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KREATOR @ Vagos Open Air, 2014/08/08

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Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. Okay, it’s true that a KREATOR gig is always a KREATOR gig, and even when they’re bad, they’re still pretty good. But sometimes they’re REALLY awesome – like this time! From “Mars Mantra / Phantom Antichrist” to “Flag … Continue reading

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SYLOSIS @ Vagos Open Air, 2014/08/08

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Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. It was the first time SYLOSIS were playing in Portugal (after pulling out of the Epic Industrialist Tour, in 2012) and Josh Middleton admitted they weren’t expecting such a reception. The crowd was happy to finally … Continue reading

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GATES OF HELL @ Vagos Open Air, 2014/08/08

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Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. GATES OF HELL must feel proud, and not just for kicking the festival off: it’s not easy for an underground band to gather so many people on a hot Friday, at 5 o’clock in the afternoon, … 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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Revisited: SYLOSIS’ “Monolith”

Original Portuguese version in Heaven Is Not Too Far. There are bands who suffer from “the hard third album syndrome”. And then there are bands who, by the contrary, release their best work (to date) on the third strike – … 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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