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R.A.M.P. @ Vagos Metal Fest, 2016/08/13

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Original Portuguese version at Glam Magazine. Yes, it’s true that R.A.M.P. don’t have any new releases since 2009 (“Visions”) and even the 25th anniversary compilation is already three years old; but those who know what these “kids” are capable of … Continue reading

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BETRAYING THE MARTYRS @ Vagos Metal Fest, 2016/08/13

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Original Portuguese version at Glam Magazine. The organization deserves kudos for trying to please everybody, going for a wide diversity of genres. So after the national stoner of CORREIA, the French deathcore of BETRAYING THE MARTYRS followed suit. The highly … Continue reading

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SCHAMMASCH @ VOA Fest, 2016/08/06

Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. The promo pic of SCHAMMASCH on the festival page shows us four guys in bare upper-bodies. I bet they regretted deeply not going on stage like that – 34ᵒC is “a bit” too much to wear long … Continue reading

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EQUALEFT @ VOA Fest, 2016/08/06

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Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. EQUALEFT was up next and the national underground could hardly be better represented. I can’t find the right words to express how proud I am for them and their achievements in these past years. After opening … Continue reading

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SOLDIER @ VOA Fest, 2016/08/06

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Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. In previous editions, the first band of each day was always Portuguese, so having a Spanish opening act was a first – thrashers SOLDIER did the honors. VOA is part of their “The Great Western Oligarchy tour 2016”, … Continue reading

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The Book Of Souls World Tour @ MEO Arena, 2016/07/11

I confess I didn’t listen to “The Book Of Souls”. In fact, I can’t remember the last time I’ve heard an IRON MAIDEN album upon its release. But missing a live show? No way! Opening act was THE RAVEN AGE. Yes, … Continue reading

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GOJIRA @ Hard Club, 2016/07/07

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Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. July and this was the first time this year that I’ve worked with Prime Artists. They’ve promoted several gigs lately but all in Lisbon and I haven’t had the chance to cover those almost 200 … Continue reading

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EQUALEFT @ Hard Club, 2016/07/07

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Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. There’s always some disregard for local, smaller bands, but this time almost everybody was present when EQUALEFT got on stage, at nine o’clock sharp. When GOJIRA headlined Vagos Open Air a couple of years ago, there was … Continue reading

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SOUL OF ANUBIS @ 1st anniversary BBBlast, 2016/06/04

BBBlast clothing celebrated its 1st anniversary with a small festival (obviously), and since its owner Rui “Shaq” Silva plays drums in two bands, they both were featured on the bill (also obviously). So SOUL OF ANUBIS and their prog metal … Continue reading

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IN VEIN @ Bulldozer Fest, 2016/05/27

In a thrashier vein (no pun intended) Guimarães act IN VEIN were next. Half a dozen original songs – including “S.A.T.A.N.” – plus SOULFLY‘s cover of “Porrada” kept the headbanging alive. http://www.facebook.com/invein.band.pt

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