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February 14, 2026, promises to be anything but romantic at LAV – Lisboa Ao Vivo. The Portuguese capital will host one of the darkest and most devastating nights of the coming year with the arrival of the “Death Over Europe 2026” tour, headlined by legendary Mayhem, alongside Swedish extremists Marduk and American death metal icons [...]

Brazilian guitarist Jéssica Falchi unveils “Sunflare”, a progressive-influenced instrumental single that highlights melodic guitar textures ahead of her forthcoming EP. [...]

Linda Martini return to small venues with a 10-date Portuguese club tour in early 2026, performing across the country under their “Liga de Clubes” concept. [...]

Secret Chord play Porto’s Auditório CCOP on 21 February 2026, presenting "Echoes of Existence" with supporting acts Ashes in the Ocean and Aeleen. [...]

The Mangualde Hardmetalfest returns on 10 January 2026 for its 31st edition, bringing together international and Portuguese metal acts for a full day of live performances in Mangualde. [...]

Tarja Turunen and Marko Hietala reunite on stage in Lisbon for a unique symphonic metal concert at Coliseu dos Recreios on 29 January 2026. [...]

Since the beginning of November, many band names have been released to the public, bands that will be performing during those days in numerous venues scattered throughout Leipzig. So far, 96 bands/projects have been confirmed, including some big names from the gothic and electronic music scenes. [...]

Evil Live Festival 2026 returns as an indoor one-day event at MEO Arena on July 5 with Marilyn Manson, Mastodon, The Gathering and Imminence among first confirmed acts. [...]

John “Jontho” Bratland, founding member and vocalist of Norwegian black metal band Ragnarok, has died at 48, leaving a lasting mark on the extreme metal underground. [...]

Epica and Amaranthe unite for the Arcane Dimensions Tour, bringing symphonic grandeur and modern metal to Lisbon’s Coliseu dos Recreios on 1 February 2026. [...]

D-A-D and The 69 Eyes join forces for two exclusive Portuguese shows in January 2026, bringing the Cowpunks And Glampires Tour to Porto and Lisbon. [...]

SonicBlast Fest announces initial lineup of 22 acts for its festival at Praia da Duna dos Caldeirões. [...]

Be Prog! My Friend 2026 returns this September with a strong progressive rock and metal lineup, maintaining its intimate, curated festival format. [...]

Milagre Metaleiro confirms Assembleia do Metal 2025 for 27 December, presenting six bands in Pindelo dos Milagres with tiered ticket prices and the hallmark rural-festival atmosphere. [...]