Portugal 80s Metal

DISEMBOWEL

Disembowel born from the ashes of Sepulchral. In April 1991, with an unchanged line-up consisting of Bruno Correia guitar/ vocals, João Marques drums and Fernando Estorninho bass and the addition of a female guitarrist Asmara, they registered a 7 track demo tape, "Existing". The songs were: "Premature Embryonic Extraction", "Drowning Dissolution Of Abstracy", "Cadaveric Choir", "Atrophyated Aberration", "Twisted Disforme", "Abnormality Inside" and "Calm Necrotomy (Outro)". Soon after they changed name to Bowelrot.

DISCOGRAPHY

demo tape "Existing" ©04.1991

MEMORABILIA

flyer demo "Existing"

DRAKKAR

The band Drakkar began in September 1990, Miratejo, Almada. At that time, the group founding members: Nelson Silva guitar, Paulo Almeida bass, and Pedro Arroja vocals, usually got together in a garage, where they started to create some music. After some time the band’s first alignment was completed with Nino Brancal guitar and Pedro Pinto drums. Drakkar had their very first concert at Alfeite Gymnasium, February 1st 1992. From that time onwards the band participated in many other concerts and music contests, where two prominent 1st places were obtained. Along with this musical activity the band alignment went trough several alterations, where the contributions of some musicians such as, Carlos Ferreira, Carlos Rodrigues e Paulo Gabriel drums, Miguel Arroja, Hugo Lopes and Hugo Fernandes guitar, Carlos Santos bass must be enhanced. Meanwhile some demo tapes were recorded only for internal consuming.

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MANTRON

Mantron from Lisbon, was formed in June 1988, with the line up: Mário guitar, Klein drums, West bass/ vocals and Luís guitar. At the end of the year they recorded a demo tape entitled "Violent Thrashers", but the demo was never released, it was a preparation for a real demo. As a trio the group continues to rehearse and in the beginning of 1989 they perform live for the very first time, at the Secundary school in Sacavem, before 700 people. In March 1989 Luís decides to leave the band due to musical divergences. Mantron plays their 2nd gig, at the Bar Oceano in late May, along with N.A.M. and Cianeto. The band takes 2 months to record a 5 track demo tape, "Emperor`s Return". They decide not to sell it, but only to show to friends. In November 18th 1989 Mantron plays at the Clube Recreativo Leais Amigos, with Massacre and Massive Roar. At least 800 bangers attended to the concert.

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