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DIVINE LUST

Melancholic Metal

About Me

... Not only sun and splendour reside in Europe’s westernmost city. Since a time that can't be recalled, there has been a deeply entrenched feeling of longing and gloom existing on old Lisbon's narrow and shadowed streets. This naturally reflects in the character, blood and soul of the Portuguese people. Just listen to the ultimate evidence – Fado - the genuine Portuguese national song whose name derives from the Latin fatum, which means fate and destiny.
This emotional heritage intersperses with the warm and bright tones of a Portuguese tear-shaped Fado guitar, as it does with Divine Lust’s Melancholic Metal, both born from an ever-present doomy and desolate mood.
Divine Lust came to life in 1998 with their first live appearance. Since then, about half hundred shows have been performed, some of those on the same bill as references to the band and this musical genre itself, namely Anathema in 2001, My Dying Bride in 2002 and a short Iberian tour with To/Die/For and Beseech in 2006.
Regarding studio affairs, the band’s curriculum includes a demo CD entitled "Terceiro Pecado" released in 1999 and the debut album "Divine Lust" which was launched in 2002. The latter provided the group with a reasonable amount of exposure. A video-clip from the song "Morrigan" was air-played on several TV channels and the band appeared on national TV stations Sic Radical and NTV. The general feedback on the album in the press was equally encouraging.
"The Bitterest Flavours" is Divine Lust’s long-awaited second full-length. It was recorded at Medusa Lab Studios and comprises 11 new songs. Besides band members Filipe Gonçalves (vocals and guitars), João Costa (drums), António Capote (keyboards) and Ricardo Pinhal (guitars), this recording was enhanced by the talent of Paula Teixeira (female vocals), Tiago Flores (violinist of the strings combo, Corvos), Ricardo Marques (Portuguese guitar) and Dikk (bass).
Music and lyrics wise, "The Bitterest Flavours" is the result of years of artistic maturation and emotional catharsis. The album release is set for May 26th, by the french label Deadsun Records.

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Member Since: 8/10/2005
Band Website: divinelust.com
Band Members: Filipe Gonçalves [V/G]
João Costa [D]
António Capote [K]
Ricardo Pinhal [G]
Sounds Like: Doom... Heavy... Dark Metal
Type of Label: None

My Blog

First Divine Lust shows for 2008!

Divine Lust began to schedule shows for 2008! The debut will happen in May 17th at Ilusões Bar, located at Caxias with support from Mons Lvnae. At May 30th, a special evening will take place at Uptown...
Posted by DIVINE LUST on Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:11:00 PST

Divine Lust signs with Deadsun Records - New Album Out on May 26th

The new Divine Lust album will be released by the french label Deadsun Records. The release date is May 26th. Expect more new...
Posted by DIVINE LUST on Tue, 19 Feb 2008 06:30:00 PST

"The Bitterest Flavours" - Listen online!

The new Divine Lust album is finished and is currently being showcased within the label "industry". The final track-list goes as follows:- Last Will Left...- ... A Long Way Down- Good By Love [Sample ...
Posted by DIVINE LUST on Wed, 21 Nov 2007 10:33:00 PST

Album Title and Recordings update

The recordings of Divine Lust's new album are finished.The album title can now be announced as "The Bitterest Flavours"....
Posted by DIVINE LUST on Thu, 17 May 2007 04:02:00 PST

DIVINE LUST recording New Album

The recordings of Divine Lust's second full-length album began last January 15th.Taking place at Medusa Lab Studios - formerly known as "Estúdio 45" and "Neon Studios"; located at Amadora, Portugal -,...
Posted by DIVINE LUST on Fri, 30 Mar 2007 06:47:00 PST