Author Archives: Pieni

About Pieni

A metalhead who loves photography and her friends.

GWYDION @ Moita Metal Fest, 2014/03/29

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Pieni

Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. There’s a reason why GWYDION is the most popular folk metal band from Portugal and every time I see them live I remember it. And not even when singer Rúben felt sick and had to leave the … Continue reading →

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TRINTA & UM @ Moita Metal Fest, 2014/03/29

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Pieni

Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. TRINTA & UM means literally thirty-one, but in Portuguese that’s more than a number. I actually don’t know the origins of the expression, but when it’s said that “you got yourself in a thirty-one”, it means that … Continue reading →

Posted in Concerts | Tagged 31, festival, hardcore, Linda-A-Velha, MMF, Moita, Moita Metal Fest, Portuguese underground, punk, Trinta e um | Leave a comment

PRIMAL ATTACK @ Moita Metal Fest, 2014/03/29

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Pieni

Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. PRIMAL ATTACK was formed in 2012 and played in last year’s edition of the fest – one of the first bands in the afternoon. They were already talking about an album, which would be released that June … Continue reading →

Posted in Concerts | Tagged MMF, Moita, Moita Metal Fest, Portuguese underground, Primal Attack, Seven Stitches, Switchtense | 1 Comment

SCENT OF DEATH @ Moita Metal Fest, 2014/03/29

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Pieni

Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. SCENT OF DEATH is an Iberian death metal band – Iberian as in Iberian Peninsula, meaning Portuguese and Spanish. Both singer Sérgio and drummer Rolando had played the night before with their other bands (BLEEDING DISPLAY and SWITCHTENSE, … Continue reading →

Posted in Concerts | Tagged Bleeding Display, brutal death, festival, Iberian, MMF, Moita, Moita Metal Fest, Scent Of Death, Switchtense, underground | Leave a comment

VIRALATA @ Moita Metal Fest, 2014/03/29

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Pieni

Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. There are punk bands that sing about anarchy and/or against the political state of the country/continent/world. And then there are punk bands that sing about trivial stuff… like how fucking beautiful their bikes are or how … Continue reading →

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GATES OF HELL @ Moita Metal Fest, 2014/03/29

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Pieni

This gallery contains 60 photos.

Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. The dinner took longer than expected and when I got back to the venue, GATES OF HELL were already playing “Into My Destruction”. I was really pissed as I like them very much and wanted to see … Continue reading →

More Galleries | Tagged Critical Obsession, festival, goh, MMF, Moita, Moita Metal Fest, Portuguese underground, Rastilho Records | Leave a comment

MY ENCHANTMENT @ Moita Metal Fest, 2014/03/29

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Pieni

Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. The last band before the break for dinner was the dark melodic death metal act MY ENCHANTMENT, who are currently promoting their new EP “The Death Of Silence”. They have a long and somewhat successful career … Continue reading →

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EQUALEFT @ Moita Metal Fest, 2014/03/29

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Pieni

This gallery contains 75 photos.

Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. EQUALEFT also got a deal with Raising Legends for their upcoming debut album “Adapt & Survive”. The release is scheduled for 31st May, so they thought it was about time to play some new tunes: “New … Continue reading →

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TALES FOR THE UNSPOKEN @ Moita Metal Fest, 2014/03/29

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Pieni

This gallery contains 42 photos.

Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. A little bit of thrash, a little bit of death, a little bit of ‘core… yeah, “metal” is the most pragmatic choice when it comes to describe TALES FOR THE UNSPOKEN. Also the African and Brazilian … Continue reading →

More Galleries | Tagged festival, metal, MMF, Moita, Moita Metal Fest, Mosher clothing, Portuguese underground, raising legends, Tales For The Unspoken | 1 Comment

DIABOLICAL MENTAL STATE @ Moita Metal Fest, 2014/03/29

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Pieni

Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. Groovy thrash is DIABOLICAL MENTAL STATE flavour, although the groove part gets somewhat undermined live, given the blasting force of their performance. It was the first time I was seeing them, but I’ve heard of them before, … Continue reading →

Posted in Concerts | Tagged Diabolical Mental State, DMS, festival, groove thrash, MMF, Moita, Moita Metal Fest, Portuguese underground | 1 Comment