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SAM ALONE & THE GRAVEDIGGERS @ Canecas Bar, 2016/03/18

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Pieni

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Poli Soares is probably best known as the frontman of hardcore acts DEVIL IN ME and DIMENSION, but he also has this folkish rock project running for 8 years now. Which I didn’t know about until recently and oh how … Continue reading →

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AMORPHIS’ “Under The Red Cloud”

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Pieni

Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. First thing you need to know – in case you’ve missed both singles “Death Of A King” and “Sacrifice” – is that AMORPHIS are still on the melodic metal path. Touring in celebration of the 20th … Continue reading →

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

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Pieni

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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FINNTROLL @ Hard Club, 2015/03/20

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Pieni

Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. With “Nattfödd” celebrating its 10th anniversary last year, FINNTROLL embarked on an intense European tour where they’ve been playing the album in full. The second leg of the tour included an one-off show in Portugal that … Continue reading →

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KORPIKLAANI @ Hard Club, 2014/12/14

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Pieni

Even if I find the concept quite interesting, the result of a metal version of Polka music is boring to my ears. And yes, I’m well aware that KORPIKLAANI are more than just that, but my feelings towards their sound is … Continue reading →

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THE DEAD AND LIVING @ The Garage, 2014/11/07

Posted on December 25, 2014 by Pieni

I don’t know exactly what I was expecting but it was definitely NOT this. And I’m not saying it in a good way. Even though I’ve known for a long time that an artist can’t be defined for one song … Continue reading →

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GWYDION @ Moita Metal Fest, 2014/03/29

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Pieni

Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. There’s a reason why GWYDION is the most popular folk metal band from Portugal and every time I see them live I remember it. And not even when singer Rúben felt sick and had to leave the … Continue reading →

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