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Blasphemer (AKA Rune Eriksen), ex-Mayhem guitarist and member of Aura Noir, Vltimas, and more, talks to us about his new black metal project’s debut album.

The second weekend of Amplifest brought fascinating collaborations and spellbinding creativity, plus performances by Sumac, Deafheaven, Liturgy, and more.

With performances from Amenra, Cult of Luna, Pallbearer, and more, the first weekend of the Porto, Portugal-based fest’s 2022 edition was a reminder of the power of festivals.

Porto, Portugal is home to Amplifest, an exciting cross-genre fest that brings acts like Amenra, Anna Von Hausswolf, Lingua Ignota, and more together in a city already swelling with its own exciting scene. We spoke to fest organizer André Mendes about this year’s edition.

Home to Gaerea, Holocausto Canibal, Névoa, and more, this Portuguese city’s metal scene has thrived over the past few decades despite unique challenges. In this feature, we dive into the city’s diverse metal culture.

The mysterious Portuguese hermit casts off his trademark impenetrable darkness.

Casting spells from within the catacombs.

Stream side B of the festival cassette

First annual Portuguese literature, art & music fest

The mind, it frankly boggles