Category Archives: Concerts

Original Portuguese version here: http://backstageforum.hot-me.com/t4466-20110727-judas-priest-queensryche-pavilhao-atlantico » After a few hitches with the road trip (delays, too many stops to attend physiological needs, and a flat tire) we finally arrived in Pavilhão Atlântico just ten minutes before 20:00. I’d learnt on … Continue reading →

I was 12 when I got seriously into hard rock and heavy metal. JUDAS PRIEST was the “classic” band I most liked – much more than IRON MAIDEN, for instance. But it was also by then that Rob Halford left, … Continue reading →

3rd edition of Vagos Open Air is just around the corner, and AMON AMARTH have confirmed two dates here in Portugal for November. As they closed the 1st edition of VOA, I think the time is right for this revisited … Continue reading →

Original Portuguese version here: http://backstageforum.hot-me.com/t4441-20110709-heavenwood-godog-chaos-in-paradise-hard-club » And the time for the headliners had arrived. Given HEAVENWOOD‘s success, the fact that the entrance was free and the show was at room 2 (smaller), it was no surprise to hear that many … Continue reading →

Original Portuguese version here: http://backstageforum.hot-me.com/t4441-20110709-heavenwood-godog-chaos-in-paradise-hard-club » GODOG also seduced the whole room, which by now was almost full. Bárbara Carvalho’s violin instead of vocals makes this band from Barcelos unique and, in opposite of what some might think, it doesn’t turn their sound … Continue reading →

Original Portuguese version here: http://backstageforum.hot-me.com/t4441-20110709-heavenwood-godog-chaos-in-paradise-hard-club » One thing I really like about this new Hard Club is its punctuality (at least in all concerts I’ve been to so far). As announced, the clock showed 21:30 when CHAOS IN PARADISE intro … Continue reading →

If you’ve never been to a PARADISE LOST show, there’s something you need to know: there’s 5 guys, but the way the gig goes depends on the mood of one and only – singer Nick Holmes. If he’s in good … Continue reading →

Nu metal is a “little” too much repetitive for my tasting, but when it comes to live performances, I must admit that the “repetition” works. It’s loud, noisy, a discharge of adrenaline… and that’s what I expect from a metal gig. … Continue reading →

Original Portuguese version here: http://backstageforum.hot-me.com/t4393-2011-06-11-entombed-wako-gates-of-hell-hard-club For Dorota » There aren’t many bands that can play a concert while drunk, but ENTOMBED are on that list. L.G. Petrov threw up a bit at some point, but that didn’t affect his performance. … Continue reading →

Original Portuguese version here: http://backstageforum.hot-me.com/t4393-2011-06-11-entombed-wako-gates-of-hell-hard-club » After all this time, I finally had the chance to see W.A.K.O. and confirm that everything people say about their performace is true: 5 stars. A couple of technical problems and the lack of … Continue reading →