Author Archives: Pieni

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About Pieni

A metalhead who loves photography and her friends.

KING ZEBRA @ Sala Caracol, 2022/05/25

Originally posted on Valkyrian Music. The doors opened about 15 minutes after scheduled, but KING ZEBRA got on stage at the announced time (19:30). Not sure of how many people knew the Swiss – I didn’t and yet I found myself singing … Continue reading

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GLASYA @ Metalpoint, 2022/05/21

Original Portuguese version on World Of Metal. Having more mileage, GLASYA did the honor of wrapping up the event, marking their return to the stages and, at the same time, introducing their sophomore record, “Attarghan”. Very well received since its release … Continue reading

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SECRET CHORD @ Metalpoint, 2022/05/21

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Original Portuguese version on World Of Metal. After introducing “Aurora” on that same stage in September (see here), SECRET CHORD decided to intensify its promotion with this gig. They don’t need guests to prove their worth and performing “Empowerment” without EQUALEFT-Miguel … Continue reading

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LILITH’S REVENGE @ Metalpoint, 2022/05/21

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Original Portuguese version on World Of Metal. LILITH’S REVENGE weren’t just introducing their debut album “Children From Eden” – they were playing their first show as well. A shame that guitarist Bruno Sousa was infected by the infamous COVID-19 and … Continue reading

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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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