This new Project, assumedly old-school heavy metal, comes out of ALKATEYA’s departure of its frontman and vocalist, João Pinto, the drummer Manuel “Animal†and guitarist Pedro Simões. These three guys plus Pedro Mendes, the former bassist from G.A.R.(an old Portuguese rock band from the 90s, whose vocalist was Miguel Pinto, lead vocals from one of the very first heavy metal bands in Portugal, SEPULCRO) assembled GARGULA in September 2007. Due to professional demands, Manuel “Animal†was unable to continue and in November himself presented Paulo Caldas, as a possible substitute, which he became after the first full rehearsal.
In December GARGULA started recording 3 new songs, “The Bets Are Onâ€, “Eager†and “V 12â€, recorded and mixed at Lxpro studio (Odivelas) and mastered by Mika Jussila, of FinnVox Studios.Recordings at LxPro on December 2007
In September of 2008, the drummer Paulo Caldas had to leave the band, and was replaced by Artur Mendes, which already performed the drums recordings for the new 3 tunes that are about to be uploaded in Myspace: 1. Fire & Wind; 2. No Turn Away (the Gladiator’s fate); 3. S.O.S. Stay alert!â€
Gargula’s present set-list for gigs. Contact Us!The Bets Are On (Gargula 2008©) Insanity (Alkateya 2006©) Eager (Gargula 2008©) S.O.S. (Gargula 2009©) Star Riders (Alkateya 1987©) Fire & Wind (Gargula 2009©) No Turn Away (Gargula 2009©) Exodus (Alkateya 1986©) V12 (Gargula 2008©) Demon Rider (Gargula 2008©) Face To Face (Alkateya 1990©)
GARGULA
a/c João Pinto
Apartado 1018, 1495-997 Algés, Portugal
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