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INFRAKTOR @ Fora de Rebanho, 2017/09/02

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It seems that I’ve seen ECHIDNA‘s first show, back in 2005, or at least one off the first batch of shows. I was amazed at how they stormed that small stage – the brainstorm one at the original Hard Club … Continue reading

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HAMMERFALL @ Vagos Metal Fest, 2017/08/13

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Original Portuguese version on Glam Magazine. As WHITECHAPEL anticipated their exit, HAMMERFALL did the same with their entrance and “Hector’s Hymn” echoed around 22:30. The Swedes’ debut album “Glory To The Brave” celebrates its 20th anniversary this year but unlike some … Continue reading

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HAVOK @ Vagos Metal Fest 2017/08/13

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Original Portuguese version on Glam Magazine. It was HAVOK, though, who brought the expression “break everything  up” to life. For many, this was the best concert of the festival, but given the diversity of genres, let’s just say that this was … Continue reading

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MISS LAVA @ Vagos Metal Fest, 2017/08/13

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Original Portuguese version on Glam Magazine. MISS LAVA caused quite the fuss as well, as their stoner rock highlights pretty much the “rock” part. “Sonic Debris” is already their third album and it served both as the start up – “The … Continue reading

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REAKTION @ Vagos Metal Fest, 2017/08/13

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Original Portuguese version on Glam Magazine. The last day of the fest began with REAKTION‘s thrash. Even less people at that hour – three days of festival were weighing on – but in sufficient numbers to welcome the Spanish with open … Continue reading

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POWERWOLF @ Vagos Metal Fest, 2017/08/12

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Original Portuguese version on Glam Magazine. When POWERWOLF first played in Portugal (2005, as support act to GAMMA RAY), few people – or none – knew who they were. A lot has changed in these past 12 years, but even … Continue reading

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SOULFLY @ Vagos Metal Fest, 2017/08/12

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Original Portuguese version on Glam Magazine. Compared to what came next, though, those circles were child’s play; the level of adrenaline rose up several grams and its effect was much more violent, even if not necessarily aggressive. Of course there’s always … Continue reading

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PRIMORDIAL @ Vagos Metal Fest, 2017/08/12

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Original Portuguese version on Glam Magazine. There are bands whose somber nature doesn’t fit in open-air festivals, especially if they play in daylight, but PRIMORDIAL‘s excellence is felt in any environment. Very dear to the Portuguese crowd, they were among the … Continue reading

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METAL CHURCH @ Vagos Metal Fest, 2017/08/12

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Original Portuguese version on Glam Magazine. And having used the term “more traditional metalheads”, they were the ones who enjoyed the most the following gig – METAL CHURCH. The most veteran band of this year’s edition of the festival brought to … Continue reading

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HILLS HAVE EYES @ Vagos Metal Fest, 2017/08/12

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Original Portuguese version on Glam Magazine. Just as intense was the performance of Setúbal boys HILS HAVE EYES. The “more traditional metalheads” still have some doubts about metalcore and singer Fábio Batista confessed the band was told that “the crowd … Continue reading

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