Category Archives: Concerts

DARKWATERS @ Metalpoint, 2015/11/20

DARKWATERS warmed up for Tó Pica on the latter’s presentation of his solo album in Porto last Friday. They also have a new album, “Odds And Lies”, released in October, so it was a presentation gig for them as well. … Continue reading

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ALICE COOPER @ Mediolanum Forum, 2015/11/10

Third time I was seeing Alice Cooper, although first as a support act. Also first time I was seeing three guitarists in his band. Frankly, I can’t see the need of such number, but they didn’t mess the sound either, … Continue reading

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HILLS HAVE EYES’ “Antebellum” release party @ Hard Club, 2015/10/23

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Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. HILLS HAVE EYES released their third album “Antebellum” early this month (review here) but gave their fans a couple of weeks to learn the lyrics before presenting it live in two shows – one in Porto … Continue reading

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ASH IS A ROBOT @ Hard Club, 2015/10/23

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Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. ASH IS A ROBOT’s exquisite sound – a kind of progressive post-hardcore, seasoned with synths – may not agree with everybody’s ear, but Hard Club’s audience that night was pretty open-minded and overjoyed with those HILLS … Continue reading

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THE YEAR @ Hard Club, 2015/10/23

Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. I confess THE YEAR was a novelty to me, but many in the audience were happily singing along most of the songs, so I’m guessing they have a fair share of popularity. Deserved, for what I … Continue reading

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DIMENSION @ Hard Club, 2015/10/23

Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. I’d seen DIMENSION back in August, at Casainhos Fest, but this was the first time they were playing in Porto, promoting their debut album “Life Is A Mystery”. The latter has been getting a very positive feedback … Continue reading

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ANNIHILATOR @ Hard Club, 2015/10/09

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Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. The place had been filling in and it was pretty packed by the time ANNIHILATOR got on stage. Not a sold-out venue, but still a number beautiful enough. Even though I liked Dave Padden very much, I … Continue reading

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HARLOTT @ Hard Club, 2015/10/09

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Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. HARLOTT were more popular – at least I noticed a handful of metalheads singing along. Their “down-under” accent made some of the words indistinguishable, but when it came down to music, the communication was flawless. Thrashing … Continue reading

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ARCHER @ Hard Club, 2015/10/09

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Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. This tour hit only one city in Portugal – which happened to be my hometown – so a fair share of people from across the country (and I believe from the north of Spain as … Continue reading

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CLAN OF XYMOX @ Hard Club, 2015/09/13

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Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. CLAN OF XYMOX was everything one could expect from a dark wave / gothic rock band – seductive, emotional, gloomy here, vibrant there… At 54, Ronny Moorings can be proud of being able to cause such … Continue reading

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