All posts by Filipe Gomes

Dissonant and oppressive death metal master Ulcerate will be returning to Europe for a handful of shows around Scandinavia and The Netherlands. ULCERATE Eclipse Death II Europe MMXXV Tour Dates 21.05.2025 Helsinki, FI @ On The Rocks +++ 23.05.2025 Sundsvall, SE @ Club Deströyer +++ 24.05.2025 Stockholm, SE @ Södra Teatern 26.05.2025 Oslo, NO @ [...]

The 2025 edition takes place from July 31st to August 3rd, with four days of great events at the iconic Quinta do Ega, in Vagos (Aveiro). The return to Portuguese soil of the legendary P.O.D. after 25 years is one of the highlights of this edition, alongside new additions such as Candlemass, Rhapsody of Fire, [...]

Edged Circle and ANZV announce the first single from Portuguese mystics ANZV entitled “Shamash”, which will be released on the 4th of April and available through all streaming platforms. In addition to the single, a music video will accompany this first glimpse into the new album. You can pre-save the single already now through the [...]

New bets and sound diversity In addition to the two giants and the extra day, Vagos Metal Fest reinforces its commitment to promoting emerging talents and sound diversity within the heavy music universe. New confirmations include: Haunted Gods, Methedras, Iznutri, Blax, Jamart, Stercore, and Vector Of Underground. These confirmations add to a line-up that already [...]

Cytotoxin, the German technical death metal band, has released the title track “Biographyte” from their upcoming fifth studio album, set to drop on April 11th via Blood Blast Distribution. The new single follows their previously released standalone tracks “Hope Terminator” and “Condemnesia“. “Biographyte” delves into the harrowing experiences of firefighters who collected graphite bricks on [...]

Blaze Bayley in Portugal with a special Iron Maiden set: unique date in Lisbon! Legendary official Blaze Bayley, former Iron Maiden vocalist, will perform a unique and unrepeatable show in Portugal in 2025. In a night that promises to be unforgettable for heavy metal lovers, Blaze will perform many Iron Maiden songs, as well as [...]

The progressive blackened death metal band Aoidos will release their debut album “Oizys”, scheduled for release on November 29th in partnership with the record label Nox Liberatio Records. Meanwhile, to promote the upcoming release, the bards have just released a brand new video for the re-imagination of the song “From the Surface Grate” which was [...]

In January next year, XAPADA FEST, formerly known as XXXAPADA NA TROMBA, will return to RCA Club for another grand edition. Following a highly successful first edition in January of this year, the festival announced its return for 2025 at the end of June. At that time, no bands had been revealed, but the event’s [...]

In a profound loss for the black metal and avant-garde music community, Tore Ylvisaker, the long-time keyboardist of the Norwegian band Ulver, passed away on August 16, 2024, the day he turned 54. The band announced his passing through a heartfelt message on their social media, expressing their deep sorrow: “It is with a void [...]

Leprous have shared the video for Like A Sunken Ship which you can watch in full below. “I’m taking the symphonic elements further in my solo project, it was to give space to each band member to do their thing more. So, my project will be more cinematic, with some rock elements too, and then [...]

In a significant development for the black metal community, Norwegian guitarist and songwriter Galder has announced his departure from Dimmu Borgir after nearly 25 years with the band. In a heartfelt press statement released yesterday, Galder, whose real name is Tom Rune Andersen, shared that he has played his final show with Dimmu Borgir and [...]

The wait is over! The eighth edition of Vagos Metal Fest is scheduled for August 1, 2, and 3, 2025. Prepare for an epic experience in the metal capital, Quinta do Ega. This year, the festival features an explosive line-up that promises to take fans on an intense journey. From iconic bands to emerging talents, [...]

MARLA is the stage name and persona of Tatiana Santos. With a decade of experience gracing both national and international stages and earning accolades from Luis Represas and João Gil, MARLA embodies a chaotic yet liberating expression of her true self. As both the author and composer of her music, MARLA delves into a unique [...]

Oeste Underground Fest 7: Metal and Hardcore Unite for a Good Cause On November 2, 2024, the Pavilhão Multiusos da Malveira, located in Mafra, Lisbon District, will host the seventh edition of the Oeste Underground Fest. This annual festival, renowned for its dedication to metal and hardcore, will feature an impressive lineup of bands from [...]