Tropa de Choque (Shock Troop) were from the city of Almada, formed in October 1989 by Luis Fernandes vocals/ guitar, Luis Filipe Maria guitar, Nelson Guerreiro bass and Carlos drums, which is replaced by Ricardo Canha that could not adapt, forcing Carlos to return to the group. They released a 3 track demo tape at the beginning of 1991, with the tracks "Civilização", "Nós e Eles" and "Porquê?". The following year, they went again into the studio and recorded a 2nd demo tape "Mira Já Feita". Tracklist: "Cidade Fria", "Retrospectiva", "Armado e Perigoso", "Prisão Interior" and "Trabalhos Forçados". The band plays several concerts in 1992, including one in Castelo Branco, with Desordieros and Lucifer Fere, at the Seixalrock '92 contest for modern music bands, were they win the 1st place, June 6th 1993 at Parque de Palmela in Cascais, another in Miratejo, November 20th 1992. Around April 25th they play live outside the country, more precisely in Bourges (France) at the Pintemps Festival. In October 15th 1994 they celebrate the 5th anniversary with a gig at the Incrível Almadense, Almada.
DISCOGRAPHY
demo tape "Demo `91" ©1991
demo tape "Mira Já Feita" ©1992 audio sample
MEMORABILIA
advert Incrível Almadense, October 15th 1994
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