Author Archives: Pieni

About Pieni

A metalhead who loves photography and her friends.

VËLLA @ River Stone Winterfest, 2022/04/23

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Original Portuguese version on World Of Metal. VËLLA‘s more alternative sound, but just as welcome, was saved for last. “Coma” was released in March 2020 and new songs are already rolling (“to those who don’t know us, it’s all the same … Continue reading

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GODARK @ River Stone Winterfest, 2022/04/23

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Original Portuguese version on World Of Metal. GODARK were able to finally bring their album “Forward We March” to their home town with no masks, no social distance, NO CHAIRS… and an enhanced line-up. Last July, Carlos Preto took the stage … Continue reading

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CAIN’S DINASTY @ River Stone Winterfest, 2022/04/23

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Original Portuguese version on World Of Metal. The “vampiric power metal” of CAIN’S DINASTY came with full force – and not even a technical problem with Álex Ramírez‘s guitar, right on the first song “Pure Evil”, put any kind of brake … Continue reading

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2022: gold, silver and bronze medals

Dear Front-Rowers, with the COVID situation nearly controlled, my presence at live shows looked like it would increase to normal numbers. But “nearly” is the key-word here, and then Putin had that brilliant idea of almost kicking off World War … Continue reading

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THE FINES @ River Stone Winterfest, 2022/04/23

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Original Portuguese version on World Of Metal. After two editions cancelled by the pandemic, now that the restrictions were almost all lifted, River Stone didn’t wait for September to make their usual festival happen and promoted an indoors version in … Continue reading

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Revisited: CRASHDÏET’s “Automaton”

Originally written for Valkyrian Music. As many shades as glam & sleaze music can take, one can only go too far without stepping out of character and keeping the outcome fresh at the same time. But six albums later, CRASHDÏET still nail … Continue reading

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“The Retaliators” O.S.T.

Originally written for Valkyrian Music.  “The Retaliators” is a horror/thriller movie that debuted at Arrow FrightFest London in 2021 but only now has had an official theatrical release, hence the soundtrack and publicity. Several music videos from the soundtrack have been … Continue reading

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EQUALEFT @ 5th anniversary of Hard Rock Cafe Porto, 2021/11/21

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Original Portuguese version on World Of Metal. I’m not sure if in this kind of event we can talk about headliners – especially when all bands played the same length of time – but with a longer career (and discography), and … Continue reading

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DOWNFALL OF MANKIND @ 5th anniversary of Hard Rock Cafe Porto, 2021/11/21

Original Portuguese version on World Of Metal. The “weight” went up a notch with DOWNFALL OF MANKIND‘s slamming/symphonic deathcore. Yeah, I agree it’s a somewhat flamboyant label but their sound is indeed more exquisite than any other ‘core we have around … Continue reading

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INFRAKTOR @ 5th anniversary of Hard Rock Cafe Porto, 2021/11/21

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Original Portuguese version on World Of Metal. With more technical equipment to gear up (and set in motion correctly – there was some problem with one of the amps), INFRAKTOR took longer than expected to kick off their show. But when … Continue reading

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