Tag Archives: Portuguese underground

R.A.M.P. @ Canecas Bar, 2014/06/07

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Pieni

This gallery contains 72 photos.

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’s “Adapt & Survive” release party @ Metalpoint, 2014/05/31

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Pieni

Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. “Adapt & Survive” was the album we were celebrating last night, but it could have well been the motto of the event. The main reason I avoid gigs at Metalpoint is safety – unless you stay … Continue reading →

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“Adapt & Survive” release party – support acts @ Metalpoint, 2014/05/31

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Pieni

Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. Equaleft invited three bands to join the party. The first one was metalcore act Forbidden To Fly. They’re currently preparing their upcoming debut album, meaning not only writing songs but also gathering the financial means … 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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TRINTA & UM @ Moita Metal Fest, 2014/03/29

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Pieni

Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. TRINTA & UM means literally thirty-one, but in Portuguese that’s more than a number. I actually don’t know the origins of the expression, but when it’s said that “you got yourself in a thirty-one”, it means that … Continue reading →

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PRIMAL ATTACK @ Moita Metal Fest, 2014/03/29

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Pieni

Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. PRIMAL ATTACK was formed in 2012 and played in last year’s edition of the fest – one of the first bands in the afternoon. They were already talking about an album, which would be released that June … Continue reading →

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VIRALATA @ Moita Metal Fest, 2014/03/29

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Pieni

Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. There are punk bands that sing about anarchy and/or against the political state of the country/continent/world. And then there are punk bands that sing about trivial stuff… like how fucking beautiful their bikes are or how … Continue reading →

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GATES OF HELL @ Moita Metal Fest, 2014/03/29

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Pieni

This gallery contains 60 photos.

Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. The dinner took longer than expected and when I got back to the venue, GATES OF HELL were already playing “Into My Destruction”. I was really pissed as I like them very much and wanted to see … Continue reading →

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MY ENCHANTMENT @ Moita Metal Fest, 2014/03/29

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Pieni

Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. The last band before the break for dinner was the dark melodic death metal act MY ENCHANTMENT, who are currently promoting their new EP “The Death Of Silence”. They have a long and somewhat successful career … Continue reading →

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EQUALEFT @ Moita Metal Fest, 2014/03/29

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Pieni

This gallery contains 75 photos.

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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