Portugal 80s Metal

SAPIEN

Sapien lasted only 2 to 3 years, from 1987 to early 1990. The band originating from Ramada (outskirts of Lisbon) was formed by its leader Fernando Rebelo bass. The full line up consisted of Miguel "Leviathan" vocals, Marinho guitar, Paulo lead guitar and João drums. The latter replaced by Nuno. The group had a very professional working method and technical, and managed to record several songs, like "The Calling", "The Temple Of Pain", "The Sabbath" or "The Four Apocalyptic Nights", during rehearsals into a 8-track Fostex. They performed live 2 or 3 times during its existence, one of them at the Ramada Secondary School in the summer of 1988. They split up due to personal problems at the beginning of 90.

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"The Calling" live Ramada Secondary School 1988

MEMORABILIA

"The Calling" lyrics and original logo designed by one of the band members

MASSACRE/ CRIONICS FAN-CLUB

Crionics Fan-Club hailed from Amadora city at the end of 1987. Massacre fanzine were published in the same year by Paulo, André Almeida and Zé.

TAO

Tao was originally formed in March 1988, after Paulo Fernandes vocals/ guitar, Samuel Lopes bass (ex-Satan`s Saints) and João Mendonça keyboards decided to leave Cruise. The line up was completed with Carlos Coelho drums (ex-Satan`s Saints) and the two guitarists André David Nunes and Luís. Coming from Lisbon they played AOR / Hard FM, sung in Portuguese.

VIL

Band led by vocalist Paulo de Lemos (ex-Satan`s Saints) and Quim Andrade drums (ex-STS Paranoid) who joined together in late 1987, early 1988. The band had intentions of going into the studio in May 1988, so as to record a demo with the songs "Backs To The Wall", Like It Or Not and "No Hope For Love".

4 GET U

4 GET U were a quartet from the Cascais area, consisting of Paulo Gomes vocals, João Gama guitar, Nuno Lourenço bass and drummer Eduardo Pereira (ex-Joker). They recorded, in 1994, a presentation demo tape with 2 tracks, "I Don´t Dream Anymore" and "Star Crossing The Night".

FENIX, O RENASCIMENTO FANZINE

Fénix, o renascimento (the rebirth) was a fanzine from Oliveira do Bairro, Aveiro. Published quarterly in a print run of 100/ 111 copies, only 2 (?) numbers came out: Jul/ Sep and Out/ Dez 1992. Alexandre Barros, Mário Barros, Carlos Palavra and Vasco Neves were part of the team.

NUCLEAR HOLOCAUST

The idea of forming a band took place in late ´89, beginning of ´90, in the minds of Victor drums, Jorge guitar and Rui vocals. In this initial stage they were call Azon. Due to their few musical skills, specially Jorge, they decide to play hardcore. With some tracks already made in a more Deathcore vein, both english and portuguese, the project suffers a stagnation due to school. Sometimes after, Jorge decides to enter a music school. Meanwhile, they find a place to rehearse, at the Artimusica studios, located in Póvoa de Sto Adrião. However, because of school obligations, in late ´90, Rui leaves the band. Being replaced by Filipe vocals and bass. A promo tape is recorded at their rehearsal studio, with the tracks "Heavy Metal", "Morte aos Prof´s", "Basta" and "E.P.A.". In May 25th 1990 a 4 track rehearsal is recorded, "Intro", "Heavy Metal", "Morte" and "Holo".

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INOX

Band from the Cascais area, which had lasted a very short time at the beginning of the 90s. With the line up consisting of Paulo Ramos vocals, Luís Páscoa drums, Paulo Paté bass, Uriel Pereira guitar, Paulo (Si) Sousa guitar and Zé Vasconcelos keyboards, Inox recorded a 3 track demo tape only for promotional purposes around 1990. Tracks were: "Touch Reaction", "Always Together" and "Backstage Queen". Getting national airplay through the daily radio program Rock Em Stock, they started some contacts with agencies and record labels, but the singer's family had to leave the country, whereupon the band without a vocalist ceased functions shortly afterwards. Zé Vasconcelos and Luís Páscoa joined Joker.

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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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WANTED

Wanted were from Santo Tirso, Porto. The project began in the beginning of October 1991, by Rui guitar and Pedro drums, who invited Nanú guitars and Francy bass. After 15 days Wanted gave their 1st concert, even without a defined repertoire, playing various covers. In April 20th 1992 the group enters the Avé Mania studios (located at their home town) to record live what would be their 1st demo tape, entitled "Handled Without Care". 5 tracks were part of the demo: "Time Bomb", "Who's This Guy", "Money God", " I'll Will" and "Desolate Ways". In September, Fancy leaves the band. After three months is replaced by Xola (ex-The Darkness) and by a new vocalist named Carlos Martins (ex-The Darkness). Wanted plays live 15/16 times in the surroundings of Santo Tirso and Vila Nova de Famalicão. In January 30rd 1993 they played at their home town, at the Téte-a.Téte bar. With a new line up, the group enter the same studios in which they recorded their first demo tape, and recorded 2 tracks, for their promo tape 1993, "What About Today?" and "Beat Me Down".

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