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New bets and sound diversity In addition to the two giants and the extra day, Vagos Metal Fest reinforces its commitment to promoting emerging talents and sound diversity within the heavy music universe. New confirmations include: Haunted Gods, Methedras, Iznutri, Blax, Jamart, Stercore, and Vector Of Underground. These confirmations add to a line-up that already [...]

Cytotoxin, the German technical death metal band, has released the title track “Biographyte” from their upcoming fifth studio album, set to drop on April 11th via Blood Blast Distribution. The new single follows their previously released standalone tracks “Hope Terminator” and “Condemnesia“. “Biographyte” delves into the harrowing experiences of firefighters who collected graphite bricks on [...]

Blaze Bayley in Portugal with a special Iron Maiden set: unique date in Lisbon! Legendary official Blaze Bayley, former Iron Maiden vocalist, will perform a unique and unrepeatable show in Portugal in 2025. In a night that promises to be unforgettable for heavy metal lovers, Blaze will perform many Iron Maiden songs, as well as [...]

The Big Rock Show Tour 2025 The legendary Geoff Tate, ex-vocalist of the iconic Queensrÿche, is returning to Portugal for an unmissable show at RCA Club in Lisbon on March 10th, 2025, at 8 PM. This tour promises a journey through the great classics that marked Geoff Tate’s career, including the hits of Queensrÿche. Prepare [...]

Prepare for a strong comeback! This year’s Good Friday, experience the rebirth of metal at Ressurreição do Metal 2025! Pindelo dos Milagres – São Pedro do Sul will once more host an exhilarating evening where intense energy and love for heavy music reign supreme. This year’s roster showcases groups that embody the spirit of contemporary [...]

The progressive blackened death metal band Aoidos will release their debut album “Oizys”, scheduled for release on November 29th in partnership with the record label Nox Liberatio Records. Meanwhile, to promote the upcoming release, the bards have just released a brand new video for the re-imagination of the song “From the Surface Grate” which was [...]

In January next year, XAPADA FEST, formerly known as XXXAPADA NA TROMBA, will return to RCA Club for another grand edition. Following a highly successful first edition in January of this year, the festival announced its return for 2025 at the end of June. At that time, no bands had been revealed, but the event’s [...]

In a profound loss for the black metal and avant-garde music community, Tore Ylvisaker, the long-time keyboardist of the Norwegian band Ulver, passed away on August 16, 2024, the day he turned 54. The band announced his passing through a heartfelt message on their social media, expressing their deep sorrow: “It is with a void [...]

In a significant development for the black metal community, Norwegian guitarist and songwriter Galder has announced his departure from Dimmu Borgir after nearly 25 years with the band. In a heartfelt press statement released yesterday, Galder, whose real name is Tom Rune Andersen, shared that he has played his final show with Dimmu Borgir and [...]

The wait is over! The eighth edition of Vagos Metal Fest is scheduled for August 1, 2, and 3, 2025. Prepare for an epic experience in the metal capital, Quinta do Ega. This year, the festival features an explosive line-up that promises to take fans on an intense journey. From iconic bands to emerging talents, [...]

MARLA is the stage name and persona of Tatiana Santos. With a decade of experience gracing both national and international stages and earning accolades from Luis Represas and João Gil, MARLA embodies a chaotic yet liberating expression of her true self. As both the author and composer of her music, MARLA delves into a unique [...]

Oeste Underground Fest 7: Metal and Hardcore Unite for a Good Cause On November 2, 2024, the Pavilhão Multiusos da Malveira, located in Mafra, Lisbon District, will host the seventh edition of the Oeste Underground Fest. This annual festival, renowned for its dedication to metal and hardcore, will feature an impressive lineup of bands from [...]

Milagre Metaleiro Open Air 2024: An Unmissable Festival in São Pedro do Sul The Milagre Metaleiro Open Air, one of Portugal’s most anticipated metal music festivals, is set to return to São Pedro do Sul for another electrifying edition. Scheduled for August 23-25, 2024, the festival promises to deliver a stellar lineup that will not [...]

ROTTING CHRIST, who were originally set to perform at the festival taking place from August 23rd to 25th in Pindelo dos Milagres, São Pedro do Sul, have rescheduled their appearance to the 2025 edition. In a brief statement, the festival’s organizers communicated the change: Due to unforeseen circumstances, Rotting Christ has been rescheduled for 2025. [...]