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The Lurking Fear disband following the death of Tomas Lindberg

The Lurking Fear disband following the death of Tomas Lindberg

The Lurking Fear have officially disbanded after the death of vocalist Tomas “Tompa” Lindberg on September 16, 2025. Formed in 2016, the Swedish death metal group released two albums before announcing their end in an emotional statement on September 18. [...]

September 25, 2025 Filipe Gomes News Comments Off on The Lurking Fear disband following the death of Tomas Lindberg

Lacuna Coil return to Portugal with an exclusive show in Lisboa on October 17

Lacuna Coil return to Portugal with an exclusive show in Lisboa on October 17

Lacuna Coil return to Portugal for an exclusive concert at LAV – Lisboa Ao Vivo on October 17, 2025, as part of their Sleepless Empire European tour. Joined by Nonpoint, the Italian gothic metal icons promise an unforgettable night of power, melody, and dark intensity. [...]

September 22, 2025 Hugo Andrade News Comments Off on Lacuna Coil return to Portugal with an exclusive show in Lisboa on October 17

Tomas Lindberg of At The Gates dies at 52: Gothenburg Sound legend passes away

Tomas Lindberg of At The Gates dies at 52: Gothenburg Sound legend passes away

Tomas Lindberg, the iconic voice of At The Gates, has died at 52. A pioneer of the Gothenburg sound, Lindberg’s legacy lives on through the 1995 classic “Slaughter of the Soul” and the countless bands he inspired worldwide. [...]

September 16, 2025 Filipe Gomes News Comments Off on Tomas Lindberg of At The Gates dies at 52: Gothenburg Sound legend passes away

Lacuna Coil return to Portugal for an exciting concert supported by Nonpoint

Lacuna Coil return to Portugal for an exciting concert supported by Nonpoint

Lacuna Coil return to Lisbon on October 17, 2025, at LAV – Lisboa Ao Vivo, with support from American nu-metal pioneers Nonpoint, ahead of new album Sleepless Empire. [...]

September 15, 2025 Filipe Gomes News Comments Off on Lacuna Coil return to Portugal for an exciting concert supported by Nonpoint

Leprous announce long-waited return to Portugal this November for two exclusive shows

Leprous announce long-waited return to Portugal this November for two exclusive shows

Leprous return to Portugal in November 2025 for two shows in Lisbon and Porto as part of their Melodies of Atonement European Tour, joined by Gåte and Royal Sorrow. [...]

September 14, 2025 Filipe Gomes News Comments Off on Leprous announce long-waited return to Portugal this November for two exclusive shows

Report: Truckfighters, Restless Spirit and Bad Guru bring high-energy chaos to the Masquerade

Report: Truckfighters, Restless Spirit and Bad Guru bring high-energy chaos to the Masquerade

On August 30, The Masquerade hosted one of those rare nights where every band delivered. Local openers Bad Guru impressed with their eclectic alt-rock sound, Restless Spirit shook the room with their heavy grooves, and Truckfighters turned the night into a whirlwind of passion and energy. From Dango’s wild leaps into the crowd to Ozo’s [...]

September 11, 2025 Jennifer Turpin Concerts, Reports Comments Off on Report: Truckfighters, Restless Spirit and Bad Guru bring high-energy chaos to the Masquerade

Parkway Drive celebrate 20 Years with a massive Show in Lisbon

Parkway Drive celebrate 20 Years with a massive Show in Lisbon

Parkway Drive return to Lisbon on October 30, 2025, celebrating 20 years of metal mastery with their most ambitious show yet, joined by Thy Art Is Murder and The Amity Affliction. [...]

September 10, 2025 Filipe Gomes News Comments Off on Parkway Drive celebrate 20 Years with a massive Show in Lisbon

Moonspell announce symphonic live album Opus Diabolicum, out this Halloween

Moonspell announce symphonic live album Opus Diabolicum, out this Halloween

MOONSPELL announce Opus Diabolicum, a monumental live recording with the Orquestra Sinfonietta de Lisboa, set for release on Halloween 2025 — alongside a special concert with Dark Tranquillity at LAV. [...]

September 9, 2025 Filipe Gomes News Comments Off on Moonspell announce symphonic live album Opus Diabolicum, out this Halloween

Vagos Metal Fest 2026 announce In Flames, Godsmack, Heaven Shall Burn, Deicide, Combichrist and Holocausto Canibal

Vagos Metal Fest 2026 announce In Flames, Godsmack, Heaven Shall Burn, Deicide, Combichrist and Holocausto Canibal

Vagos Metal Fest 2026 returns to Quinta do Ega from August 7–9 with an explosive lineup including Godsmack, In Flames, Heaven Shall Burn, and Deicide. [...]

September 2, 2025 Filipe Gomes News Comments Off on Vagos Metal Fest 2026 announce In Flames, Godsmack, Heaven Shall Burn, Deicide, Combichrist and Holocausto Canibal

Preview: Truckfighters live at the Masquerade, Atlanta

Preview: Truckfighters live at the Masquerade, Atlanta

Ready to discover your new favorite live band? Truckfighters bring their fuzzed-out, high-octane desert rock to the Masquerade Atlanta on August 30, 2025. Dive into the vibe and join the ride. [...]

August 29, 2025 Jennifer Turpin Previews Comments Off on Preview: Truckfighters live at the Masquerade, Atlanta

Report: Volbeat, Halestorm & The Ghost Inside deliver an unforgettable night in Atlanta

Report: Volbeat, Halestorm & The Ghost Inside deliver an unforgettable night in Atlanta

Volbeat, Halestorm, and The Ghost Inside lit up the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Atlanta with a high-energy night of rock, emotion, and unforgettable moments. [...]

August 24, 2025 Jennifer Turpin Concerts, Reports Comments Off on Report: Volbeat, Halestorm & The Ghost Inside deliver an unforgettable night in Atlanta

Nevermore to Reunite for Wacken Open Air 2026

Nevermore to Reunite for Wacken Open Air 2026

Seattle’s iconic metal band Nevermore will make a long-awaited return at Wacken Open Air 2026. Led by guitarist Jeff Loomis and drummer Van Williams, the reformed lineup follows a global audition process and marks the group’s first official appearance in over a decade. [...]

August 11, 2025 Filipe Gomes News Comments Off on Nevermore to Reunite for Wacken Open Air 2026

Preview: Volbeat + Halestorm + The Ghost Inside @ Atlanta

Preview: Volbeat + Halestorm + The Ghost Inside @ Atlanta

Volbeat, Halestorm & The Ghost Inside Bring Thunder to Atlanta This August Get ready, Atlanta—Volbeat, Halestorm, and The Ghost Inside are joining forces for one of the loudest, hardest-hitting tours of the summer, and it’s all going down on Sunday, August 3rd at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre. This triple bill brings together a mix of melody, [...]

August 1, 2025 Jennifer Turpin Previews Comments Off on Preview: Volbeat + Halestorm + The Ghost Inside @ Atlanta

Countdown to Chaos: Vagos Metal Fest 2025 Preview

Countdown to Chaos: Vagos Metal Fest 2025 Preview

The Vagos Metal Fest 2025 returns to Quinta do Ega for four days of pure chaos and distortion. Check out the full lineup, dates, transport, camping, and all essential info before the gates open. [...]

July 23, 2025 Filipe Gomes Previews Comments Off on Countdown to Chaos: Vagos Metal Fest 2025 Preview