Author Archives: Pieni

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About Pieni

A metalhead who loves photography and her friends.

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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PARADISE LOST @ GSM Fest, 2011/06/17

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Pieni

If you’ve never been to a PARADISE LOST show, there’s something you need to know: there’s 5 guys, but the way the gig goes depends on the mood of one and only – singer Nick Holmes. If he’s in good … Continue reading →

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EXILIA @ GSM Fest, 2011/06/17

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Pieni

Nu metal is a “little” too much repetitive for my tasting, but when it comes to live performances, I must admit that the “repetition” works. It’s loud, noisy, a discharge of adrenaline… and that’s what I expect from a metal gig. … Continue reading →

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SIXX: A.M.’s “This Is Gonna Hurt”

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Pieni

Original Portuguese version here: http://backstageforum.hot-me.com/t4416-sixxam-this-is-gonna-hurt#29193 » In 2007, Nikki Sixx published one year and a half of his experiences with heroin, and along James Michael and DJ Ashba, under the name of SIXX: A.M., recorded its soundtrack. 4 years later … Continue reading →

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ENTOMBED @ Hard Club, 2011/06/11

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Pieni

Original Portuguese version here: http://backstageforum.hot-me.com/t4393-2011-06-11-entombed-wako-gates-of-hell-hard-club For Dorota » There aren’t many bands that can play a concert while drunk, but ENTOMBED are on that list. L.G. Petrov threw up a bit at some point, but that didn’t affect his performance. … Continue reading →

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W.A.K.O. @ Hard Club, 2011/06/11

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Pieni

Original Portuguese version here: http://backstageforum.hot-me.com/t4393-2011-06-11-entombed-wako-gates-of-hell-hard-club » After all this time, I finally had the chance to see W.A.K.O. and confirm that everything people say about their performace is true: 5 stars. A couple of technical problems and the lack of … Continue reading →

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GATES OF HELL @ Hard Club, 2011/06/11

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Pieni

Original Portuguese version here: http://backstageforum.hot-me.com/t4393-2011-06-11-entombed-wako-gates-of-hell-hard-club » After Metal GDL the night before, it was Hard Club’s turn to welcome Swedish ENTOMBED. Local band GATES OF HELL honored the opening, already past 21:00. The delay was on purpose, as there wasn’t … Continue reading →

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CINDERELLA @ Razzmatazz, 2011/06/10

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Pieni

I grew up listening to glam rock on one hand and thrash metal on the other. And despite CINDERELLA not being exactly one of my favourite, some of their songs marked my youth. So as their 25th anniversary tour hit … Continue reading →

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Revisited: DOPE STARS INC. @ Sala Salamandra, 2007/06/09

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Pieni

4 years ago I flew to Barcelona to see a concert. What’s new, you might be thinking? Well, first, it wasn’t a metal concert. Second, I had left the hospital just 2 weeks before, after breaking my left knee. Some … Continue reading →

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Revisited: JESUS ON EXTASY @ Sala Salamandra, 2007/06/09

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Pieni

4 years ago I flew to Barcelona to see a concert. What’s new, you might be thinking? Well, first, it wasn’t a metal concert. Second, I had left the hospital just 2 weeks before, after breaking my left knee. Some … Continue reading →

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