The legendary ABBATH is ready for the road once again. The founding vocalist of Immortal will visit some European cities on the upcoming Dread Reaver European tour, which includes Lisbon and Porto! First, the historic Toxic Holocaust, who haven’t visited Europe for some time, take the stage. Joel Grind’s band promises 2 devastating performances that no one can miss. [...]
October 2, 2023
Filipe Gomes
News
The provocative, imperious and engaging Swedish-based metal group SOEN are set to hit the roads again this autumn across Europe and the UK. Promoting their new album “Memorial”, the swedes will be supported by Molybaron and Terra. MOLYBARON, an Irish/French collective, brings a breath of fresh air in terms of heavy sounds, while opening the [...]
October 2, 2023
Filipe Gomes
Previews
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
Once again the small town of Pindelo dos Milagres will be the central place to live the heavy metal spirit! Below is all the information you need to know to attend the Milagre Metaleiro fest 2023! :: BANDS & SCHEDULES :: Day 1 Aug 25 Day 2 Aug 26 Day 3 Aug 27 01:35 – [...]
August 23, 2023
Filipe Gomes
Previews
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
The new album, Distortions, by Halifax-based doomsters Godthrymm is officially out tomorrow through Profound Lore Records, but you can stream it in its entirety via the YouTube player below. 1. As Titans (00:00) 2. Devils (11:28) 3. Echoes (18:16) 4. Obsess and Regress (26:50) 5. Unseen Unheard (34:08) 6. Follow Me (40:57) 7. Pictures Remain [...]
August 17, 2023
Filipe Gomes
News
The Milagre Metaleiro festival organizers have announced that the daily tickets for the 25th & 26th are already sold out at BOL and at physical points of sale. The latest available can be purchased at www.masqueticket.com. For the 27th they are in almost the same situation. 3-day passes are still available at €40.00 and on [...]
August 16, 2023
Filipe Gomes
News
Amplifest releases lineup and daily tickets Taking place between the 22nd and 24th of September, Amplifest announced the lineup for the weekend, releasing a limited number of daily tickets. The price of day tickets is 69 euros and they can be purchased online at https://amplificasom.seetickets.com/ . AMPLIFEST DAILY RUNNING ORDER SEPTEMBER 23 AMENRA ASHENSPIRE BIG|BRAVE [...]
August 11, 2023
Filipe Gomes
News
Once again the quiet town of Vagos will be the central place to live the heavy metal spirit! Below is all the information you need to know to attend the Vagos Metal Fest 2023! :: BANDS & SCHEDULES :: :: TICKETS :: 95.00€ – 3 DAY 45.00€ – 1 DAY Tickets available at www.vagosmetalfest.com/bilhetes/ :: [...]
July 28, 2023
Filipe Gomes
Previews
Seven years after their last tour, PAIN, led by the legendary Peter Tägtgren, are returning to the road with the I AM Tour. The tour includes seventeen countries, and among them is Portugal. The concert will take place on the 18th of October at the Hard Club in Porto, and the following day, the 19th [...]
July 6, 2023
Filipe Gomes
News
Get ready for the highly anticipated third edition of Um Metaleiro Also Chora Fest, as we embark on an unforgettable countdown to its return. This will be the third edition, and this year’s lineup boasts an impressive array of bands including Horus, Moonshade, WinterMoonShade, Sotz, Tales For The Unspoken, Gwydion, and Terror Empire. Prepare for [...]
July 1, 2023
Filipe Gomes
Previews
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
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
The Portuguese act Spellsword has revealed the first single of its upcoming debut album “Night Of The Grail”. The album will contain ten tracks of modern black metal with exquisite attention to composing details, lyrics and theme. Alex Mendes, project mastermind commented on this first reveal: “The very first song written for this endeavour, defined [...]
June 10, 2023
Filipe Gomes
News