LINEBACKER‘s debut LP was released in March under the name “Where Wolves Dare”, Catchy and appropriate, as their hardcore is pretty fierce. Promising band. http://www.facebook.com/linebackerlx
First time I’ve ever heard of ATLÂNTIDA ON DEMAND was when singer Orlando made a guest appearance on DEVIL IN ME‘s album “Soul Rebel” (review here). Now I had the chance to see live what the whole band was capable … Continue reading
This year’s edition of Casainhos Fest kicked off with a nice pop-punk band from Setúbal. Formed last year, they haven’t released anything yet, but TO ALL MY FRIENDS have three songs in their Reverbnation account. Obviously, they played more than … Continue reading
Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. A lot of people left after ANGELUS APATRIDA – not exactly because MATA-RATOS aren’t good at what they do (hardcore punk) but because they haven’t released anything new in eight years, and after eleven bands, half of them … Continue reading
Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. DEVIL IN ME are among the high-rank Portuguese hardcore bands and it will only take a couple of songs for you to understand why. Once again, Poli brought up the open-mindedness (and lack of it) subject, … Continue reading
Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. From the metalcore of HILLS HAVE EYES, the festival moved on to the crust/metal/punk of SIMBIOSE. Formed in 1991, it was the band on the bill with the longest career, after headliners MATA-RATOS (the latter born in 1982). “Trapped” is … Continue reading
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Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. Despite the rich bill of the festival, I confess it was only HILLS HAVE EYES that made me ride those 190 miles. So I won’t say their concert was the best, as more than presumptuous it … Continue reading
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Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. Hardcore act REALITY SLAP latest album, “Necks & Ropes”, dates from 2012 but the band’s been working hard on its successor, hoping to release it this year still. Singer Johnny (or at least I think that’s … Continue reading
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Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. Back to punk rock, VIRALATA took the stage. A few problems with Ulisses’ guitar cable delayed the show for a few minutes, leading the singer to joke“what a grand start-up”. Their music is great, but it’s the … Continue reading
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