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About Pieni

A metalhead who loves photography and her friends.

STUCKER @ Cave 45, 2015/11/28

Apparently I’d seen STUCKER before that night – there are a few photos in my archive – but I have no recollection of such gig. And the same will probably happen to this one… Let’s just say that the number and … Continue reading

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AMORPHIS’ “Under The Red Cloud”

Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. First thing you need to know – in case you’ve missed both singles “Death Of A King” and “Sacrifice” – is that AMORPHIS are still on the melodic metal path. Touring in celebration of the 20th … Continue reading

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Black To The Future tour @ Hard Club, 2015/11/27

Having reviewed DEAD SOUL‘s latest album “The Sheltering Sky” for The Black Planet (read here), I knew the quality of their music was stellar. I was just curious to know how that would turn out live. Well, it was just as brilliant. Anders Landelius‘ … Continue reading

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TÓ PICA @ Metalpoint, 2015/11/20

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With the release of its first solo album “Is This The Best You Can Do?” (review on its way), Tó Pica – a renowned Portuguese guitar player – gathered a few friends and went to Porto to present said album … Continue reading

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DARKWATERS @ Metalpoint, 2015/11/20

DARKWATERS warmed up for Tó Pica on the latter’s presentation of his solo album in Porto last Friday. They also have a new album, “Odds And Lies”, released in October, so it was a presentation gig for them as well. … Continue reading

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DEVIL IN ME’s “Soul Rebel”

Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. Rumor has it that “Soul Rebel” is one of the most expected albums in the European hardcore scene. Whether that’s true or just publicist talk, this piece will certainly make big waves. And not just … Continue reading

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FEAR FACTORY’s “Genexus”

Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. Whatever breaks they may take, whatever line-up they may feature, you know that any FEAR FACTORY release is an industrial metal one; with a more extreme approach or more mainstream-oriented, but industrial metal nevertheless. So you’re … Continue reading

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MÖTLEY CRÜE @ Mediolanum Forum, 2015/11/10

Even though MÖTLEY CRÜE was one of the bands I grew up listening to, I’d only got the chance to see them once before this final tour. And it had been precisely in Milan, in 2009. That was also the … Continue reading

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ALICE COOPER @ Mediolanum Forum, 2015/11/10

Third time I was seeing Alice Cooper, although first as a support act. Also first time I was seeing three guitarists in his band. Frankly, I can’t see the need of such number, but they didn’t mess the sound either, … Continue reading

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HILLS HAVE EYES’ “Antebellum” release party @ Hard Club, 2015/10/23

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Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. HILLS HAVE EYES released their third album “Antebellum” early this month (review here) but gave their fans a couple of weeks to learn the lyrics before presenting it live in two shows – one in Porto … Continue reading

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