Mata Ratos
Mata-Ratos is a band formed in early 1982 in Oeiras, in the suburbs of Lisbon, influenced by British and American punk rock from the late 70s and early 80s. The…
Actvs Tragicvs
Taking its name from a cantata by Johan Sebastian Bach (written as a funeral requiem), Actvs Tragicvs will emerge, during the year 1985, in Almada. Formed by Carlos Vara (vocals…
Aqui D’El Rock
A dance group called Osiris, formed by four members living in Lisbon, became one of the first punk music groups in Portugal: Aqui d'El Rock. His first performance as Aqui…
Mão Morta (Dead Hand)
It was in November 1984 that Mão Morta was formed, a Portuguese rock group from Braga, with Joaquim Pinto (bass), Miguel Pedro (guitar) and Adolfo Luxúria Canibal (vocals). Their sound…
Cães Vádios
The group emerged in 1985 in the city of Porto. In an interview with the Porto fanzine "Ressaca Viciosa" they stated that their goals were "to have fun, earn a…
Kú De Judas
Ku de Judas was a Portuguese hardcore punk band formed in 1983. Inspired by the first album by Xutos & Pontapés (78/82), Fernando Serpa (Serpinha), João Pedro Almendra (Autistic) and…