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Portugal (1989 – present)
Moonspell is a Portuguese black metal/gothic metal band with death metal and doom metal elements. Moonspell was formed in 1989 as Morbid God. After renaming themselves Moonspell in 1992, they released their first EP Under the Moonspell in 1994, a year before of the release of their first album Wolfheart. The band quickly gained status and became one of the most recognizable metal bands from Portugal.
The early days (1992-1994)
Although they had been playing since 1989 under the name of “Morbid God”, the band became Moonspell in 1992, the same year they released the promo track “Serpent Angel”. In 1993, singer Fernando Ribeiro , drummer Mike Gaspar and bass player Ares (not to be confused with Aires Pereira) released the demo Anno Satanae, which caught the attention of French label Adipocere. It was for Adipocere that Moonspell released in 1994 a mini-album entitled Under the Moonspell. The record was a considered a landmark in Portuguese metal and sold more than 5000 copies, becoming Adipocere’s best-selling record at the time. Shortly after the release, they played with Cradle of Filth in a concert in Lisbon.
Breakthrough (1995-1997)
After the release of mini-album Under the Moonspell, Moonspell signed with Century Media for six CDs. Wolfheart was recorded in Germany with producer Waldemar Sorychta and was released in 1995 and was followed by a European tour. Although the album had little or no recognition at the beginning, it was later recognized as a “milestone” by heavy-metal reviews site Metal-Observer.
The early days (1992-1994)
Although they had been playing since 1989 under the name of “Morbid God”, the band became Moonspell in 1992, the same year they released the promo track “Serpent Angel”. In 1993, singer Fernando Ribeiro , drummer Mike Gaspar and bass player Ares (not to be confused with Aires Pereira) released the demo Anno Satanae, which caught the attention of French label Adipocere. It was for Adipocere that Moonspell released in 1994 a mini-album entitled Under the Moonspell. The record was a considered a landmark in Portuguese metal and sold more than 5000 copies, becoming Adipocere’s best-selling record at the time. Shortly after the release, they played with Cradle of Filth in a concert in Lisbon.
Breakthrough (1995-1997)
After the release of mini-album Under the Moonspell, Moonspell signed with Century Media for six CDs. Wolfheart was recorded in Germany with producer Waldemar Sorychta and was released in 1995 and was followed by a European tour. Although the album had little or no recognition at the beginning, it was later recognized as a “milestone” by heavy-metal reviews site Metal-Observer.
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Irreligious
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Wolfheart
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Shoutbox
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patricio_ wrote:
They kick ass live!!!! I saw them in Stgo, Chile, they were perfect!!
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Larikca wrote:
Saw them here in Sao Paulo, it was amazing! Perfect!
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JohnKhan wrote:
Moonspell caralho!!!
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StatelyLover wrote:
Хочется взять и притащить их в Россию прямо сейчас.
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rblackdevilo wrote:
Orgulho nacional. "Virando costas ao mundo, orgulhosamente sós. Glória antiga volta a nós!"
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A_Vivid_Chaos wrote:
Last Sunday Moonspell came to Argentina and they were accompanied with Tiamat. The way I heard Fernando Ribeiro shouting was awesome. He brought his videocamera and filmed us while we were singing as if we were in a football match. Very sweet. I enjoyed a perfect night. Both bands are incredible.
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busha69 wrote:
This band doesn´t tour enough!!! [3] true...
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Mgferraresso wrote:
I saw 'em yesterday here in Sao Paulo... what a GREAT presentation !!! Vampiria almost killed me! :D
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StatelyLover wrote:
This band doesn´t tour enough!!! [2]
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asdariel wrote:
I JUST SAW THEM AT MEXICO CITY, IT WAS AMAZING ! ! ! !
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AlexdeTroy wrote:
This band doesn´t tour enough!!!
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gravewolf82 wrote:
@Lolupop: Well they did have a Finnish bass player for some time (Niclas Etelävuori) and recorded some of their albums here .....so, not far from the truth :D
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Lolupop wrote:
"Portuguese black metal/gothic metal band" I thought they were from Finland or some place colder,I am a shame :((( lol.
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Heruraha wrote:
e dobry jest ;)
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drmon wrote:
Nie przesadzaj.
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NightShaDowww wrote:
przesluchalam caly album night eternal... ciary po plecach. Cudo!
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Zennino wrote:
Luna!
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dewfaced wrote:
I love his subtle voice and his accent! Saw them live in Las Vegas with Dimmu Borgir and Danzig...Totally Kick ass!
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streetjunkie wrote:
I like their recent releases, first ones are too satanic for me.
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akaromi wrote:
http://www.last.fm/group/Metalheads+in+Training
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Events
- Nov 17 Moonspell e Tiamat Carioca Club, São Paulo, Brazil
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Dec
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MOONSPELL in Bulgaria
Blue Box, Sofiya, Bulgaria
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Dec
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Taksirat BOOM
Skopski Saem, Скопје, Macedonia
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