Category Archives: Concerts

ORPHANED LAND @ Vagos Open Air, 2015/08/09

Originally written for Valkyrian Music. I’ve seen ORPHANED LAND a few times and know how popular they are here, but still Kobi Farhi felt the need to explain to the crowd that he wasn’t Jesus Christ, he only looked like him. … Continue reading →

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TRIPTYKON @ Vagos Open Air, 2015/08/08

Originally written for Valkyrian Music. TRIPTYKON stirred another kind of turmoil – an emotional one. Although the crowdsurfers kept the security guys busy during the black metal parts that spice the doom nature of the band. Thomas Gabriel Fischer was particularly … Continue reading →

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AMORPHIS @ Vagos Open Air, 2015/08/07

Originally written for Valkyrian Music. AMORPHIS‘ show was as brilliant as HSB’s, but on another kind of level – whereas the Germans exceled in adrenaline, the Finns did it in intensity. The main reason is, obviously, the nature of each … Continue reading →

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HEAVEN SHALL BURN @ Vagos Open Air, 2015/08/07

Originally written for Valkyrian Music. But it was HEAVEN SHALL BURN who swept Vagos off its feet. Literally. The moshers and crowdsurfers had a field day. And the screamers too, as I believe this was the show with the loudest chorus sing-alongs … Continue reading →

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VILDHJARTA @ Vagos Open Air, 2015/08/07

Originally written for Valkyrian Music. I was a little puzzled by VILDHJARTA’s presence in this festival. A MESHUGGAH-like band who hasn’t released anything new in two years nor have near-future plans except for a vinyl edition of their only full-length “Måsstaden”. An … Continue reading →

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MÃO MORTA @ Laurus Nobilis Música Famalicão, 2015/07/24

Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. I’m pretty sure that headliners MÃO MORTA (dead hand) are unknown to non-Portuguese natives. Here, they are huge. They’re considered avant-garde/death rock, but personally, I think they’re too unique to fit any label. The songwriting is … Continue reading →

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R.A.M.P. @ Laurus Nobilis Música Famalicão, 2015/07/24

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Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. I’m not sure how famous R.A.M.P. are outside of Portugal, but here they’re close to legends – after all, they were the first metal band to enter the Portuguese music charts, back in 1998. And … Continue reading →

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MORE THAN A THOUSAND @ Laurus Nobilis Música Famalicão, 2015/07/24

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Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. Then MORE THAN A THOUSAND stormed the stage with “Feed The Caskets”. Like I’ve said before, they had a legion of fans eager to see them – including me. MTAT announced early this month that they’re … Continue reading →

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ÉDEN @ Laurus Nobilis Música Famalicão, 2015/07/24

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Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. ÉDEN is local band that’s been around for 20 years – although I confess it was the first time I’ve heard of them. Metal sung in Portuguese, with an alternative vibe and a very expressive singer. … Continue reading →

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REVOLUTION WITHIN @ Hard Bar, 2015/07/10

I was at the very first gig of REVOLUTION WITHIN, at Gaia Em Peso 2005, so being there that night, celebrating “A Decade From Within” had a special feeling to it. Two special feelings, actually – even though I’ve been … Continue reading →

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