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HEAD:STONED @ XX HardMetalFest, 2014/01/11

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Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. Somewhere between prog and thrash, Head:Stoned followed up.  They’ve been around for more than 7 years now and I believe they’ve grown quite a lot, both musical and performance-wise. The songs are more consistent, stronger, and bass player Vera is … Continue reading

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R.A.M.P. @ Hard Club, 2013/11/23

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Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. Since I’ve joined the Valkyrian Music team that I’ve been showing you how much more there is to the Portuguese metal scene than MOONSPELL. Today I give you another icon of our metal history:R.A.M.P., who have been touring … Continue reading

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DARK TRANQUILLITY @ Hard Club, 2013/11/17

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Originally shot for Backstage Forum. DARK TRANQUILLITY is that kind of band that never lets you down when it comes to live shows.  Promoting “Construct” (released in May), they played those most recent songs in the beginning… and “Uniformity” was the encore … Continue reading

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SKID ROW @ Electric Ballroom, 2013/11/05

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Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. I had seen UGLY KID JOE in 1995, when they opened for VAN HALEN and BON JOVI, but SKID ROW was a first. And since they were one of the first bands to hit the favourite list when I was a kid, it … Continue reading

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A TREE OF SIGNS @ Metalpoint, 2013/10/25

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Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. A TREE OF SIGNS have been getting some attention around here. Despite being a young band, formed in 2012, its musicians are quite experienced and talented. Plus, in a country where the main focus of … Continue reading

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BLOWSIGHT @ Rockbitch Boat, 2013/11/10

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I booked my trip aboard Rockbitch Boat because of my favorite metalcore band, THE END OF GRACE. So when later my favorite rock band confirmed their presence, it was a blissful bonus.  What can I say about BLOWSIGHT that I … Continue reading

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THE END OF GRACE @ Rockbitch Boat, 2013/11/09

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Knowing the founders Jimmy Bergman and Sulan Von Zoomlander from their previous band, I’ve been following THE END OF GRACE practically since the moment the band was born. Following and falling in love since the first time I’ve heard “Metal Mulisha”. … Continue reading

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HYPOCRISY @ Hard Club, 2013/09/30

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Original Portuguese version at Backstage Music. It’s not the first time that this happens, but I confess I didn’t expect it to happen with HYPOCRISY: the show, initially booked for Hard Club’s Room #1, was transferred to Room #2 due weak … Continue reading

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GAMMA RAY @ Vagos Open Air, 2013/08/10

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Original Portuguese version at Sound(/)Zone. For my mom  » Due a serious injury of singer Biff Byford, SAXON were forced to cancel their performance in Vagos. But one must be prepared for this kind of situation and Prime Artists immediately replaced … Continue reading

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ICED EARTH @ Vagos Open Air, 2013/08/10

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Original Portuguese version at Sound(/)Zone. » “Dystopia” is ICED EARTH‘s latest album, but it might as well be “The Dark Saga” (1996) as they played the same number of songs from both. And that’s just a statement, since listening to “Dark … Continue reading

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