Draconian Headline with New Material

Leading the second night of the festival are Swedish gothic doom pioneers Draconian. The band’s 2026 studio album In Somnolent Ruin — anticipated for release on May 8, 2026 — marks a significant moment in their career and features the confirmed return of longtime vocalist Lisa Johansson. Expect a performance that bridges new material with the haunting melodic depth that has defined their sound.

Evoken’s Portuguese Debut

One of the most anticipated moments of this edition is the first Portuguese appearance by American funeral doom legends Evoken. Long hailed as one of the foundational names in U.S. doom, the band is currently promoting their upcoming album Mendacium, set for October 17, 2025. Their immense, crushing compositions are built on decades of consistency and deep, somber atmospheres.

Schammasch Celebrate Triangle

Swiss avant‑garde metal innovators Schammasch return with a special focus on their expansive triple album Triangle (released April 29, 2016), a 100‑minute work spanning three distinct movements of atmospheric and experimental metal. Triangle has become a touchstone release for the band’s immersive and boundary‑pushing approach.

Additional Highlights

The first announcement also includes appearances by gothic music figure Liv Kristine, returning with a new band and album; Belgian doom veterans Marche Funebre, returning to Lisbon with a new LP; and Portuguese acts Atone and ANZV, each offering unique material and presence in the festival’s atmosphere‑rich setting.

Concerts will begin at 19:00 on Friday, September 25, and 18:00 on Saturday, September 26, preserving the festival’s evening showcase tradition at LAV – Lisboa Ao Vivo.

Tickets

Early bird two‑day passes (20% off) are available at €80 via Unkind.pt (here) between March 4 and April 2, 2026, with daily passes also offered at regular prices. A second wave of festival confirmations will follow on April 2nd.

Event

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Under the Doom Festival 2026 promises two unforgettable nights of immersive, shadow‑laden music in the heart of Lisbon.

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On March 20, 2026, the Sala Tejo at MEO Arena in Lisbon will host the only Portuguese date of the Krushers Of The World Tour, a rare event that brings together four iconic names who helped shape and continue to redefine extreme metal. Germany’s KREATOR, Britain’s CARCASS, and America’s EXODUS and NAILS represent not only different geographies, but also distinct phases of the genre’s evolution, creating a lineup that spans more than four decades of musical history.

On this occasion, the legendary KREATOR returns to Portugal once again as headliners, bringing with them not only the legacy of a career spanning more than forty years, but also new material. Following the explosive “Hate Über Alles,” released in 2022, the quartet led by Mille Petrozza is preparing to release its highly anticipated new studio album, “Krushers Of The World,” in January 2026, which will be the centrepiece of the tour. This will be a unique opportunity for Portuguese audiences to hear some of the new songs live for the first time, alongside classics such as “Pleasure to Kill,” “Phobia,” and “Violent Revolution.”

“We’re incredibly excited to kick off the new year with the release of our latest album, ‘Krushers Of The World,’ arriving on January 16, 2026!” says Mille Petrozza. “But that’s not all! On March 20, we hit the road with our biggest production yet. It’ll be a night of relentless metal, featuring our brothers-in-arms Carcass, Exodus, and the mighty Nails. This moment marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the band, and we can’t wait for you to experience the new tracks live, along with a selection of old and new classics. Hail to the hordes! \m/.”

Alongside Petrozza and company comes CARCASS, an undisputed benchmark of British metal and a precursor to various extreme genres. From the raw brutality of “Symphonies Of Sickness” to their status as founding fathers of melodic death metal with “Heartwork,” Jeff Walker and Bill Steer are a unique example of continuous reinvention. After their return with “Surgical Steel” in 2013 and the confirmation of their artistic vitality with the acclaimed 2021 album “Torn Arteries,” the group continues to offer shows that span their entire history, balancing the viscerality of their early grindcore with the melodic sophistication that brought them worldwide recognition. The presence of the founding duo maintains the unmistakable identity of a band that has influenced several generations.

Pioneers of the infamous Bay Area thrash scene, EXODUS return to Portugal in a renewed creative phase. After releasing their colossal 2021 album “Persona Non Grata,” the group has changed vocalists again and is preparing to release a new album in 2026, the first tracks of which will certainly be part of the lineup for this tour. This will, therefore, be a rare opportunity to attend a concert that combines the historic roots of “Bonded by Blood” with the vitality of the new material. With Gary Holt, a key figure in both this band and Slayer’s legacy, at the helm, the group remains one of the genre’s most consistent symbols.

Opening the night will be the North American “brutalists” NAILS, whose incisive, intense, and abrasive sound has redefined extreme weight over the last decade. Known for tracks that rarely exceed two minutes, they condense elements of hardcore, grind, and death metal into a signature style, which found its most brutal manifesto in the 2016 hard-hitting “You Will Never Be One Of Us.” The debut of the band led by guitarist/vocalist Todd Jones here is eagerly awaited, giving this poster a glimpse into the new generation of extreme metal.

As a result, the meeting of these four bands in Lisbon allows for a line of continuity that stretches from European and North American thrash to the sophistication of British melodic death metal and the vitality of contemporary hardcore/metal. For the Portuguese audience, the concert also takes on a dual dimension: on the one hand, a reunion with bands that have already made their mark on previous visits to our country; on the other, the long-awaited debut of previously unreleased material from the new albums by KREATOR and EXODUS. This combination of the timelessness of classics and the presentation of new compositions confirms that these bands are not limited to simply revisiting their heritage, but remain actively committed to expanding the boundaries of extreme music, keeping it current and projecting it into the future with the same creative urgency that defined their origins.

TICKETS

UNKIND – https://www.unkind.pt/pt/catalogo/musica/kreator/kreator-lisboa-bilhetes/

TICKETLINE – https://www.ticketline.pt/evento/kreator-krushers-of-the-worldtour-97516

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The Funeral Portrait took the stage at 7 pm. By took, I mean that practically literally. They owned that stage, baby! Bringing their highly energetic and theatrical emo/alternative performance to the frontlines of this tour, Lee Jennings (frontman/vocals) instantly had that crowd wrapped around his pinky finger. They played “Suffocate City,” “Stay Weird,” “Generation Psycho,” “Voodoo Doll,” among others. The way he moves, jumps, and those crazy high kicks that all seemed so effortless- Lee was born to be an entertainer! The band has an undeniable chemistry that is not only impossible to look away from, but felt. Who doesn’t love a band with a great theme and style? At one point during their set, a fan in the audience held up a sign that read, “You gave me the courage to stay weird.” Lee took the sign and held it up to the crowd. He also gave that same fan a fan (a folding hand fan), which I am almost certain he obtained on the recent “Shiprocked” tour. With all those fans, how cool is that?! After their set, Lee mingled around the venue and the merch table, taking selfies with concertgoers. The Funeral Portrait’s performance was immensely visual, stunning and entertaining. With how things are going for this band, they are thriving, living and growing to full greatness. No funeral in sight for The Funeral Portrait any time soon.

At 7:55 pm, I Prevail came out to play. From the first breakdown to the last note heard, I Prevail was absolutely relentlessly powerful. The intense ability they had to control the crowd, immediately causing an absolute ruckus, was a statement to their pure dominating and influential presence. Initiating circle pits, antagonising chaos and one hundred per cent hyping up the pit, the mixture of melodic hooks and totally aggressive screams from vocalists had the place in a state of contagion. The crowd surfers were endless. I Prevail fans go hard, just like the set list! They played “Violent Nature,” “Bad Things,” “Self Destruction,” “Gasoline,” and even a great cover of Metallica’s “Sad but True.” Eruptions of fire, timed perfectly with the music, amplified each drum beat, each chorus and each scream through a majority of their performance.

At 9:15 pm, Three Days Grace finally graced us with their presence. By this time, the whole arena was bangin’. Bodies were bouncing, voices screaming in anticipation, all nice and toasty warm-heated up from the opening bands. The energy was turned up to 11, and even before the first sound from the stage, fans were chanting, “Three Days Grace!” Having Adam back in the band brought a totally nostalgic feel. It was like seeing your best friend after a very long time apart. Adam and Matt sounded absolutely perfect. Their voices are a truly beautiful concoction. They sounded phenomenal together. Although Matt carried the band along while Adam was away, what a great feeling it was to hear the songs live with Adam’s voice echoing through the place and into the hearts of everyone in attendance. They had a nice mix of all the older, well-known hits with songs from the new Alienation album. They captivated us with “Animal I Have Become,” “Break,” “Home,” “Mayday,” “I Hate Everything About You,” “Never Too Late,” and “Riot.” As if experiencing Adam back in the band wasn’t emotional enough, heartstrings were tugged when they performed a stellar cover of Three Doors Down’s “Here Without You.” Also, if it isn’t widely known, Three Days Grace fans are some seriously feral individuals. The circle pits were spiralling, the mosh pits popped up everywhere, and the crowd surfers were never-ending. The surfers were coming like waves from an angry sea. It was a perfect storm. Three Days Grace played a magnificent, gorgeous mini acoustic set with visuals of a night sky and treeline. They even had a faux campfire on stage that they gathered around, sitting on stools. Some of the songs they performed were “Wake Up,” “Lifetime,” and “Get Out Alive.” As one could predict, as soon as the campsite was cleared, the intensity returned with full force. The whole time, the crowd was participating in singing and chanting. What a vibe!

Unfortunately, the night did have to end. But luckily for you, this is just the beginning of this tour, and there are many stops throughout America and beyond! Check out the stops and hit up the one nearest to you. I highly recommend finding a show near you that The Funeral Portrait will be at.

Special thanks to Live Nation.

Text & Photo: Karie Henkel

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Joining them for the evening will be Portuguese hardcore veterans Simbiose, who will open the night with their own brand of uncompromising underground intensity.

The Return with Necropolítica

For their Lisbon appearance, Ratos de Porão will present material from their latest studio album, Necropolítica, released in May 2022 via Shinigami Records. The record marked the band’s first collection of original material since Século Sinistro (2014), ending nearly a decade without a new studio release.

The album draws thematic inspiration from the concept of “necropolitics,” introduced by Cameroonian philosopher Achille Mbembe, and continues the band’s long tradition of socially critical lyrics and political commentary.

The concert will also bring together more than four decades of material, blending classic tracks with newer songs from Necropolítica. With their reputation for explosive live performances and uncompromising energy, Ratos de Porão remain a powerful force in the global hardcore and crossover scene.

Schedule

Doors will open at 20:00, with Simbiose taking the stage at 21:00 and Ratos de Porão performing at 22:00.

Tickets

Tickets are priced at €25 and are available through Unkind, MEO Blueticket, as well as retail outlets including FNAC, Worten, CTT, Masqueticket, and physical stores such as Carbono Amadora and Side B Rocks.

With a career defined by intensity, political engagement, and unwavering loyalty to the underground, Ratos de Porão’s return to Lisbon promises a night of raw, uncompromising hardcore.

Promoter: Notredame Productions

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Ratos de Porão

Four Decades of Hardcore and Crossover

Formed in São Paulo in 1981, during the final years of Brazil’s military dictatorship, Ratos de Porão quickly established themselves as one of the most outspoken and aggressive voices in the country’s emerging punk and hardcore scene. Led by vocalist João Gordo, the band built its identity around raw sound, sharp political commentary, and a fiercely independent ethos.

Their 1984 debut album, Crucificados Pelo Sistema, is widely considered a cornerstone of Brazilian punk and hardcore. Recorded with minimal resources but maximum intensity, the album became a symbol of DIY ethics and influenced generations of underground musicians across Latin America.

By the late 1980s, the band began incorporating thrash metal elements into their sound, particularly on releases like Brasil (1989), expanding their reach internationally and helping define the crossover style that would characterize much of their later work.

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We counted the days until Sunday arrived. A light drizzle settled over the city — a gentle interruption that, given the recent weather, felt more like a quiet blessing than an inconvenience. Linda Martini were returning to a room that had already welcomed them three times before, and one that holds its own shared memories for those who follow their path closely.

Shortly after 6:30 PM, André Henriques, Cláudia Guerreiro, Hélio Morais, and Rui Carvalho stepped onto the stage of the darkened Salão Brazil. What unfolded over the next hours was a masterclass in indie rock shaped by introspection and release — the sound of a band that, over 23 years, has become one of the defining pillars of Portuguese alternative music.

With “Sinto a cabeça cair” setting the tone as an introduction, the first true impact came through the opening riffs of “Cronófago”, the same sonic doorway that begins their debut record “Olhos de Mongol”. From that moment on, the setlist moved like a carefully traced map across the band’s history, weaving together songs from “Olhos de Mongol”, “Casa Ocupada”, “Errôr”, “Turbo Lento”, “Sirumba”, and their most recent chapter, “Passa-Montanhas”.

Landmark tracks emerged naturally along the way — “Belarmino vs”, the sharp-edged single “Boca de Sal”, and the unforgettable “Ratos”, its refrain “Os ratos vão-me devorar!” echoing long after the final note. A powerful pairing of “Super Fixe” and “E Não Sobrou Ninguém” then pulled the audience deep into the restless pulse of “Errôr”.

By then, the audience was fully under the band’s spell. Linda Martini’s characteristic reserve between songs remained intact, with only brief exchanges shared among themselves and with the crowd. Their music speaks the language of a raw, unfiltered teenage angst, and so even the quiet pauses for tuning instruments felt meaningful rather than empty. Silence settled over the room — and was respectfully held.

A wave of memory washed over the venue with “Lição de Voo Nº1”, taken from their first EP “Linda Martini”, one of the densest emotional moments of the afternoon. That backward glance was followed by a ten-year leap forward with “Putos Bons”, greeted with equal warmth. The atmosphere turned hypnotic with “Corações Rápidos”, whose layered structure and surging intensity — carried by André Henriques’ voice — recalled the emotional landscapes of “Casa Ocupada”, particularly “Mulher-a-Dias”.

A brief spoken moment broke the musical flow, as André encouraged civic engagement and participation in the presidential elections taking place that very day. Then came “Faz-se de Luz”, one of the band’s short, explosive bursts — a flash of adrenaline designed to clear the air before the return of longer, immersive compositions built from the layered textures that define their sound.

The ritual of the false ending arrived when Cláudia Guerreiro smiled and said, “although this is the last one, there are still two more — and you know that…”. What followed was inevitable: “Cem Metros Sereia”, and with it, a moment of total communion. Voices rose together, first singing, then shouting, and finally locking into the song’s closing chants in perfect unison with the band, just as recorded on “Casa Ocupada”. The applause that followed was not just loud — it was deeply felt, a tangible expression of the bond between artist and audience.

The circle closed the same way it had opened: with Olhos de Mongol. This time, it was “Dá-me a Tua Melhor Faca” that delivered the final blow, sealing the afternoon with a surge of sound that gave way to a thunderous ovation from a crowd that stayed rooted until the last vibration faded.

No setlist can satisfy everyone, particularly when a band carries more than two decades of music behind them. Even so, the absence of “Mulher-a-Dias” and “Nós os Outros” was felt — songs whose repetitive phrasing and natural invitation to audience participation would have flowed seamlessly alongside “Cem Metros Sereia”.

Similarly, “S de Jéssica” and “Queluz Menos Luz” remain prime examples of Linda Martini’s talent for crafting atmosphere through instrumental layering, pieces that function beautifully as interludes and reveal the architectural care within their sound.

Still, there is no overstating the strength of what was delivered. Linda Martini once again proved their ability to transform a room into a shared emotional landscape. The on-stage sound was pristine, the energy unwavering. Touring fatigue never surfaced — only wide smiles across the quartet’s faces, and the unmistakable sense that yet another cathartic chapter had been written, this time for the many dozens gathered inside Salão Brazil in Coimbra.

Special thanks to Linda Martini.

Text & Photo: Filipe Gomes

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The band will perform on June 11 at Hard Club in Porto, followed by a second show on June 12 at RCA Club in Lisbon.

Recognised as one of the most respected and uncompromising forces in global death metal, Krisiun have spent more than three decades forging a reputation built on speed, precision, and relentless intensity. Formed by the Camargo brothers, the Brazilian trio remains one of the most influential ambassadors of South American extreme metal on the international stage.

For these Portuguese dates, the band will bring the crushing power of their latest studio album “Mortem Solis”, released through Century Media Records. The record continues the band’s tradition of ferocious riffing, relentless drumming, and aggressive songwriting that has defined their career.

More information

Both shows promise a celebration of the band’s long-standing dedication to death metal. Doors will open at 20:00, with the concerts scheduled to begin at 21:00. Two supporting bands will be announced at a later date.

Tickets

Tickets are priced at €25 and are already available through Unkind, with additional ticket outlets expected to be announced soon.

Four years after their last Portuguese appearances, Krisiun return with the same urgency and sonic brutality that have made them a cornerstone of extreme metal worldwide. For Portuguese death metal fans, these two nights offer a rare chance to experience one of the genre’s most uncompromising bands live.

Krisiun Portugal 2026

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The tour marks the return of original vocalist Adam Gontier, who left the band in 2013 and officially rejoined in October 2024. Gontier will share lead vocal duties with current frontman Matt Walst, bringing a dual-vocalist dynamic to the live performances. The tour promotes the band’s latest album, “Alienation”, released on 22 August 2025, which showcases Gontier’s return and a renewed collaborative sound.

Fort Wayne’s show will feature support from I Prevail, known for their metalcore energy, and The Funeral Portrait, offering theatrical alternative metal. The concert promises to deliver a powerful, high-energy performance as Three Days Grace presents material from their entire catalogue alongside selections from Alienation.

Tickets are available through Ticketmaster, with VIP and side-stage packages offered for those seeking enhanced access. The doors open at 7:00 p.m., with the show scheduled to start promptly. Fans attending the first night of this tour can expect a landmark event celebrating the band’s ongoing legacy and Gontier’s highly anticipated return to the stage.

Three Days Grace

Three Days Grace Tour Dates 2026:
Feb 02 – Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Parking, Cleveland, OH
Feb 21 – Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne, IN
Feb 24 – Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, MI
Feb 26 – Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH
Feb 27 – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena, Atlantic City, NJ
Mar 01 – Giant Center, Hershey, PA
Mar 03 – PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA
Mar 05 – Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI
Mar 06 – Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
Mar 08 – Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH
Mar 09 – Allstate Arena, Rosemont, IL
Mar 10 – Heritage Bank Center, Cincinnati, OH
Mar 12 – UBS Arena, Belmont Park, NY
Mar 13 – CFG Bank Arena, Baltimore, MD
Mar 14 – Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, CT
Mar 17 – Lenovo Center, Raleigh, NC
Mar 18 – The St. Augustine Amphitheatre, St. Augustine, FL
Mar 21 – Central Florida Fair, Orlando, FL
Apr 19 – Save On Foods Memorial Centre, Victoria, Canada
Apr 21 – Prospera Place, Kelowna, Canada
Apr 23 – Bonnetts Energy Arena at Bonnetts Energy Centre – Complex, Grande Prairie, Canada
Apr 25 – Brandt Centre, Regina, Canada
Apr 28 – GFL Memorial Gardens, Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
Apr 29 – Sudbury Arena, Sudbury, Canada
May 01 – The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor, Windsor, Canada
May 03 – TD Coliseum, Hamilton, Canada
May 04 – Tribute Communities Centre, Oshawa, Canada
May 07 – Avenir Centre, Moncton, Canada
May 08 – Scotiabank Centre, Halifax, Canada
May 11 – Mary Brown’s Centre, St. John’s, Canada
May 12 – Mary Brown’s Centre, St. John’s, Canada
Jun 09 – Culture and Congress Center Jahrhunderthalle GmbH, Frankfurt, Germany
Jun 10 – Steffys Nightclub, Oberhausen, Germany
Jun 15 – Water Plaza (Plateia Nerou), Kallithea, Greece
Jun 16 – Gospodarsko Razstavišče, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Jun 23 – Bonsai Garden, Bologna, Italy
Jun 28 – Water Plaza (Plateia Nerou), Kallithea, Greece
Jun 30 – Küçükçiftlik Park, İstanbul, Turkey
Jul 18 – Harris Park Ontario, London, Canada
Oct 23 – Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center, Biloxi, MS
Oct 25 – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion sponsored by Huntsman, The Woodlands, TX
Oct 26 – Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX
Oct 28 – The Walmart AMP, Rogers, AZ
Oct 30 – The Orion Amphitheater, Huntsville, AL
Nov 01 – Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN
Nov 03 – Prairie Home Alliance Theater, Peoria, IL
Nov 04 – Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
Nov 06 – BOK Center, Tulsa, OK
Nov 07 – Enterprise Center, St. Louis, MO
Nov 09 – T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, MO
Nov 11 – Ball Arena, Denver, CO
Nov 14 – Ford Idaho Center, Nampa, ID
Nov 15 – Spokane Arena, Spokane, WA
Nov 17 – Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA
Nov 18 – SAP Center, San Jose, CA
Nov 20 – Viejas Arena, San Diego, CA
Nov 21 – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre – Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Nov 22 – Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CA

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The Swedish band The Hives opened the South American tour shows and did not disappoint. Vocalist Pelle Almqvist commanded the stage with overwhelming energy and immediately connected with the audience, speaking in Spanish and breaking the stage barrier by going down to the court several times to greet attendees. With costumes covered in lights and a provocative attitude, the band captured the audience’s attention. Despite it being their third time in Peru, many in the crowd had never seen or heard them live before and quickly became fans. Pelle encouraged applause, jumps, and total engagement; the audience understood the message and responded enthusiastically.

At 9:00 p.m. sharp, My Chemical Romance took the stage. It was clear from the start that this would not be a conventional concert. The band delivered a theatrical, dramatic, and deeply emotional show, structured like a play in acts that lasted just over two hours.

The tour, conceived to celebrate 20 years of the album The Black Parade (2006), transported the audience to Sankem, a fictional dystopian city created for the show’s narrative. A collapsed world in ruins, where the band members appeared as survivors. It wasn’t just music: it was staging, storytelling, and identity. The journey began with “The End,” perfectly linked with “Dead!”, two songs that work as a single declaration of principles. From there, the stadium erupted. “Welcome to the Black Parade,” “The Sharpest Lives,” “I Don’t Love You,” “Famous Last Words,” and “I’m Not Okay (I Promise)” caused absolute chaos: mosh pits, synchronized jumps, cathartic screams, and flares that seemed to interact with the stage pyrotechnics.

After a short intermission, the atmosphere shifted. The band returned more relaxed to perform a series of hits. Towards the end, Gerard Way took the floor and noted that there was no better place than Lima to perform one of the most personal and emotionally charged songs of their career. He invited the audience to sing without fear. Then came “Helena,” a song Gerard wrote as a tribute to his grandmother. By the end of the show, Lima had witnessed something truly unrepeatable.

Text and Photos: Ricardo Choy-Kifox

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Joining AVATAR on stage are New Zealand metal prodigies ALIEN WEAPONRY, bringing their signature mix of thrash energy and indigenous themes, ensuring a night of diverse yet intense sonic assault. Opening the evening will be Witch Club Satan who have been gaining a lot of attention lately with their trademark black metal sound and imagetics.

Vocalist Johannes Eckerström calls this upcoming tour a milestone for the band: “We are addicted to intensity! No matter how much praise we have received for our live performances, we feel we are only just beginning. This tour will surpass everything we have done before — not only in scale, but in ambition. This is what we live for, and this is what we promise.”

Fans can expect a metallic ritual filled with theatrical flair, elaborate visuals, and a celebration of the strange and extraordinary. This is more than a concert; it’s a full immersion into AVATAR’s world — a night that promises to redefine their live standard and leave an indelible mark on Lisbon’s 2026 metal calendar.

Tickets: Available at Ticketline and Unkind.

Date & Venue: 27 Feb 2026 — LAV – Lisboa Ao Vivo

Presented by: Prime Artists. More information at the Prime Artists website.

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Mayhem, celebrating 40 years of career, return to Portugal with a setlist spanning their four-decade legacy while teasing new material from an upcoming album. Their presence ensures both a retrospective of black metal history and a glimpse of what the future holds for the genre.

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Swedish black metal veterans Marduk, led by Mortuus, open the night with their signature aggressive, speed-driven, and warlike sound, promising a physically intense performance. Complementing the bill, New York-based Immolation deliver crushing, meticulously crafted death metal, bringing decades of technical mastery and oppressive atmosphere to the stage.

Promoted by Free Music Events, this show promises to shake LAV to its core, offering a night devoted entirely to the extremes of metal. Fans can expect a brutal, dark, and unforgettable experience.

Date & Venue: 14 February 2026 – LAV – Lisboa Ao Vivo
Doors: 19:00 | Show: 20:00
Tickets: €38, available via Ticketline, Fnac, Unkind, and other outlets.

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