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QUEENSRYCHE‘s “Operation: Mindcrime” was released in May 1988 and it didn’t take long to be acknowledged as a masterpiece. Its sequel was far from it, but when both albums were fully performed in the 20th anniversary of the first one, … Continue reading
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Next stop in the InfrakTour was Viana do Castelo. The crowd wasn’t as massive as the day before, but the boys played as if the house was sold-out. REVOLUTION WITHIN–Raça joined Popas once again on “Ferocious Intent”, people sang along … Continue reading
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And then the time came for INFRAKTOR to officially introduce their debut “Exhaust” (review here). Funny how I’d already knew the album, and had seen them live half a dozen times before, meaning I knew what they were capable of, … Continue reading
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Originally posted on Valkyrian Music. With such foreplay, it took only the first chords of “Theme Of Antichrist” to drive the crowd to a climax which would last throughout the almost-2-hour long performance of THERION. Some highlights of their latest opera – … Continue reading
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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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New drummer Marco’s first gig with EQUALEFT! I knew they wouldn’t pick just any drummer, but it feels good to aknowledge for yourself the great choice they’ve made. 😎 In between cookies and light sabres, two new promising songs: “We Defy” … Continue reading
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Sometimes even the main room of Hard Club has some pretty shitty lights and as much as I’d like to say the grain on these pics is artistically intentional, it isn’t. Still like them though. As for IN VEIN‘s gig … Continue reading
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Back in 2013, I flew to Stockholm exclusively to attend THE END OF GRACE‘s live debut (see here). Four years later I was flying to Göteborg for another of their gigs – my 7th – but I was totally unaware … Continue reading
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Gafanha da Nazaré is singer Popas and guitarist Katito hometown, so this gig had a special meaning to INFRAKTOR. I’m sorry I couldn’t take better pics to match their performance and the fun we all had, but for those who … Continue reading
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Originally posted on Valkyrian Music. Today is the release of MOONSPELL’s so awaited “1755” (review here). Three shows were performed in advance and I attended the last one – the one when the infamous 1755 earthquake completed its 262nd anniversary. A drawing of … Continue reading
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