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Revisited: PARADISE LOST’s “Obsidian”

Originally written for Valkyrian Music. I believe that in all 17 studio albums PARADISE LOST have released so far, this is the one with the most accurate title – its songs are deep dark and their refinement pretty clear-cut, just like an … Continue reading

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CREMATORY @ Laurus Nobilis Music Famalicão, 2019/07/27

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Original Portuguese version on World Of Metal. Originally shot for Valkyrian Music. For Hugo. I confess I didn’t expect such a great concert by CREMATORY (even if, personally, I’d have loved to have listened to “Ist Es Wahr” and “For Love”) – … Continue reading

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HEAVENWOOD @ Casainhos Fest, 2018/09/01

HEAVENWOOD are known to change their line-up often, so that both bassist André and drummer Sinatra were on their way out after this show came as no surprise. Also, as Ernesto seems to be back in the country for good, … Continue reading

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HEAVENWOOD’s 25th anniversary @ Hard Club, 2017/12/29

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One would expect for better lights when the headliners stepped on stage, but nope – my struggle with darkness and occasional strobes went on… Celebrating 25 years of existence, but also the continuity of said existence, the “best of” setlist … Continue reading

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HEAVENWOOD @ Hard Club, 2017/10/20

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Originally posted on Valkyrian Music. HEAVENWOOD set foot on stage at nine sharp. As I’ve mentioned last time I’ve seen them (see here), EQUALEFT–Miguel Inglês occasionally assumes the singer role, whenever Ernesto Guerra can’t make it. This was one of those … Continue reading

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AMORPHIS @ Laurus Nobilis Music Famalicão, 2017/07/28

Originally posted on Valkyrian Music. When AMORPHIS last played in Portugal, it had been in celebration of “Tales From A Thousand Lakes” 20th anniversary and about a month before “Under The Red Cloud” was out, so despite such release has occurred two years … Continue reading

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20 years of HEAVENWOOD’s “Diva” @ Hard Club, 2016/12/30

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Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. HEAVENWOOD’s debut album “Diva” was released on the 27th of August in 1996. I won’t say it feels like yesterday but it certainly doesn’t feel like 20 years ago either. “They went by quickly”, to … Continue reading

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HEAVENWOOD @ Vagos Metal Fest, 2016/08/14

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Original Portuguese version at Glam Magazine. HEAVENWOOD‘s gig felt too short, not so much for the songs left out of the set but for the grip which the band took hold of the stage with. Opening with “The Arcadia Order” … Continue reading

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PARADISE LOST @ VOA Fest, 2016/08/06

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Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. PARADISE LOST made my day. Nick Holmes acknowledged the“beautiful new venue”of the fest and said how good it was to be back. And with such a rich and diverse setlist, I doubt someone didn’t feel the same … Continue reading

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HEAVENWOOD’s “Tarot Of The Bohemians” release party @ Hard Club, 2016/03/26

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Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. I’m having mixed feelings about HEAVNEWOOD’s gig. Maybe I had set my expectations too high, maybe I was still in an adrenaline rush from THE TEMPLE show, but the truth is that I felt something was … Continue reading

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