My third CRASHDÏET gig – second with Simon, first as headliners. And yes, third is the charm. Simon was a bit drunk, but that didn’t compromise his performance, both vocal and as a guitarist. By the contrary! It made him … Continue reading
SISTER is much more my thing, even though I didn’t know them. Sure I’ve heard/read about them, probably on Sweden Rock Magazine, but for some reason I’d never got myself to listen to them. After this show, I’ll certainly keep … Continue reading
SLEEKSTAIN is a French rock band which I’d never heard about until that night. Sleazy name and look, but the music… meh. They weren’t bad, but their role as opening act was just that – an entertainment to kill time … Continue reading
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Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. » DEAD BY APRIL are currently working on the follow-up to “Incomparable”, and an EP should be out around these days – this being the official reason for the European tour they’ve just engaged in. But of … Continue reading
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Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. » Dead By April brought along Beyond All Recognition, another Swedish band that I had the pleasure to learn about last year, when I was given their debut album “Drop = Dead” to review (which I rated 8 … Continue reading
Dreamshade started out as melodic death metal and kept it that way until the release of their debut full-length, “What Silence Hides”. Early this year, exactly two years later, “The Gift Of Life” introduces you to a more mature band, … Continue reading
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Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. » Sacred Sin probably doesn’t say much to anyone outsider the Portuguese borders, but they are heroes in the underground of their home country. For 20 years (1991-2011) their death metal and perseverance inspired other local musicians. They … Continue reading
Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. » Underground gigs never start on schedule around here, but I confess I wasn’t expecting a delay of almost two hours and a half. But it was around midnight when Cape Torment got on stage. They’re a new … Continue reading
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
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
