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GODVLAD @ Vagos Metal Fest, 2016/08/14

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Original Portuguese version at Glam Magazine. GODVLAD‘s alternative metal kicked off the festivities on the second day. Once again the promoters chose a name not much in vogue but capable of surprising, both for the peculiar sound and the striking … Continue reading

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R.A.M.P. @ Vagos Metal Fest, 2016/08/13

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Original Portuguese version at Glam Magazine. Yes, it’s true that R.A.M.P. don’t have any new releases since 2009 (“Visions”) and even the 25th anniversary compilation is already three years old; but those who know what these “kids” are capable of … Continue reading

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BETRAYING THE MARTYRS @ Vagos Metal Fest, 2016/08/13

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Original Portuguese version at Glam Magazine. The organization deserves kudos for trying to please everybody, going for a wide diversity of genres. So after the national stoner of CORREIA, the French deathcore of BETRAYING THE MARTYRS followed suit. The highly … Continue reading

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PARADISE LOST @ VOA Fest, 2016/08/06

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Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. PARADISE LOST made my day. Nick Holmes acknowledged the“beautiful new venue”of the fest and said how good it was to be back. And with such a rich and diverse setlist, I doubt someone didn’t feel the same … Continue reading

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ABBATH @ VOA Fest, 2016/08/06

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Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. It’s always hard to distinguish a solo artist from a band when the latter is named after said artist – and even so when most of the setlist is comprised of songs the artist played … Continue reading

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EQUALEFT @ VOA Fest, 2016/08/06

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Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. EQUALEFT was up next and the national underground could hardly be better represented. I can’t find the right words to express how proud I am for them and their achievements in these past years. After opening … Continue reading

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SOLDIER @ VOA Fest, 2016/08/06

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Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. In previous editions, the first band of each day was always Portuguese, so having a Spanish opening act was a first – thrashers SOLDIER did the honors. VOA is part of their “The Great Western Oligarchy tour 2016”, … Continue reading

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MOONSPELL @ Laurus Nobilis Música Famalicão, 2016/07/22

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Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. Still promoting “Extinct”, MOONSPELL’s setlist was mostly focused on it. And then on “Irreligious”, which turns 20 precisely today. Not the whole albums, no – that is reserved for a special concert in December, in Guimarães, … Continue reading

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BIZARRA LOCOMOTIVA @ Laurus Nobilis Música Famalicão, 2016/07/22

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Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. I’ve been to a fair share of BIZARRA LOCOMOTIVA gigs (the first one in 1999) but had never seen them with a bass player before – apparently the majority of their fan club was just as … Continue reading

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QUINTETO EXPLOSIVO @ Laurus Nobilis Música Famalicão, 2016/07/22

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Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. QUINTETO EXPLOSIVO is Portuguese for “explosive quintet”. If that doesn’t hint you about their goofiness, check out the Deadpool and Captain America outfits… The lyrics are also mischievous, full of offensive slang, and while some are pure … Continue reading

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