We have all surely come across many “come to Brazil” comments while scrolling social media. All bands, no matter the style, no matter the size, have at least one hopeful Brazilian fan clamoring for their arrival into the “país do futebol”. What is all the hype about, though? Bands like Sepultura, Angra, Krisiun and Ratos … Continue reading Gig Review: Eminence – SESC Belenzinho, São Paulo (30th May 2025)
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Gig Review: Papangu – Burning House, São Paulo (6th June 2025)
What do you get when you mix the traditional sounds of the Brazilian northeast with a heavy dose of King Crimson-esque prog rock and sprinkle in some metal reminiscent of early Opeth? You get Papangu, one of the most interesting and promising acts to come out of a country already known for exporting unique heavy … Continue reading Gig Review: Papangu – Burning House, São Paulo (6th June 2025)
Daniel Interviews… Poison the Preacher
When you think of metal in Latin America, you probably think of countries like Brazil with bands like Sepultura, or maybe Pentagram over in Chile or even Rata Blanca in Argentina, Cultura Tres in Venezuela. Colombia on the other hand, seems to be far down the list of countries that'd tradionally export metal - the … Continue reading Daniel Interviews… Poison the Preacher
Eminence brings Dark Echoes tour to São Paulo after EU run – new material on the way
Formed in the state of Minas Gerais back in 1995, Eminence has gained recognition for nearly 30 years, both in Brazil and abroad, performing in countries such as Colombia, New Zealand, the United States, Japan, Suriname, Mexico, China, and across Europe. With a sound that transits between groove metal and deathcore, bringing in some modern … Continue reading Eminence brings Dark Echoes tour to São Paulo after EU run – new material on the way
Brazilians Inferno Nuclear drop self-titled single
With provocative lyrics and a scathing critique of the human condition, power, and violence, the single "Inferno Nuclear", which will be part of the second album by the Pará-based thrash metal band, has also received a lyric video. Wellington Freitas (vocals), Leonardo Garcia (guitar), Leandro Kronnos (bass), and Marcos Luz (drums), now based in São … Continue reading Brazilians Inferno Nuclear drop self-titled single
Classic Cover: Guilherme Hirose – “Smoking Snakes” (original by Sabaton)
Brazilian singer and songwriter Guilherme Hirose recently released his new version of single “Smoking Snakes”, a powerful reinterpretation of the original song by the Swedish band Sabaton, ahead of their headlining gig at Brazil's Bangers Open Air. This release, featuring the collaboration of the Smoking Snakes Symphony Project, promises to move listeners with its unique … Continue reading Classic Cover: Guilherme Hirose – “Smoking Snakes” (original by Sabaton)