Monthly Archives: July 2011

BLOWSIGHT “Shed Evil”

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Pieni

BLOWSIGHT are so eager about rock’n’roll that less than a year after “Dystopia Lane”, here they are with “5 new evil babies”. Why evil? Not a clue. But you know that old saying “if it makes you feel so good, … Continue reading →

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Revisited: JUDAS PRIEST @ Pavilhão Atlântico, 2009/03/17

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Pieni

I was 12 when I got seriously into hard rock and heavy metal. JUDAS PRIEST was the “classic” band I most liked – much more than IRON MAIDEN, for instance. But it was also by then that Rob Halford left, … Continue reading →

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Revisited: AMON AMARTH @ Vagos Open Air, 2009/08/09

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Pieni

3rd edition of Vagos Open Air is just around the corner, and AMON AMARTH have confirmed two dates here in Portugal for November. As they closed the 1st edition of VOA, I think the time is right for this revisited … Continue reading →

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HEAVENWOOD @ Hard Club, 2011/07/09

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Pieni

Original Portuguese version here: http://backstageforum.hot-me.com/t4441-20110709-heavenwood-godog-chaos-in-paradise-hard-club » And the time for the headliners had arrived. Given HEAVENWOOD‘s success, the fact that the entrance was free and the show was at room 2 (smaller), it was no surprise to hear that many … Continue reading →

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GODOG @ Hard Club, 2011/07/09

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Pieni

Original Portuguese version here: http://backstageforum.hot-me.com/t4441-20110709-heavenwood-godog-chaos-in-paradise-hard-club » GODOG also seduced the whole room, which by now was almost full. Bárbara Carvalho’s violin instead of vocals makes this band from Barcelos unique and, in opposite of what some might think, it doesn’t turn their sound … Continue reading →

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CHAOS IN PARADISE @ Hard Club, 2011/07/09

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Pieni

Original Portuguese version here: http://backstageforum.hot-me.com/t4441-20110709-heavenwood-godog-chaos-in-paradise-hard-club » One thing I really like about this new Hard Club is its punctuality (at least in all concerts I’ve been to so far). As announced, the clock showed 21:30 when CHAOS IN PARADISE intro … Continue reading →

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IN FLAMES “sounds of a playground fading”

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Pieni

Original Portuguese version here: http://backstageforum.hot-me.com/t4422-in-flames-sounds-of-a-playground-fading » I’ve always respected a band with the courage to change, who refuses to do the same album over and over again. And when that change doesn’t make the band lose its identity, then I … Continue reading →

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