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About Pieni

A metalhead who loves photography and her friends.

RAMMSTEIN @ Pavilhão Atlântico, 2013/04/16

Original Portuguese version at Backstage Forum. RAMMSTEIN let their Portuguese fans down last year when they didn’t include our country in the first leg of the “Made In Germany” tour. But they’ve already been forgiven by whoever was at Pavilhão … Continue reading

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SOILWORK’s “The Living Infinite”

Everybody was talking about Soilwork’s latest album and despite liking the band very much, I was a bit sceptical about such high praises. Now that I finally had the chance to listen to “The Living Infinite” for myself, I must agree with them … Continue reading

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GATES OF HELL “Critical Obsession” release party @ Hard Club, 2013/04/13

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Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. » I’ve seen Gates Of Hell a few times before and this was definitely their best show so far. And it had nothing to do with the fact that they were celebrating the release of their debut album. It … Continue reading

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FOR THE GLORY @ Hard Club, 2013/04/13

Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. » On the other hand, all hell broke loose with For The Glory! I’m not an expert in the subject to say they’re the best Portuguese hardcore band at the moment – although I’ve heard so many people … Continue reading

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THE RANSACK @ Hard Club, 2013/04/13

Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. » Not sure what happened because The Ransack was as brutal as always but the crowd didn’t mosh like there was no tomorrow, as they usually do. Singer Shore kept calling them up to the front, some of them by their … Continue reading

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GRANKAPO @ Hard Club, 2013/04/13

Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. » Grankapo got on stage a bit past nine-thirty, fifteen minutes later than scheduled. Still the place wasn’t exactly packed (I think I’ve already told you that the Portuguese crowd isn’t the most punctual). But the few … Continue reading

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SICKSOUND’s “A New Era” compilation

Every fan of extreme music knows at least a dozen major bands who come from Sweden. But Sweden also has “small” bands – and I mean it in terms of recognition/popularity, not talent or potential. So Sicksound gathered 21 of … Continue reading

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LIBRAH’s “Inside The Black Balloon”

Martin Boman is probably best known as Bollnäs-Martin, the charismatic radio host at Bandit Rock Radio. Yet his entertaining vocal skills go much beyond that and being the voice (and soul) of Librah is the living proof of such. “Inside The Black Balloon” was originally released … Continue reading

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SIMBIOSE @ Moita Metal Fest, 2013/03/23

Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. » The crust/grind of Simbiose closed this year’s edition of the fest. When some people started to leave in the middle of their show – past 1 a.m. that is – and singer João pretended to pout, asking them not to … Continue reading

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FOR THE GLORY @ Moita Metal Fest, 2013/03/23

Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. » For The Glory is considered by many the best national hardcore band. If they’re not the best, then they’re pretty close, for both the music itself as their posture on stage. Similar to what I said before … Continue reading

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