Portuguese metal has not really been on my radar before. When I think of Portugal, I think of pasteis de nata, of bacalhau and fado singers. I don't think of metallic percussion, forceful guitar chords, and powerful baritone vocals. I don't think of atheist metal lyrics, churchyard summoning soundscapes and fuzzy bass line carpets. Moonspell,… Continue reading They Write Sins And Tragedies – “Sin / Pecado” by Moonspell
Category: 1998
‘Werbung, Baby!’ or How the Finnish wrote Van Halen’s ‘Jump’
Maybe you can relate: You've been listening to a song for years and years and suddenly you stumble upon the information that what you thought to be the original is actually a cover version. Think of Whitney Houston's I Will Always Love You (originally performed by Dolly Parton) or Tainted Love - you've probably heard the Soft Cell or Marilyn Manson… Continue reading ‘Werbung, Baby!’ or How the Finnish wrote Van Halen’s ‘Jump’

