Portugal 80s Metal

HALLUCINATION FANZINE

This fanzine, from Barreiro, was published by Fernando Roberto (Metal Soldiers Records) around 88/89 but under the name Cannibalistic'Zine, in which only launched one number. In 1990 he decided to change the name to Hallucination, and published only 3 issues (#1-1991, #2-1992, #3-1994).

MALIGNA

Band from Nisa (Alto Alentejo), active during the early 90s. With the line-up formed by Sérgio Pereira vocals, José Maia guitar, João Miguéns guitar, João Polido bass and Nuno Bruno drums the band enters the Rec 'n' Roll studios with the production of Tarântula`s drummer Luis Barros, they recorded the demo tape "POW", August 1994. The tracks were, "Kill To Survive", "Dark Fears", "Iron Curtain", ? (instrumental), "Prisoners Of War" and "Eu Tenho". Performed some concerts with bands such as Web, Bloodshed, Restus Comme. However the musicians regrouped in 1997 for a special concert. In 2013, reconvene and begin to prepare what will be the successor of "POW"

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FAST UNDERGROUND FANZINE

Fanzine from the Lisbon area, released by João Pedro and Luis Brito. Only 2 issues released, the 1st in 1988.

EXTORTION

From Mem Martins, Lisbon, formed in the beginning of 1987 by two schoolmates, Mário Rodrigues "Stein" (Unsilent) guitar and Zé Manel drums, under the name Holocaust. After some time joins in Ressalto as vocalist and they changed their name to Hell Warrior, but due to the existence of another group with that name they choose Extortion. Ressalto leaves the band and joins Artur to the bass spot and Stein has accumulated the place of vocalist and guitarist. In October 1987 another change occurs within the band, Mario joins as bass player, and with his entry Extortion get a garage to rehearse. Then with better conditions, experiments are made and Artur abandons the bass spot to be exclusively vocalist. January 1988 they worked rehearsing new songs. February makes their first appearance in public, at the Sta Maria school, in Sintra. Their music gets some airplay at the radio Club of Mem Martins, but is not well accepted, because of their satanic lyrics. Extortion played at the União Recreativa e Cultural da Abrunheira, March 19th.

ALCOÓLICOS

Thrash band from Lisbon. Formed in April 1991 by Pedro guitar, and Nuno bass, two school mates. They were joined by Ni drums, that after a single concert left the group. His departure was quickly remedied with the entry of Miguel. In January 1992, Toni joins as lead singer, but in March he leaves and the band changed their rehearsal studio. Since then Pedro takes care of the voices.

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BLACK SHEEP

Formed in the summer of 1991 in Monte da Caparica, the original line up included Matias bass, Zé Antonio drums, Pedro vocals and guitarists Sérgio and Zé Carlos. They were rehearsing until the first concert, which was at the Secondary school of Monte da Caparica, end of November. Soon after the band enters the Heaven Sound studios and recorded 2 tracks: "Blindman" and "It`s Coming". However they started having problems with Matias, leaving in February/ March 1992. They had some time looking for his replacement, finding João. Played live at the Johnny Guitar venue December 9th 1992, with Arabian Penthouse.

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OVERHEAD

Overhead were from the North of Portugal, Porto. They released a 6 track demo tape in 1992, titled "The Eyes Of The Future", with the songs: "Overhead (Intro)", "Master", "Fight For Your Dreams", "Love Frustration", "The Eyes Of The Future", "Cubo De Gelo" and "Love Instrumental Frustration".

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MEMORABILIA

ticket June 10th 1991, Cairo disco, Porto

VOMITORY

Formed in mid-1991, in the region of Leiria, Vomitory born as Corpsegrinder. Back then the line up was Luís Alfar vocals/ bass, Luís drums and Nuno guitar. After a gig in Leiria R. Capitão and Tó joins the group, guitar and bass respectively. In 1992 they released a 4 track demo pae "Putrid Flesh". The demo included an intro and a Napalm Death cover "Scum", besides the 2 songs "Cause of Allergy" and "Putrid Flesh".

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KRANION

From Odivelas, Lisbon came Kranion. The quartet was formed in May 1992 by Paulo Basílio vocals/ guitar, Luís Silva lead guitar, Ricardo Coelho bass and Pedro Miguel drums. At the same year a promo track it is recorded in their rehearsal room, "Morbid Thought". In January 23rd 1994 another promo track is recorded, "Pride".

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advert live at the Odivelas Pavilion, January 17th 1993

OPEN CASKET

Band from Ilhavo, Aveiro, formed at the beginning of the 90s by 3 brothers: Miguel, Paulo and Henrique. Completed with Renato. Recorded a 9 track rehearsal demo tape with the tracks: "Abomination", "Punishment", "The Sinner", "Anti-Christ", "Rotting Corpse", "Commando" (Ramones cover), "Priest Lies", "Death" and "Cannibals", before split up in November 1992.

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