn 2023 – Day 2

On this second report Marco Manzi gives us a detailed overview of the second day of the festival, that took place on Friday the 21st of April 2023. Not having slept too much, and after failing to adjust to the dutch weather (not even close to the temperatures and sunny days of the last edition), [...]

June 20, 2023 Elsa Marques Festivals, Reports Comments Off on Report: Roadburn 2023 – Day 2

Report: Ne Obliviscaris + Persefone + The Omnific @ Hard Club, Porto

Report: Ne Obliviscaris + Persefone + The Omnific @ Hard Club, Porto

Another great night of metal in Porto, this time at the well-known HardClub, with a unique atmosphere, which welcomed the return of the Australian band NeObliscaris to our country. Opening the show, we had the Australian trio The Omnific, with their two bass players and a drummer, who warmed up the audience for the big [...]

June 20, 2023 Rui Pereira Concerts, Reports Comments Off on Report: Ne Obliviscaris + Persefone + The Omnific @ Hard Club, Porto

Report: Wave Gotik Treffen 2023

Report: Wave Gotik Treffen 2023

This year we were once again present at Wave-Gotik-Treffen. 2023 marked the celebration of the festival’s 30th edition. Day #1 We started our trip differently this year, as we had time, we went to Clara-Zetkin-Park where, every year, on the first day of the event, the Victorian picnic takes place. Dozens of people dressed up [...]

June 8, 2023 João Osório Festivals, Reports Comments Off on Report: Wave Gotik Treffen 2023

Report: Stones Of Babylon + Fjords @ Atelier A Fábrica

Report: Stones Of Babylon + Fjords @ Atelier A Fábrica

We visited the Atelier A Fábrica venue, a recently open place in the city of Coimbra, Portugal to check out a stoner night that gathered the bands Stones Of Babylon and Fjords. André Figueiredo, also a member of Mike Vhiles, and Rafael Borges on bass make up the duo known as Fjords. This project came [...]

May 29, 2023 Filipe Gomes Concerts, Reports Comments Off on Report: Stones Of Babylon + Fjords @ Atelier A Fábrica

Report: Tondela Rocks festival 2023

Report: Tondela Rocks festival 2023

Tondela Rocks: The festival rocked the region with its 6th Edition On May 6th 2023, the city of Tondela received the 6th Edition of the well-established Tondela Rocks festival. Although it was not an event with overwhelming affluence at first, the warm and pleasant environment made it possible for the attendees to enjoy to its [...]

May 26, 2023 Henrique Livi Festivals, Reports Comments Off on Report: Tondela Rocks festival 2023