Category Archives: Concerts

MOONSPELL’s “1755” release party @ Hard Club, 2017/11/01

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Originally posted on Valkyrian Music. Today is the release of MOONSPELL’s so awaited “1755” (review here). Three shows were performed in advance and I attended the last one – the one when the infamous 1755 earthquake completed its 262nd anniversary. A drawing of … Continue reading

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25 years of “The Crimson Idol” @ O2 Forum Kentish Town, 2017/10/27

“I was born Jonathan Aaron Steel…”. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve read this story. Not to mention the ones I’ve listened to – and still do – the album that serves as its soundtrack. It’s been 25 … Continue reading

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SOEN @ Hard Club, 2017/10/20

Originally posted on Valkyrian Music. Everybody was already hyped, so when the first chords of “Canvas” echoed, we all reached the ultimate climax – listening to the crowd singing through and through, but especially along the guitars in “Jinn”, was a … Continue reading

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MADDER MORTEM @ Hard Club, 2017/10/20

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Originally posted on Valkyrian Music. As MADDER MORTEM hadn’t played here for quite a while, they were more than happy to go back before the release of “Red In Tooth And Claw”, which is the album they’re currently promoting; just as happy as … Continue reading

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HEAVENWOOD @ Hard Club, 2017/10/20

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Originally posted on Valkyrian Music. HEAVENWOOD set foot on stage at nine sharp. As I’ve mentioned last time I’ve seen them (see here), EQUALEFT–Miguel Inglês occasionally assumes the singer role, whenever Ernesto Guerra can’t make it. This was one of those … Continue reading

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SOTZ’ “Tzak’ Sotz'” release party @ Metalpoint, 2017/10/07

After the mind-blowing performance of INFRAKTOR, I was a bit tired to fight for a good spot and shoot SOTZ’ full show. Took just a handful – being careful enough to have at least one decent frame of each member … Continue reading

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INFRAKTOR @ Metalpoint, 2017/10/07

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When SOTZ’ released their debut EP, they invited three bands to the party. For the same reason given on previous events – huge backlog – I only shot the hosts and, of course, my boys INFRAKTOR. REVOLUTION WITHIN-Raça was attending, … Continue reading

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HILLS HAVE EYES @ River Stone, 2017/09/23

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September nights by the river is the furthest thing from warm, but when your favorite band is playing – especially on the drummer’s birthday – your concern about temperature is just as far. Given the huge backlog FRF has, I … Continue reading

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SHADOWSPHERE @ Cave 45, 2017/09/22

SHADOWSPHERE‘s relocation from Seixal to Porto forced the band to change half of their line-up. The transition to the new bass player Susana and the new singer Orca went smoothly but the drummer’s was a bumpy ride, leading to a … Continue reading

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BIOLENCE’s “Violent Non Conformity” release party @ Metalpoint, 2017/09/15

In all honesty, I’ve never been a big fan of BIOLENCE‘s live performances. But it had been quite a while since I’d last seen them, and they didn’t have Marco on the bass and Afonso on the drums at the … Continue reading

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