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The headliners of the second day were stoner rockstars MISS LAVA. The show got delayed due to technical problems and they were final over, singer Johnny Lee joked, blaming a cheap chain store where the musicians – not the gear – … Continue reading
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STONE DEAD‘s sound is fuzzier, brisker. Excellent stage presence too. Singer João Branco drank throughout the gig and wasn’t exactly sober towards the end, making him introduce the last song three times – and I’m still not sure if he … Continue reading
Both days of the rest of the festival were a treat for stoner/psychedelic rock lovers. First band was ASIMOV, which I missed because the friends I rode along with don’t have a close relationship with schedules… So when we arrived, … Continue reading
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I’ve seen my fair share of HILLS HAVE EYES gigs and all of them have been incredible, but I believe this one managed to top all the others. I was more or less expecting so: Canecas is that one place where … Continue reading
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Even though I liked HOCHIMINH‘s gig at Moita, I enjoyed this one a bit more – perhaps because the crowd was more receptive, resulting in a warmer atmosphere. Whatever the reason, this was finer. Singer Skrato‘s funny remarks also helped, … Continue reading
Due to a sudden line-up change in AWAITING THE VULTURES, the post-metal band from Évora had to withdraw from Canecas Fest. It wasn’t exactly a last-minute change, but there wasn’t much time to find a proper replacement either. Which might explain … Continue reading
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Originally posted in The Black Planet. WEB went on stage at the time they were scheduled to get off it – 2 a.m. – but the crowd wasn’t less restless to welcome these metal veterans. They’re also in anniversary mode, … Continue reading
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Originally posted in The Black Planet. PROMETHEVS had literally warmed up the crowd, but it was HILLS HAVE EYES that made them sweaty-hot. Mostly to songs from the latest “Antebellum”, the headbanging, crowdsurfing and singing-along were non-stop. Even the ballad … Continue reading
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Originally posted in The Black Planet. PROMETHEVS, the anniversary boys came next. The audience was still somewhat shy, although more interested, but then it only took a couple of songs for the mosh to break out – even before MACHINE … Continue reading
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