Category Archives: Concerts

HATESPHERE @ Hard Club, 2013/09/30

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Pieni

Original Portuguese version at Backstage Music. Para a Diana, por ter-se mantido longe de mim…  With the stage already set up for headliners HYPOCRISY, there wasn’t much room left for Esse Hansen to wander around like an encaged animal, as usual, … Continue reading →

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THERIOMORPHIC @ Hard Club, 2013/09/30

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Pieni

Original Portuguese version at Backstage Music. Lisbon-based THERIOMORPHIC warmed up the crowd. Playing death metal since 1997, “Death Almighty” and “Silent Moon” were the chosen tracks for the kick-off. As singer/bassist Jó said, there wasn’t much time (the usual half … Continue reading →

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HELLSHOCK @ Hard Club, 2013/09/29

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Pieni

Original Portuguese version at Sound(/)Zone. “Boa noite, we are HELLSHOCK from Portland, Oregon”, said singer Joel before the half-crust, half-death metal band started playing “Darkness Will Endure”. Most people were still outside, getting some fresh air, so Joel would repeat that … Continue reading →

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DEMENTIA 13 @ Hard Club, 2013/09/29

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Pieni

Original Portuguese version at Sound(/)Zone. Although somewhat misplaced in terms of musical genre, DEMENTIA 13 convinced even those outside the group of fans that was there supporting them that afternoon. Starting off with “The Damned, The Dead And The Demented”, a … Continue reading →

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ESTADO DE SÍTIO @ Hard Club, 2013/09/29

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Pieni

Original Portuguese version at Sound(/)Zone. Aveiro veterans ESTADO DE SÍTIO followed suit. The opening tracks were “Divina Miséria” and “Liberdade Controlada”, and the latter’s title (which translates to “controlled freedom”) was exactly the opposite to the band’s performance – relentless hardcore … Continue reading →

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MISANTROPIA @ Hard Club, 2013/09/29

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Pieni

Original Portuguese version at Sound(/)Zone. The clock struck a few minutes after 17:30 when MISANTROPIA started playing “Butterfly Disease”. The audience was scarce, but it wasn’t that bad for a Sunday afternoon. One could sense singer Pepper was somewhat nervous, … Continue reading →

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BIZARRA LOCOMOTIVA @ Hard Club, 2013/09/28

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Pieni

Original Portuguese version at Sound(/)Zone. 3rd anniversary of Hard Club (version 2.0 – the original, at Cais de Gaia, would complete 16 years) and 20th of BIZARRA LOCOMOTIVA. But it was the fans who were entitled to a gift – … Continue reading →

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Revisited: L.A. GUNS @ Sala A!, 2008/10/01

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Pieni

I was burning up with fever that night. The night before I’d driven to Lisbon to see BACKYARD BABIES, slept for about 4 hours and went to work in the morning. To say I was tired was quite an understatement. … Continue reading →

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Revisited: HARDCORE SUPERSTAR @ Sala Apolo, 2008/04/20

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Pieni

My first HCSS gig.  Getting a bridge camera turned out to be the worst photographic move ever, but I still love these pics, for the great memories they bring me.  It was the “Dreamin’ In A Casket” promotional tour, so they … Continue reading →

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TESTAMENT @ Vagos Open Air, 2013/08/10

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Pieni

Original Portuguese version at Sound(/)Zone. » Finally, with no need for introductions, TESTAMENT. Chuck Billy‘s voice was hoarse – either from some cold or simply tiredness – but curiously enough, one only noted such hoarseness when he talked, not affecting the … Continue reading →

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