Tourniquet - Onward to Freedom

"Apart from the message and the entire story around this conceptual album it’s irrefutable the quality of the compositions. Again, Ted and company bring us high quality arrangements combined with high-end performers that make this project even better, taking it to the next level in terms of musical contribution." Read more »

NekKralai-Kliudziau

"Finally stability reigned and the three became very active creating new stuff with resulted in the self-financed EP “Kliudžiau” (Strikes). I must admit it was the first time I’ve heard these two genres combined and I must confess I enjoyed very much. Nothing too fancy, just straight Rock tunes with that Black aura and clean hoarse voice, capable of delivering the right amount of groove to keep it levered, not pending too much for either side. Putting it simple, good shit!" Read more »

Frost Legion - Death of Mankind

"Spitting furious black metal all around, Sadistik Desekrator starts a rampage of blasphemy growling sided by NecroDeathMortum conducting the strings of destruction with technical precision. Following we find War Faust and his chains of pain; although heavy and somewhat hard to manage at full speed he proves otherwise with swiftness and agility, never falling behind. Finally, what’s an army without its war drums? Changing from thunderous blast beats to more compassed tunes Tormentor leads the speed of hellish assault." Read more »

Azarok - Origo

"With six tracks and duration of 53 minutes “Origo” combines well Black and Folk. Instead of focusing in the speed guitars and furious drums it is better balanced, mainly raw and direct yet not simpler. Even if some passages might seem a little repetitive the way he combines the calm that emanates from traditional instruments with the fury of the electric guitar and growling voice gives the album a sense of epic journey. It’s almost like an analogy for life, with ups and downs while we travel among the living… it could easily be one of those single track album." Read more »

Wayne Hussey + Mauro Passos @ Plano B

"Wayne Hussey (Sisters of Mercy, Mission) returned to Portugal for two semi-acoustic concerts included in the tour he’s been doing to promote his new solo album, “Songs of candlelight and razorblades”. I was lucky enough to be at Plano B (Oporto) to enjoy some great songs played by one of the most iconic and talented musicians of the British Goth/Rock scene." Read more »

Mantra Projekt + Black House of Wolves + Blame Zeus @ Hard Club

"Os portuenses Blame Zeus finalmente apresentaram em concerto o seu primeiro registo, “Identity”. O local escolhido foi a Sala 2 do Hard Club e contaram com a colaboração das bandas Mantra Projekt e Black House of Wolves... Se dúvidas ainda houvesse, acho que este evento foi a prova de alguns pontos: . É possível criar eventos com bandas de estilos díspares e acessíveis à maioria das bolsas . O Rock portuense está vivo e recomenda-se " Read more »

Enterviewing Summoned Tide

"Hello fellow readers, these past days I’ve been talking to a great band from Sweden, called Summoned Tide. For those of you who haven’t heard of them they play an epic rock/metal, kind of a NWOBHM more refined. Well, I hope you enjoy reading this interview but, more important, that you enjoy their music which is very good." Read more »