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Linda Martini “Liga de Clubes” club tour starts in a few days, don’t miss it

Linda Martini “Liga de Clubes” club tour starts in a few days, don’t miss it

Linda Martini begin their “Liga de Clubes” tour on 28 January 2026, returning to intimate venues across Portugal for ten dates that mark a shift away from large theatres and festivals. [...]

January 23, 2026 Filipe Gomes Previews Comments Off on Linda Martini “Liga de Clubes” club tour starts in a few days, don’t miss it

Slax Metal Fest 2026 – Total Devastation in Lisbon

Slax Metal Fest 2026 – Total Devastation in Lisbon

SLAX Metal Fest 2026 takes place on 7 February at RCA Club, Lisbon, bringing together eight Portuguese thrash and death metal bands for a full day dedicated to national heavy music. [...]

January 22, 2026 The Black Planet News Comments Off on Slax Metal Fest 2026 – Total Devastation in Lisbon

Mayhem lead Death Over Europe 2026 in Lisbon

Mayhem lead Death Over Europe 2026 in Lisbon

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 [...]

January 17, 2026 The Black Planet News Comments Off on Mayhem lead Death Over Europe 2026 in Lisbon

Epica and Amaranthe together for an epic night in Lisbon with the Arcane Dimensions Tour

Epica and Amaranthe together for an epic night in Lisbon with the Arcane Dimensions Tour

Epica return to Lisbon on 1 February 2026 with the Arcane Dimensions Tour, unveiling Aspiral and a renewed live production at Coliseu dos Recreios. [...]

January 14, 2026 Filipe Gomes Previews Comments Off on Epica and Amaranthe together for an epic night in Lisbon with the Arcane Dimensions Tour

Tarja Turunen & Marko Hietala reunite in Lisbon

Tarja Turunen & Marko Hietala reunite in Lisbon

Tarja Turunen and Marko Hietala return to the same stage on 29 January 2026 in Lisbon, marking a rare reunion between two iconic voices of symphonic metal. [...]

January 14, 2026 The Black Planet Previews Comments Off on Tarja Turunen & Marko Hietala reunite in Lisbon

D-A-D & The 69 Eyes in Portugal: a preview

D-A-D & The 69 Eyes in Portugal: a preview

D-A-D and The 69 Eyes will perform together in Portugal for the first time, with two co-headlining shows scheduled for Porto and Lisbon in January 2026. [...]

January 10, 2026 The Black Planet Previews Comments Off on D-A-D & The 69 Eyes in Portugal: a preview

Jessica Falchi explores progressive influences on new single “Sunflare”

Jessica Falchi explores progressive influences on new single “Sunflare”

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

January 5, 2026 The Black Planet News Comments Off on Jessica Falchi explores progressive influences on new single “Sunflare”

Linda Martini announce club tour for early 2026

Linda Martini announce club tour for early 2026

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. [...]

January 5, 2026 The Black Planet News Comments Off on Linda Martini announce club tour for early 2026

Secret Chord returns to Porto for exclusive performance of “Echoes of Existence”

Secret Chord returns to Porto for exclusive performance of “Echoes of Existence”

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

January 5, 2026 The Black Planet News Comments Off on Secret Chord returns to Porto for exclusive performance of “Echoes of Existence”

Xapada Fest 2026: Lisbon is not prepared for two days of extreme music at RCA Club

Xapada Fest 2026: Lisbon is not prepared for two days of extreme music at RCA Club

Xapada Fest 2026 hits Lisbon’s RCA Club with 20 bands from grindcore, death, and brutal death metal, promising two nights of uncompromising extreme music. [...]

January 5, 2026 The Black Planet Previews Comments Off on Xapada Fest 2026: Lisbon is not prepared for two days of extreme music at RCA Club

Doomed Fest returns to Viseu for its seventh edition

Doomed Fest returns to Viseu for its seventh edition

Doomed Fest returns to Viseu on 7 February 2026 for its seventh edition, presenting six national and international bands across doom, death and sludge metal at Fora de Rebanho. [...]

January 5, 2026 The Black Planet Previews Comments Off on Doomed Fest returns to Viseu for its seventh edition

Mangualde Hardmetalfest marks its 31st edition this January 10

Mangualde Hardmetalfest marks its 31st edition this January 10

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. [...]

January 4, 2026 The Black Planet News Comments Off on Mangualde Hardmetalfest marks its 31st edition this January 10

Wave Gotik Treffen 2026 announce the first batch of bands

Wave Gotik Treffen 2026 announce the first batch of bands

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. [...]

December 30, 2025 João Osório News Comments Off on Wave Gotik Treffen 2026 announce the first batch of bands

EvilLive Festival 2026 announces first acts and return to MEO Arena

EvilLive Festival 2026 announces first acts and return to MEO Arena

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. [...]

December 23, 2025 The Black Planet News Comments Off on EvilLive Festival 2026 announces first acts and return to MEO Arena