Portuguese brutal death metal band Analepsy have announced David Bento as their new vocalist. After months of working together behind the scenes, the band officially welcomes Bento to its ranks, unveiling the 2026 line-up and marking the beginning of a new chapter.

Seven years after their previous release, Sunn O))) returned with an overwhelming live performance at the Fundação Serralves. Surrounded by dense fog and crushing low frequencies, Stephen O'Malley and Greg Anderson transformed the venue into an unforgettable immersive experience.

Portuguese gothic metal pioneers Heavenwood return to the stage this September at Coliseu Box for a special performance celebrating their career and presenting the conclusion of The Tarot of the Bohemians album cycle.

Suffocation return to Portugal on 23 October 2026 at Music Station, joined by Ingested, Undeath and Eternal in a concert promoted by Illegal Productions.

American black metal act Hulder finally made its long-awaited Portuguese debut at RCA Club, supported by Gandur, in an evening that combined ritualistic atmosphere, uncompromising performances and memorable musicianship.

Playboy Manbaby left no stone unturned at the Drunken Unicorn in Atlanta, supported by Small and Spaceman Bob.

Reaper Agency UK launches Tynebound with Moonlight Sorcery, Inferno, Conifère and more, bringing a carefully curated black metal weekend to Anarchy Brew Co.

Fortress Festival has unveiled the first wave of artists for 2027 edition, with Emperor leading the fifth anniversary alongside Yellow Eyes, Tardigrada, Gris, Miserere Luminis and Gràb.

Motorrock Classic Fest returns on 28-30 of August 2026 with a diverse line-up featuring Lucifer, Leo Jiménez, Muro, Ktulu and more, combining free live music with classic vehicle culture in Zamora.

The final day of Wave Gotik Treffen 2026 featured Moonspell, Patty Gurdy and Vogelfrey, bringing the four-day celebration of gothic and alternative music to a close.