Poison Ruïn and Jardim de Cinzas brought Punk and Noise to Woodstock 69
Woodstock 69 in Porto welcomed Poison Ruïn and Jardim de Cinzas on Thursday, November 5th, for an evening that brought together Philadelphia’s dark punk sound and the raw, experimental energy of one of Matosinhos emerging bands. The room was well attended for a Thursday night, creating an intimate setting for a concert built around distortion, heavy rhythms and a shared taste for abrasive sounds.
Jardim de Cinzas
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Opening the evening, Jardim de Cinzas demonstrated why they are a band worth watching. Their set moved between the crushing riffs of stoner rock and the abrasive textures of noise, with distorted bass, feedback and a strong emphasis on atmosphere. Tracks such as “Flor com Veneno” and “Coveiro” showcased the band’s heavy, uncompromising approach, balancing hypnotic repetition with a raw, experimental edge. Despite being a relatively new band, they displayed remarkable stage presence, performing with grit, conviction and an intensity that made a strong impression on the audience.
Poison Ruïn
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Poison Ruïn followed with their distinctive blend of punk urgency, dark melodies and medieval-inspired imagery. Tracks such as “Pinnacle of Ecstasy”, “Eidolon” and “Härvest” illustrate the band’s ability to combine direct, driving rhythms with an unsettling atmosphere. Their songwriting draws on themes of oppression, alienation and power, using images of ruined kingdoms and feudal societies to reflect contemporary anxieties.
Their latest album, Hymns From the Hills, expands this formula with heavier rhythmic passages, blast beats, analogue synthesiser textures and atmospheric interludes. Songs such as “Hymn from the Hills” and “Not Today, Not Tomorrow” demonstrate the balance between the band’s aggressive punk foundations and its increasingly varied sonic palette. The result is a sound that remains immediate and forceful while allowing darker, more expansive elements to emerge.
At Woodstock 69, the contrast between Jardim de Cinzas exploratory heaviness and Poison Ruïn‘s tightly wound punk attack gave the evening a clear progression. The concert also marked the beginning of a collaboration between Mondo Negro and Produções do Diabo, bringing two distinct strands of the underground scene together for a night centred on intensity, experimentation and the strength of independent music.
Jardim de Cinzas
Poison Ruïn
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