The symphonic metal legends from Finland have finally come to Puerto Rico!

There’s no doubt that this was the most anticipated concert of the year, and due the announcement of Anette Olzon parted away from the band there was some intrigue about what was going to happened. Later the announcement of Floor Jansen as replacement for Olzon really helped for some of the undecided fan to go and see this combination performed.
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XIBALBA

@ El Birimbao, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico

Review by Dennis Rivera

Photography by Fran Jaume

Puerto Rico Metal scene is a strong one, so every time a band from the outside comes to the Island, it promises to be a great performance and Xibalba’s show at El Birimbao in Rio Piedras Puerto Rico wasn’t an exception!

Vengeance Music & Crew were the responsible to bring this Californian band to the Island for the first time. Xibalba headlined a night full of energy and adrenaline, among them the local bands: “Sentenced to Fight”, “Bajo Presión” and “Los Brothers” did their part to make this show one to remember.

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MUNICIPAL WASTE  @ La Respuesta, San Juan, Puerto Rico

Produced by K&K Entertainment, the Thrash, Mosh & Die concert turned out to be a fun, diverse event in terms of the bands’ performances and crowd reaction. It was a real challenge getting to the event: my car broke down the previous night and I could not find somebody to hitch a ride with! Finally, after many attempts, I managed to hitch a ride with Dennis Rivera, bassist/vocalist of local Thrash Metal band D.O.D.

If it wasn’t for him letting me tag along, this review wouldn’t have been possible, so I am very thankful to him!
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