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MINDSHIFT @ Stockholm Copperfields, 2015/04/11

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Even though they were formed in 2003/2004, I only took notice of MINDSHIFT about ten years later, when singer Mao and drummer Fabbe joined in. I knew them from another band they shared, BLOWSIGHT, and given the rock nature of the … Continue reading

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SKITARG @ Sticky Fingers, 2015/04/10

Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. Clown metal is a big thing in Sweden, at least when it comes down to SKITARG. The house had been crowded for both supporting acts, but for SKITARG it was fully packed, leaving no doubt that they lived … Continue reading

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MOONSPELL’s “Extinct”

Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. I’ve never liked labelling MOONSPELL as gothic metal as I’ve always felt they were much more than that. Until now. Well, actually, until “Omega White”, but since its counterpart “Alpha Noir” had that much-more in it, I … Continue reading

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R.A.M.P. @ Canecas Bar, 2014/12/13

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R.A.M.P. proved that it was possible to tour across their homecountry Portugal and have support bands of such different subgenres from their own. It’s the passion for rock/metal in general that matters, my friends, and that night at Canecas – the … Continue reading

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GOJIRA @ Vagos Open Air, 2014/08/10

Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. However, this was GOJIRA’s night. I believe the Portuguese fans have been asking for the French band since the very first Vagos edition. As for them, they claimed they’d been expecting to play in Portugal … Continue reading

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Revisited: EQUALEFT’s “…The Truth Vnravels” [EP]

Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. Portugal’s underground scene is mostly about thrash, death, hardcore: the “noisier” the better. So it’s really refreshing listening to something like EQUALEFT: “metal full of groove, power and melody”, to quote the band itself. To … Continue reading

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Revisited: KREATOR’s “Phantom Antichrist”

Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. Even though “Mars Mantra” may strike you as a classic heavy metal introductory track, believe me – this album is thrash metal all over. Not pure thrash metal, as Kreator have realized long ago that … Continue reading

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ANY GIVEN DAY @ Zakk, 2014/07/18

Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. Gelsenkirchen act Any Given Day took care of the first 45 minutes of the night. Even though I hadn’t had the time to check them out properly – in fact, I just saw the video … Continue reading

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R.A.M.P. @ Canecas Bar, 2014/06/07

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This gig was still part of the tour I’ve attended late last year (see here), but you know me – when the show’s good, there’s no such thing as “seen-it-too-many-times-already”.  Plus, while Hard Club is that glorious big-shot venue, Canecas … Continue reading

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EQUALEFT @ Moita Metal Fest, 2014/03/29

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Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. EQUALEFT also got a deal with Raising Legends for their upcoming debut album “Adapt & Survive”. The release is scheduled for 31st May, so they thought it was about time to play some new tunes: “New … Continue reading

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