Greetings!
So, since all the isolation happened, only recently Lachryma Christi started going to gigs again. But not exactly Black Metal gigs, so no reviews so far.
A few days ago, there was supposed to be a show of Belphegor plus guests in RCA in Lisbon (PT). However, due to the financial crisis due to inflation and so on, like other bands, Belphegor had to cancel their show, but the guest bands Grievance and ANZV, together with promoters and so, decided to keep their show up. And it really was a very good decision indeed.
This isn't much of a review as it is only a few lines, but the show was very good, so it has to be shared!
So, Lachryma Christi had seen Grievance once before. BTW, there is a review for a show they played with Hecate Enthroned and Invoke, and also an interview, here on the webzine, from years ago, in case you're interested.
Since that time, Grievance became a band I regularly listen to. So the expectations for this show were high. And they exceeded them all completely.
For those who don't know, Grievance are Portuguese, from Caldas da Rainha. And they play a melodic but raw (if possible to mix and match those two words) Black Metal music.
This time, Grievance did an impeccable old school Black Metal show with all that it deserves. Knowing their songs more well than not, I can tell they were perfectly played. I don't mind bands singing in other language, but Grievance keep their lyrics mostly in Portuguese, which is rare nowadays, and awesome.
There was a freezing cold outside, and the show started quite punctually (I even missed one song and had to rush in), so their traditional kind of 90s Black Metal music, accompanied by the also traditional corpse paint, and all their posture and dedication, brought just the perfect atmosphere. It was great, maybe the best show of this year (at least up to this day).
As for ANZV, I haven't heard their music before this show was announced. So a few days before the show, I decided to give it a listen, and I liked it very much. Not exactly what I usually go for, but I liked it very much either way.
They are from Porto (PT) and they play a Black Metal more like Blackened Death Metal. It's different, it's more recent as well (although their musicians have been around for years with other bands), it's also very ritualistic. If while listening to them at home, you get the idea of how ritualistic they are, live there is no mistake.
Starting with incense on the stage which brought a different ambience to the venue, in a very theatrical way they performed their music with no flaw and the public seemed pleased such as was I.
(I apologise for the low quality of the photos, and for the members of the bands missing in them.)
There was merchandise at the entry of the venue. So after it all endend I purchased some stuff, and had the chance to finally meet Koraxid, since we have only communicated online before.
It was a very pleasant night, a very special way of going back to gigs, Black Metal gigs. And these two bands proved that, although they are very different (although both write about ancient deities and not only), they can work very well together, as in playing in the same stage in the same night.
As usual, the venue was impeccable as in great conditions, and the staff was very nice as always, as well.
Important to point these things out too, in my opinion.
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