Category Archives: Concerts

Original Portuguese version here: http://backstageforum.hot-me.com/t4577-reportagem-amon-amarth-septic-flesh-hard-club-2011-11-02 » The headliners performance, on the other hand, made my day. Mine and the whole venue’s, which suddenly felt smaller, with everyone trying to get closer to the stage. Once again, the Portuguese audience proved having an excellent … Continue reading →

Original Portuguese version here: http://backstageforum.hot-me.com/t4577-reportagem-amon-amarth-septic-flesh-hard-club-2011-11-02 » After learning that the AMON AMARTH/SEPTIC FLESH gig at Incrível Almadense had sold out the night before – although, apparently, the number of tickets on sale was less than the venue’s capacity – I … Continue reading →

Originally posted on Valkyrian Music: http://valkyrianmusic.com/2011/11/03/gaia-em-peso-fest-molin-old-factory-live-review/ » Last but not least, Damage My God. Band formed not too long ago, but its musicians come from way back. Also labelled as thrash/death, but more the latter than the first. Really aggressive … Continue reading →

Originally posted on Valkyrian Music: http://valkyrianmusic.com/2011/11/03/gaia-em-peso-fest-molin-old-factory-live-review/ » It was the first time I’ve seen Gates Of Hell with Raça on vocals, after he replaced Zé a few months ago. But I already knew him very well from Revolution Within, so … Continue reading →

Originally posted on Valkyrian Music: http://valkyrianmusic.com/2011/11/03/gaia-em-peso-fest-molin-old-factory-live-review/ » Gates Of Hell should be next, but singer Raça hadn’t showed up yet. Damage My God ‘s own singer wasn’t there, so they couldn’t play either. Headliners Equaleft ended up playing 2 hours … Continue reading →

Originally posted on Valkyrian Music: http://valkyrianmusic.com/2011/11/03/gaia-em-peso-fest-molin-old-factory-live-review/ » Pandora was a complete novelty for me, although I recognised those kids’ faces from off the stage, at other concerts. Not exactly an original name, and the sound doesn’t bring anything new either, … Continue reading →

Originally posted on Valkyrian Music: http://valkyrianmusic.com/2011/11/03/gaia-em-peso-fest-molin-old-factory-live-review/. » Artchoke cancelled their show (don’t know why) so there was a bigger intermission for dinner. Around 21:00, Junkywax got on stage. This was another band I remembered from a previous edition (2009, I … Continue reading →

Originally posted on Valkyrian Music: http://valkyrianmusic.com/2011/11/03/gaia-em-peso-fest-molin-old-factory-live-review/. » I don’t know very well how to define the following band, Hellcome. Apparently they started as a thrash metal band, some 14 years ago. But what they played that night was anything but. … Continue reading →

Originally posted on Valkyrian Music: http://valkyrianmusic.com/2011/11/03/gaia-em-peso-fest-molin-old-factory-live-review/, now with more pics and the songtitles updated. » Flattenn have been gathering fans in the Portuguese underground with their live performances. They are still recording their first EP, which I believe will be … Continue reading →

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 →