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Moonspell – Far From God (2026) – Review

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From early on in the RMR zine’s existence, Moonspell has been an ever-returning companion of sorts. The crew was forever fascinated with our first finding, Extinct. The puffy-nippled, yet gruesome female torso kinda drew us to the record as if the Lord of The Flies had called. But then, the record itself was somewhat hard fare for a fledgling music review site. But then, we stumbled across Night Eternal. This one carried real heft, a brutally dark, murderously ominous atmosphere that would not leave you until the last note disappeared into the ether.

The heavy, all-Portuguese 2017 piece … [...] Click to raid more!

Moonspell – Hermitage (2021) – Review

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Do you know what I like about Moonspell? They always deliver something new on every record. I often think back to the quietly aggressive desperation on Extinct or the delicious menace on Night Eternal.1 1755 was a bit more touchy, yet the idea to do an album in Portuguese without clear vocals was quite a feat. Because, earthquake centuries ago, you know.

Insinuations and rumors have it that the band may not continue for much longer. And that’s not necessarily something I fancy to hear. Because this band’s dark and melancholy ways have very much become part … [...] Click to raid more!

Moonspell – 1755 (2017) – Review

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Do you know what I really had to get used to? A Moonspell record all in Portuguese – with some Latin thrown in for good measure. But then, it fits the theme, doesn’t it?

The record tells the story of the massive 1755 earthquake that ravaged Lisbon that same year. And – believe it or not – this still resonates with parts of the Portuguese population to this day. As to the RockmusicRaider sprawling officescape, we do like a theme-based album at any time of the day. Because – usually – those get us the juiciest metal dishes to taste from. … [...] Click to raid more!

Moonspell – Night Eternal (2008) – Review!

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By Loki, the 9th studio album Night Eternal of the Portuguese band Moonspell is hard chow. You really need to listen to this jumble of tracks a few times and apply some goodwill at first. And I mean really go for it!

To take it all in IS tough – blackened, darkly ominous Gothic Metal sounds emerging from my earphones. Brutal, technically very demanding, riffs and harsh vocals assaulting your eardrums and virtually marching through your brain. If it is not burned away – that is – after listening to this record repeatedly. 

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