The video was filmed at IF Performance Hall Beşiktaş on April 1 and combines soundboard audio with footage recorded by the band’s crew and audience members.

The performance marked the live debut of the band’s current lineup, which includes founding members Jeff Loomis and Van Williams, alongside new members Jack Cattoi (guitar), Semir Özerkan (bass) and Berzan Önen (vocals).

Nevermore in Istanbul | Photo by Cüneyt Özer @cumendes

According to Jeff Loomis, the band undertook an audition process to select the new members and did not seek to replicate late vocalist Warrel Dane’s style, who died in 2017. He said the aim was to maintain the band’s core sound while allowing new members to contribute creatively.

The band said the Istanbul concert was well received by the audience and that it plans to continue live performances, including upcoming shows in South America.

Nevermore are also working on new material following a signing with Reigning Phoenix Music. The band said it plans to focus on writing and recording over the coming months, with the goal of releasing new material in 2027, potentially including a single in early 2027.

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The announcement finalises the structure of what is set to be a dense programme of extreme metal performances, distributed across multiple days and stages, and featuring a wide selection of international and Portuguese underground acts.

Among the notable adjustments to the previously announced lineup are the inclusion of Aluk Todolo and Burnt To Death, who replace earlier scheduled appearances of Bölzer and Visceral. These changes affect the Friday and Thursday programming, respectively, without altering the overall structure of the festival bill.

SWR Barroselas Metalfest 26 (click to enlarge)

Daily Schedule

Wednesday, April 29 (21:00–05:00)
Vectis, Vürmo, Morto, Caos Ritual

Thursday, April 30 (16:00–05:00)
Revenge, Primitive Man, Vastum, Gruesome, Invunche, Indian Nightmare, Venefixion, Balmog, Anzv, Burnt To Death, Deathgeist

Friday, May 1 (16:00–05:00)
Exhumed, Pentacle, Aluk Todolo, -16-, Caustic Wound, Darvaza, Century, Raptore, Works of the Flesh, Pestifer, Lord of Confusion, Ventr

Saturday, May 2 (16:00–05:00)
Beherit, Bulldozer, Mortiferum, Thy Light, Massgrav, Genocide, Aversio Humanitatis, The Ominous Circle, Gravekvlt, Obstruktion, Undersave, Vizir

SWR Barroselas Metalfest 2026

About SWR Barroselas Metalfest

The structure of the festival continues to reflect a deliberate balance between established names and newer underground projects, maintaining its focus on extreme and experimental forms of heavy music. The organisers also confirm that all performances are now locked into their respective time slots and stages.

Ticketing remains available through the official channels, including full festival passes, single-day tickets, and camping options via Rent-A-Tent. Available at swrfest.bigcartel.com and at the Official Stores. All details at www.swr-fest.com.

As with previous editions, SWR Barroselas Metalfest 2026 reinforces its position as a long-running fixture in the European extreme music calendar, with a programme designed for intensity, continuity, and underground diversity.

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Tickets & schedule

Tickets are soldout!
According to the listing, the concert will begin at 21:00, with doors opening at 19:30.

This format – a single-band performance in a smaller venue – departs from large-arena shows and reflects Machine Head’s intention to deliver a more direct, immersive experience, prioritising connection with the audience over spectacle.

About this special tour

Renowned for the physical and emotional intensity of their live performances, Machine Head have established a distinctive presence in Portugal over the years, shaped by a series of memorable concerts and a direct, almost visceral connection with their audience. The inclusion of Lisbon on this special tour further underscores that bond, reaffirming the band’s enduring relevance within the contemporary metal landscape more than three decades after their formation.

Unsurprisingly, anticipation surrounding the performance is considerable, driven not only by the extended duration of the show but also by the creative freedom this format affords. With additional time to develop compositions, expand instrumental passages and explore a broader range of dynamics, the musicians led by Robb Flynn are expected to deliver a carefully structured set, where past and present coexist with clarity and cohesion.

Machine Head: Legacy, Evolution and Relevance

Formed in 1991 in Oakland, California, Machine Head emerged as part of the new wave of American heavy metal.
From their 1994 debut Burn My Eyes, they combined groove, thrash, and raw aggression, quickly earning a reputation among metal fans worldwide. Over the years, the band has navigated shifts in style: experimenting with different influences, refining songwriting, and occasionally polarising fans – but always returning to their heavy roots. Albums like The Blackening, Unto the Locust and ØF KINGDØM AND CRØWN exemplify their capacity to balance intense riffs, emotionally charged lyrics, and dynamic arrangements. Through lineup changes and decades of evolution, Machine Head remain a pillar of modern metal, respected for their consistency, adaptability and enduring energy on stage.

The current lineup includes Flynn, bassist Jared MacEachern since 2013, drummer Matt Alston since 2019, and guitarist Reece Scruggs since 2024. Machine Head has released eleven studio albums, with The Blackening (2007) earning critical acclaim and a Grammy nomination for “Aesthetics of Hate.” As of 2013, the band had sold over three million records worldwide, and their latest album is Unatoned (2025).

Machine Head Portugal 2026

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On 4 July 2026, RCA Club, in Lisbon, will welcome one of the most consistent names of the new wave of atmospheric black metal, in a long-awaited debut on Portuguese soil, courtesy of Notredame Productions.

Some artistic paths are built from immediate noise, gradually taking shape until they become inevitable. It is within this context that HULDER will perform in Portugal for the first time, with a unique concert scheduled for 4 July at RCA Club, in Lisbon. After several years developing a distinctive identity and steadily gaining ground within the international underground circuit, the North American project finally arrives in Portugal, bringing with it a sonic universe that has captured the attention of audiences attuned to the most dense and atmospheric expressions of contemporary black metal.

Hulder live at RCA Club, Lisbon

Tickets:

Price: 25.00€
Ticket Link: https://shorturl.at/r12TO
Tickets are available via Unkind.pt, and will soon also be available at Carbono Amadora, Bunker Store and RCA Club.

About Hulder

Formed in 2018 within the dense and mist-laden landscapes of the Pacific Northwest of the United States, HULDER quickly distinguished itself through a consistent series of demos, EPs and singles that revealed a singular aesthetic vision, deeply rooted in medieval imagery and an atmospheric approach to black metal. This trajectory reached its first decisive milestone with the release of “Godslastering: Hymns Of A Forlorn Peasantry” in 2021, a critically acclaimed debut album that consolidated the project’s sonic identity.

The year 2022 marked a new phase of consolidation with the EP “The Eternal Fanfare”, comprising five tracks that further reinforced HULDER’s growing recognition among specialised press and audiences, both in the United States and across Europe. At the same time, the live dimension gained greater momentum, with extensive touring across North America, followed by the project’s first appearances on European stages.

This momentum culminated in a particularly significant phase in 2024, with a headlining slot on the Decibel Magazine Tour and the release of “Verses In Oath”, which represented a natural expansion of the artistic language led by Marliese Beeuwsaer, maintaining its raw and evocative essence while introducing a broader and more assertive dimension. The positive reception to the album led HULDER to a series of international performances that further solidified its reputation as a rising force within the underground scene.

In 2025, the project continued its trajectory with the EP “A Beacon From Darkened Skies”, developed in collaboration with Norwegian drummer Vrolok, known for his association with AETERNUS, adding new nuances to its sonic approach.

The newly announced Lisbon performance is part of a European tour scheduled for Summer 2026 and stands as a particularly anticipated moment for national followers of the genre. The concert at RCA Club promises a faithful translation of the intensity and atmosphere that define HULDER, reflecting the aesthetic and conceptual cohesion that has characterised the project since its inception.

More information:
www.notredameproductions.com

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The final announcement confirms Iceland’s SÓLSTAFIR as headliners for the festival’s first day, reinforcing a programme of excellence that brings together established names with exclusive performances and moments of an unrepeatable nature.

As Friday’s headliners, on 25 September, SÓLSTAFIR return to Portugal for what is anticipated to be one of the central highlights of UNDER THE DOOM 2026. With an artistic identity forged over more than two decades, the Icelandic band has distinguished itself through an approach that defies rigid categorisation, evolving from more extreme roots into a distinctive language where melancholy, density and a strong sense of narrative coexist. This return to Portuguese soil comes at a particularly favourable moment, with a repertoire spanning different phases of their discography, widely celebrated in live settings, and reflecting a creative maturity that further consolidates their standing within the European circuit.

Among the additions in this final announcement are Sweden’s EREB ALTOR, a recurring presence within epic doom spheres strongly inspired by Norse mythology, whose consistent discography and intense live performances have established them as a reference name within the genre. Also joining the line-up is the return of Brazil’s THE CROSS to Europe, with the Bahia-based band bringing a sound defined by an ultra-dark aesthetic and an approach that blends the weight of doom with elements of South American extreme metal.

Also deserving of special mention, SCHAMMASCH will present an exclusive concert dedicated to the 10th anniversary of “Triangle”, featuring a special setlist based on the album and complemented by other defining works from the Swiss band’s career, in a performance conceived specifically for this celebration. Headlining Saturday, 26 September, are Sweden’s DRACONIAN, in a concert that marks the return of vocalist Lisa Johansson to the band and the presentation of a new studio album. A cornerstone of European melodic doom/death metal, the Scandinavian collective is set to deliver a performance shaped by this long-awaited reunion and a repertoire spanning various phases of their discography, now renewed with new material.

Making their absolute debut in Portugal, the American band EVOKEN will undoubtedly deliver one of the most anticipated moments of this edition of UNDER THE DOOM. Revered within the insular world of funeral doom, the group brings its austere and deeply atmospheric approach to Portuguese audiences for the first time, built upon decades of artistic consistency.  The legendary LIV KRISTINE also returns to the stage, accompanied by a new band and presenting a new album, further reinforcing her singular path within gothic and atmospheric music. Belgium’s MARCHE FUNÈBRE, a decade after their previous appearance at the event, also return to UNDER THE DOOM with a new LP, deepening the connection established with the festival’s audience.

On the national front, a special exclusive performance by Portugal’s EXHAUSTED marks an unexpected return to the stage following their last live appearance in 1999. For this unique occasion, the concert will focus on the demo “Frozen Embrace”, released in 1995, and will feature the original line-up of the Lisbon outskirts-based group, standing as a moment of considerable historical relevance within the festival’s context. ATONE and ANZV also stand out: the former, formed by former members of DESIRE, VS777 and other notable projects within the Portuguese underground, make their absolute debut at this festival, which will also be their only live performance of 2026; the latter present a new album and will likewise deliver their only concert in Lisbon that year. Opening the first day, THRAGEDIUM will take the stage in a performance that marks the official start of yet another edition of UNDER THE DOOM and reinforces the ongoing commitment to preserving legendary names within the national scene.

Together forming a two-day programme that reflects the diversity and aesthetic coherence that have characterised UNDER THE DOOM over the years.

Schedule info & tickets

Concerts begin at 18:00 on both Friday and Saturday, maintaining the event’s usual structure.

Tickets are now available through the usual outlets, with daily tickets priced at €50 and the two-day pass at €95 until 31 July. After that date, the ticket for 26 September and the general pass will increase by €5, while the price for the 25 September daily ticket remains unchanged.

Points of sale: Meoblueticket, Fnac stores, Worten, CTT, Unkind.pt, Masqueticket, Carbono Amadora, Bunker Store, Loja Piranha, Side B Rocks

More information

Official website: www.notredameproductions.com

Social media:

@underthedoomfestival

@notredameproductions.pt

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Metalcore legends Attila started off the night and as seasoned veterans, knew exactly how to kick things off. The set was a perfect balance of old school songs fans love and new songs that show they’ve evolved but still have that edgy grit that has earned them success for all these years.

Up next was Whitechapel, another band that has continuously grown and evolved while staying true to that signature sound that has won over audiences for two decades now. They were absolutely phenomenal. I cannot put into words how great they sounded. The way the crowd just absolutely erupted as they came out firing with songs like “Prisoner 666” and “Hymns of Dissonance” was an amazing sight to see.

Slaughter to Prevail closed out the night and let me tell you, they did not disappoint. The masked musicians walked on stage and as soon as the first note was played, their music hits you like a sledgehammer. Right from the beginning the crowd turned into absolute chaos. Moshing, crowd surfing, screaming at the top of their lungs. They could not get enough of it. You quickly realize why this band has earned the reputation and respect of metalheads worldwide.

Text & Photos by Steve DeClue

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Vagos Metal Fest has officially closed the lineup for its 2026 edition, confirming 13 additional bands and solidifying what is set to be the most ambitious chapter in the festival’s history. The event will take place from August 5 to 9, 2026, at Quinta do Ega, once again bringing together thousands of fans for five days dedicated to heavy music in all its forms.

Among the final wave of confirmations, four names stand out: Massacration, The Troops of Doom, Employed To Serve and Toxikull. These additions join an already powerful lineup led by headliners Lamb of God, Within Temptation, Godsmack, In Flames and Satyricon, alongside previously announced acts such as Doro, Heaven Shall Burn, Deicide and Korpiklaani.

Final Wave Highlights

Brazilian act Massacration will make their long-awaited debut in Portugal, bringing their distinctive mix of satire, technical execution and high-energy heavy metal. Also representing Brazil, The Troops of Doom — formed by former members of Sepultura’s classic era — promise an intense performance rooted in the origins of death/thrash metal.

Massacration will play in Portugal for the first time

From the UK, Employed To Serve deliver a modern take on heavy music, combining aggression with melodic sensibility, while Portugal’s own Toxikull return to Vagos with their classic heavy metal sound and strong connection to the local scene.

In addition, the festival strengthens its diversity with nine more confirmed acts: Jeremy Harry Harris, Melodius Deite, Guiltera, Stercore, Symfobia, Leave The Wave, Lone Survivors, Unredeemer and Dark Sky.

Five Days of Metal

With the full lineup now revealed, Vagos Metal Fest continues to reinforce its reputation as one of Portugal’s leading heavy music events. Across five days, the festival will showcase a wide spectrum of metal, from extreme and underground acts to internationally renowned headliners.

Tickets are already available, with daily passes priced at €69 and the 5-day general pass available for €169, through official outlets including Ticketline, Masqueticket and Unkind.

As the countdown begins, the 2026 edition is shaping up to be a landmark moment for the festival, further cementing its status as the “Capital of Metal” in Portugal.

Vagos Metal Fest 2026 final poster

FULL LINEUP

August 5:
Lamb of God – Ill Niño – Cro-Mags – Jeremy Harry Harris – Kenòs – Almost Dead – An Endless Path – Melodius Deite – Ethereal Sin

August 6:
Satyricon – Doro (Warlock Special Set) – Devourment – The Troops Of Doom – Toxikull – Jana Bastien – Stercore – Black Sun – Guiltera – The Heathen Scythe

August 7:
Within Temptation – Deicide – Suicidal Angels – Thundermother – Holocausto Canibal – Rainover – Red Cain – W.E.B – Symfobia – Anima Inside

August 8:
Godsmack – Korpiklaani – Massacration – Coven – Filii Nigrantium Infernalium – Noturnall – Rivetskull – Lone Survivors – Leave The Wave – Illusion Force

August 9:
In Flames – Heaven Shall Burn – Combichrist – Cryptopsy – Employed To Serve – Dark Sky – The Fall Of Creation – Unredeemer – Diavola – Kill City

TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
Daily tickets are available for €69, while the 5-day General Pass is available for €169. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketline, Masqueticket, Unkind and usual outlets.

From August 5 to 9, 2026, Quinta do Ega will once again host thousands of fans celebrating metal in all its forms. With the lineup now complete, Vagos Metal Fest is preparing for a historic edition, consolidating its status as the true “Capital of Metal” in Portugal.

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Fittingly, it was the youngest act on the bill that opened the night. Nails have been active since 2007 — newcomers by comparison to the veterans that would follow — and hail from Oxnard, in southern California, a city with a hardcore punk tradition stretching back to the Nardcore movement of the 1980s. Their powerviolence — a fusion of hardcore punk and grindcore in a format closer to crust punk — leaves no room for introductions: 30 minutes, short and direct tracks, and “Unsilent Death” closing the set with the crowd locked into two step.

Exodus also returned — after some absence. The last time the band had played the Lisbon metropolitan area was in 2010, in Corroios. This time they arrived with Goliath in hand, their 13th studio album released on that very day, with Rob Dukes back at the microphone following another departure of Steve “Zetro” Souza, and Gary Holt finally fully available after the end of his tenure with Slayer. From the archives came “Death Row”, lifted from the Rehearsal 1983 demo and unplayed live since 1986. The set closed with “Strike of the Beast” and the inevitable wall of death.

Between Exodus and Kreator stood Carcass — and that was no small thing. Jeff Walker and Bill Steer need neither elaborate staging nor lengthy speeches. “Unfit for Human Consumption” opened, “Heartwork” closed, and in between came “Carnal Forge”, “Dance of Ixtab” and “Corporal Jigsore Quandary”. The Liverpool band did what they always do: executed with surgical precision and left the crowd to handle the rest.

A SET BUILT ON DECADES OF DESTRUCTION

When Kreator took the stage, it was clear this wasn’t just about promoting a new record — it was about celebrating a legacy that spans over four decades. From the opening moments, the band delivered a set that blended old-school violence with modern precision.
Tracks like “Hate Über Alles,” “Enemy of God,” and “Violent Revolution” hit with the same intensity that made them genre-defining anthems, triggering instant crowd reactions and nonstop movement. These are not just songs — they are pillars of thrash metal, built on speed, aggression and a relentless drive that still feels dangerous in a live setting.
But Kreator didn’t rely on nostalgia alone.

THE NEW ERA: “KRUSHERS OF THE WORLD” LIVE

Released in January 2026, Krushers of the World marks the band’s 16th studio album and continues their evolution into a sharper, more melodic yet still crushing sound. Produced by Jens Bogren, the album blends classic thrash intensity with a more modern, atmospheric edge.
Live, the new material stood strong alongside the classics.
Songs like “Seven Serpents” and “Satanic Anarchy” brought fast, cutting riffs and a darker tone, while the title track “Krushers of the World” felt designed for the stage — anthemic, heavy, and built to unite the crowd in chaos.
There’s a clear sense that Kreator are not slowing down. Instead, they’re refining their sound — combining melody, precision, and sheer force into something that feels both modern and unmistakably theirs.

PRODUCTION, ATMOSPHERE, AND PRESENCE

One of the standout elements of the night was the stage production. Kreator’s setup elevated the entire performance — fire effects, visuals, and a striking backdrop that gave the show a larger-than-life presence.
It wasn’t just a concert — it felt like a full-scale assault.
The Sala Tejo was nearly at capacity, with a crowd fully locked in from start to finish. Circle pits, crowd movement, and constant energy turned the venue into a living, breathing mass of chaos.

A BAND STILL AT THEIR PEAK

More than 40 years into their career, Kreator continue to prove why they remain one of the leading forces in thrash metal. Instead of fading into legacy status, they’re pushing forward — releasing new music, evolving their sound, and delivering performances that still feel urgent and explosive.

The opening night of the Krushers of the World Tour made one thing clear:
This is not a band looking back.
This is a band still conquering.

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The opening night is headlined by Krisiun, a band whose longevity and consistency have made them a permanent fixture in the genre’s global circuit. Formed in southern Brazil in the early ’90s, the trio has built its reputation on speed, precision, and an unwavering commitment to extremity—qualities that continue to define both their recordings and their live performances. Supporting them are Undersave, Tvmvlo and Skinning, representing different strands of the national extreme scene.

Day two shifts focus to a newer generation, with Crypta closing the festival. Emerging from São Paulo in 2019, the quartet quickly established itself beyond South America with a sound rooted in classic death metal but delivered with a contemporary edge. Their releases Echoes of the Soul and Shades of Sorrow have positioned them among the most visible acts in the current wave of the genre. The lineup is rounded out by Destroyers of All, Crucivore and Last Piss Before Death.

Still early in its lifespan, LX Extreme is clearly aiming beyond the scale of a typical second-edition event. With two international headliners and a solid domestic undercard, Death Fest positions itself as a focused snapshot of contemporary death metal across both sides of the Atlantic.

Tickets are priced at €25 per day, with a limited number of two-day passes available for €45 via Unkind.pt and MEOBlueticket.

Organised by Notredame Productions.

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