Category Archives: Concerts

Two years ago, by this time, I was arriving in Stockholm to see my first SONIC SYNDICATE gig with Nathan on vocals  Seems like yesterday and, at the same time, like a lifetime ago. So many things have changed in … Continue reading →

Originally posted on Valkyrian Music: http://valkyrianmusic.com/2011/11/03/gaia-em-peso-fest-molin-old-factory-live-review/ » The first band of the evening was Negative Ground, who had also played in last year’s edition of the fest. I remembered them as a heavy metal band, but now they sounded a … Continue reading →

Original Portuguese version here: http://backstageforum.hot-me.com/t4560-reportagem-the-mission-uk-karpe-diem-2011-10-14-hard-club » “Dambusters March”, from the movie soundtrack of “The Dam Busters” (1955), was heard around 22:30. Its first seconds were smothered by the screams and clapping hands of the fans – screams and applauses which … Continue reading →

Original Portuguese version here: http://backstageforum.hot-me.com/t4560-reportagem-the-mission-uk-karpe-diem-2011-10-14-hard-club » In 2008 Wayne Hussey announced an “undetermined break” (many believed “the end”) in the activities of THE MISSION UK. Three years later, he managed to reunite with two of the original members – bassist … Continue reading →

Original Portuguese version here: http://backstageforum.hot-me.com/t4550-reportagem-swr-porto-hard-3-dia » It was for the headliners, YOB, that the room was almost full. The ovations between songs and the enthusiasm during them left no doubt. “Atma” was released this year, but the setlist was an … Continue reading →

Original Portuguese version here: http://backstageforum.hot-me.com/t4550-reportagem-swr-porto-hard-3-dia » KONGH didn’t speak much, but DARK CASTLE said absolutely nothing, except for a couple of “thank you”s. Singer/guitarist Stevie Floyd asked for more light, as she couldn’t see her pedalboard (and what a pedalboard!), … Continue reading →

Original Portuguese version here: http://backstageforum.hot-me.com/t4550-reportagem-swr-porto-hard-3-dia » Taking advantage of the European tour of American YOB, SWR Inc. included SWR Porto Hard on that tour, turning the third and last day of the fest into a sludge/stoner/doom event. As there aren’t many … Continue reading →

Original Portuguese version here: http://backstageforum.hot-me.com/t4549-reportagem-swr-porto-hard-2-dia » It was the first time I’ve seen MELECHESH live (I couldn’t attend Caos Emergente fest in 2007) and I really liked what I saw. Me and the crowd in general, who banged their heads … Continue reading →

Original Portuguese version here: http://backstageforum.hot-me.com/t4549-reportagem-swr-porto-hard-2-dia » Two years later, KEEP OF KALESSIN return to Porto, with a new album, “Reptilian”. Still, it was the title-track of the previous work, “Kolossus”, that opened the gig. The participation of the audience was more … Continue reading →