Gothic metal masters Poisonblack, which split up in 2015, surprised their fans around the world with a tour of Finland in September/October 2023. This year marked the 20th anniversary of their first album “Escapexstacy,” and they celebrated this by bringing back their original singer, J-P Leppäluoto, and performing the whole album live. The tour dates [...]
November 20, 2023
Elsa Marques
Concerts
On September 23rd, metal lovers gathered once again in Penafiel, for the seventh edition of River Stone Fest! It was just after 4:25 pm when Blind The Eye arrived, to present us with their Melodic Death Metal and promote their second album “The Lion Of Lions”, released in September 2022. This band was born in [...]
October 30, 2023
Rui Pereira
Festivals, Reports
The Swedish band Soen, led by Martin Lopez returned to shows accompanied by Molybaron and Terra on the Memorial Tour 2023 which stopped in Portugal on the 4th and 5th of October, in Porto – Hard Club and Lisbon – LAV, respectively. The night began with a well-filled venue with the sound of the Italians [...]
October 29, 2023
Rui Pereira
Concerts, Reports
Ensiferum joins Pain for a European tour with a stop in Portugal. After a wait of 6 years, the Swedish band led by legendary guitarist and producer Peter Tägtgren joins the much-loved Power Metal Finns Ensiferum for a European tour entitled “I Am Tour 2023” which also features luxury guests, the Swedish Eleine and the [...]
October 13, 2023
Filipe Gomes
Previews
The legendary ABBATH is ready for the road once again. The founding vocalist of Immortal will visit some European cities on the upcoming Dread Reaver European tour, which includes Lisbon and Porto! First, the historic Toxic Holocaust, who haven’t visited Europe for some time, take the stage. Joel Grind’s band promises 2 devastating performances that no one can miss. [...]
October 2, 2023
Filipe Gomes
News
The provocative, imperious and engaging Swedish-based metal group SOEN are set to hit the roads again this autumn across Europe and the UK. Promoting their new album “Memorial”, the swedes will be supported by Molybaron and Terra. MOLYBARON, an Irish/French collective, brings a breath of fresh air in terms of heavy sounds, while opening the [...]
October 2, 2023
Filipe Gomes
Previews
It was on September 2nd that Bajonca – Associação Cultural e Recreativa presented us with the first edition of the Bajonca Rock Fest. The day began in Valadares, São Pedro do Sul, with threatening rain and a strong approaching thunderstorm could be heard in the distance. Fortunately, shortly after 4 pm, the weather calmed down [...]
September 18, 2023
Rui Pereira
Festivals, Reports
Once again the small town of Pindelo dos Milagres will be the central place to live the heavy metal spirit! Below is all the information you need to know to attend the Milagre Metaleiro fest 2023! https://youtu.be/ngVu2fljriE :: BANDS & SCHEDULES :: Day 1 Aug 25 Day 2 Aug 26 Day 3 Aug 27 01:35 [...]
August 23, 2023
Filipe Gomes
Previews
2023 marked the return of the Vagos Metal Fest after a line-up as powerful as that of 2022. This year proved to be more eclectic with the inclusion of bands such as Ugly Kid Joe”, which showed the organisation’s courage in its bid to reach wider audiences. Dragon’s Kiss opened the Vagos Metal Fest 2023. [...]
August 23, 2023
Filipe Gomes
Festivals, Reports
The new album, Distortions, by Halifax-based doomsters Godthrymm is officially out tomorrow through Profound Lore Records, but you can stream it in its entirety via the YouTube player below. 1. As Titans (00:00) 2. Devils (11:28) 3. Echoes (18:16) 4. Obsess and Regress (26:50) 5. Unseen Unheard (34:08) 6. Follow Me (40:57) 7. Pictures Remain [...]
August 17, 2023
Filipe Gomes
News
The Milagre Metaleiro festival organizers have announced that the daily tickets for the 25th & 26th are already sold out at BOL and at physical points of sale. The latest available can be purchased at www.masqueticket.com. For the 27th they are in almost the same situation. 3-day passes are still available at €40.00 and on [...]
August 16, 2023
Filipe Gomes
News
Amplifest releases lineup and daily tickets Taking place between the 22nd and 24th of September, Amplifest announced the lineup for the weekend, releasing a limited number of daily tickets. The price of day tickets is 69 euros and they can be purchased online at https://amplificasom.seetickets.com/ . AMPLIFEST DAILY RUNNING ORDER SEPTEMBER 23 AMENRA ASHENSPIRE BIG|BRAVE [...]
August 11, 2023
Filipe Gomes
News
Once again the quiet town of Vagos will be the central place to live the heavy metal spirit! Below is all the information you need to know to attend the Vagos Metal Fest 2023! :: BANDS & SCHEDULES :: :: TICKETS :: 95.00€ – 3 DAY 45.00€ – 1 DAY Tickets available at www.vagosmetalfest.com/bilhetes/ :: [...]
July 28, 2023
Filipe Gomes
Previews
Seven years after their last tour, PAIN, led by the legendary Peter Tägtgren, are returning to the road with the I AM Tour. The tour includes seventeen countries, and among them is Portugal. The concert will take place on the 18th of October at the Hard Club in Porto, and the following day, the 19th [...]
July 6, 2023
Filipe Gomes
News