Soen is a progressive metal supergroup consisting of various high-profile extreme metal musicians, leaded by the brilliant Martin Lopez (Ex Amon Amarth e Opeth), returns to Portugal for two special shows, based on the promotion of their excellent new album – Lykaia.
Martin Lopez has described Soen's music as "melodic, heavy, intricate and very different than everything else." Their debut, Cognitive, was released in February 2012 receiving positive critical reception, the members' technical proficiency was praised the most. Although many reviewers noted stylistic similarities to the music of Tool, the band has proven to be much more than that.
«Lykaia», released on February, it’s Soen’s third album and features Lopez on the drums, Joel Ekelöf on the vocals, Joakim Platbarzdis on guitars and Stefan Stenberg on bass guitar. This is, so far, their most complete and promising record.
In Ancient Greece the Lykaia (Greek: Λυκαία) was an archaic festival with a secret ritual on the slopes of the tallest peak in rustic Arcadia; Mount Lykaion, Wolf Mountain. The rituals and myths of this primitive rite of passage centered upon an ancient threat of cannibalism and the possibility of a werewolf transformation for the participating epheboi (adolescent males).
With excellent reviews and recognition, this record reaches the top with the live performances, so it’s expected nothing less than two memorable shows.
Soen
As special guests, the evening will be opened by Madder Mortem, a Norwegian progressive metal band, active since 1997.
Madder Mortem have released so far 6 albums and will be promoting «Red in tooth and claw», promising an excellent show.
Madder Mortem
Location:
RCA Club
Rua João Saraiva 18, 1700-250 Lisboa
About the author
Free Music – Event promoter.
Free Music was born in Almada, near Lisbon, Portugal in August 2004. It began with the initiative of two friends who took the risk and decided to do something different and meaningful in the musical scene.
In the first three years of existence, Free Music specialized in electronic music events, working with the best national Djs and several top international Djs - Dj Chus, Pete Tha Zouk, Frank Maurel, D-Formation, Julian Poker, Luca Ricci and Carlos Manaça, to name but a few. Free Music partners included several renowned venues in Almada and Lisbon such as Waikiki, Estado Chic, RS Klub, W, and Sabotage.
After a period of transition, as Free Music grew and matured its place in the market, Free Music organized and promoted several music festivals with a wide spectrum of bands and musical styles, from world music to rock and metal. Bands like Terrakota, Kumpania Algazarra, Dead Combo, More Than A Thousand, R.A.M.P, Bizarra Locomotiva, Mão Morta, Moonspell, etc. have participated in our gigs in the last few years.
Free Music is the promoter of the PHANTASTICUS! Festival, which counts two successful editions in the Halloween periods of 2011 and 2012, with the best horror movies allied to a music, art and workshops. PHANTASTICUS! Festival brought to Almada bands like Moonspell, Bizarra Locomotiva, Dead Combo, Capitão Fantasma, Ninja Kora, Miss Lava, Alternative Carpark, Crossed Fire We Are the Damned, Opus Diabolicum and Shadowsphere.
In 2014, PHANTASTICUS has moved to MazeFest, event divided by two acts and two venues, with very strong and unique shows.
At the present time, Free Music is working with several bands in terms of management and promotion, and also organizing events for the forthcoming season.
