Author Archives: Pieni

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About Pieni

A metalhead who loves photography and her friends.

GUNS N’ ROSES @ Passeio Marítimo de Algés, 2017/06/02

Back in 1991, it was usual for music videos to play on TV when shows were running late. One video that was pretty popular at the time was the theme song for “Terminator 2”. Such popularity was mostly due to … Continue reading

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CHAOS SYNOPSIS @ Blindagem Metal Fest, 2017/04/29

Originally posted on Valkyrian Music. Last but not least, also hailing from Brazil and also playing thrash metal – although with a bit more death to it -, CHAOS SYNOPSIS. “Gods Of Chaos” is their most recent work, released a little over … Continue reading

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ANEUROSE @ Blindagem Metal Fest, 2017/04/29

Originally posted on Valkyrian Music. Brazilian thrashers ANEUROSE released their sophomore album, “Juggernaut”, last July and Blindagem was one of the Portuguese dates in its promotional tour. I don’t know if they already had fans here, as the reaction of the … Continue reading

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NUCLEAR WARFARE @ Blindagem Metal Fest, 2017/04/29

Originally posted on Valkyrian Music. There’s a reason for German thrash to be so popular and NUCLEAR WARFARE reminded us why, inflaming mosh circles practically from the first minute. Singer/bassist Fritz knew a few words in Portuguese – after all, … Continue reading

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INFRAKTOR @ Blindagem Metal Fest, 2017/04/29

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Originally posted on Valkyrian Music. First band getting on stage was INFRAKTOR, “ferocious thrash” straight out of Escapães. It was the only national band on the bill and made it right by their country – I used the quote marks … Continue reading

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Revisited: DEATH ANGEL’s “The Evil Divide”

Originally posted on Valkyrian Music. It’s been almost three decades since the release of “The Ultra-Violence”, and even though none of DEATH ANGEL’s later albums achieved the same success, the Bay Area band has always stood way above the average thrash … Continue reading

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INFRAKTOR @ D.R.A.C., 2017/03/25

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A new band – ’cause that’s what INFRAKTOR is, nevertheless – playing after the event hosts and on the night we set the clocks for Daylight Saving Time… I was afraid the crowd would disband. But they didn’t! I mean, … Continue reading

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GRIMLET’s “Theia” presentation @ D.R.A.C., 2017/03/25

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“Theia: Aesthetics Of A Lie” is another Raising Legends title on my to-review list so I was eager for this gig – especially since they were playing in their hometown – and they didn’t let me down. It had been … Continue reading

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IN VEIN @ D.R.A.C., 2017/03/25

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Second band on stage was GRIMLET‘s label buddies IN VEIN. They insert themselves in the category “death/groove metal”, but I believe there’s something more in there. Good posture on stage, I can give you that much. Their debut album “Resurrect” … Continue reading

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TREPID ELUCIDATION @ D.R.A.C., 2017/03/25

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Technical death metal is far and further away from my cup of tea, but I recognize talent when I see it. And these kids in TREPID ELUCIDATION exhale it. Their debut album “Upcoming Reality” had been release a month prior … Continue reading

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