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Portugal’s very own Death/Black Metal Act

by The Metalverse

Updated November 23, 2024

Bio

Since their inception in early 2019, Vøidwomb has shown a strong commitment to delivering their extreme sound while creating a distinct identity. Originating from Viana do Castelo, Portugal, the 5-piece metal act showcases a brutally heavy sound that blends the sounds of death & black metal into a fresh and modern yet familiar and beloved sound.

In February 2021, the debut EP "Altars of Cosmic Devotion" was released via renowned German label, Iron Bonehead, sparking both national and international interest. The EP was also released in two cassette editions by a Portuguese label, Gruesome Records, and an American label, Sunshine Ward Recordings.

Crushing heaviness, dark atmospheres, and engaging melodies have been the band's trademarks since its beginning. Vøidwomb's music oscillates between black metal and death metal, sometimes diving into the nuances of a more doom-influenced style. Due to the pandemic, the band's first live performances were delayed until November of that year. The Portuguese act's debut concert took place in their hometown and since then the band has continued to grow, playing all over their home country, as well as in Spain, France, Luxembourg, and even Germany – where they represented Portugal at the Wacken Metal Battle 2024.

Latest Work:

On April 26, 2024, the band released the album Spiritual Apotheosis, which was named Album of the Month by the renowned national magazine Caminhos Metálicos, through the prestigious Avantgarde Music label. Vøidwomb is already working on new material that will showcase their dedication, growing ambition, and remarkable musical talent.

This latest release allowed the band to reach a wider audience, culminating in a successful first European mini-tour held in July 2024. Following the positive reception outside of Portugal, the band is focused on performing regularly abroad in the near future. They continue to grow and are often seen as following in the footsteps of their compatriots Moonspell and, more recently, Gaerea.

In addition to expanding their presence in Europe, Vøidwomb is also committed to establishing connections in the Americas. The release of a cassette edition of their latest album by a Brazilian label forms part of the band's strategy to reach new audiences and markets beyond Europe. The band also recently announced their affiliation with the booking and management agency NICK GRIMA MGT for Europe.

FFO

Black Metal, Death Metal, Extreme Metal

Lineup:

M.S. Vøid - Vocals

Fractal - Guitar

Lord - Guitar

F.S. Vøid - Bass and Backup Vocals

Noctvs - Drums

Links

Wacken Open Air Live Performance

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Press:

Distorted Sound Mag

"The only real shortcoming of Altars of Cosmic Devotion is that there isn’t more of it. At just five tracks and 17 minutes long, there simply isn’t enough here to satiate the need they’ve created for their own style of blackened death metal."

Head Banger Reviews

"Not reliant on riffs or the imagery that much of the sound has leaned on to great success over the decades, the power that “Spiritual Apotheosis” offers is nothing that is to be taken lightly whatsoever lest your soul be lost forward in the abyss Vøidwomb dives into."

Vøidwomb on the cover of Distorted Sound Mag:

"Black metal, in particular, is exceedingly good at diving into those very depths with only the best able to show us new sights into such a maddening realm. By all accounts, Vøidwomb is one such act whose proper entry is something to be heralded"

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