Drakkar Pt

The band Drakkar began their quest in September 1990 in Miratejo – Seixal, Portugal. They started by creating some music in the basis of heavy metal since those were the main influences of the band’s founding members: Nelson Silva (Guitar), Paulo Almeida (Bass), and Pedro Arroja (Vocals). After some time the band’s first alignment was completed with Nino Brancal (Guitar) and Pedro Pinto (Drums). Drakkar had their very first concert at Alfeite Gymnasium, on the 1st of February 1992. From that ...

The band Drakkar began their quest in September 1990 in Miratejo – Seixal, Portugal. They started by creating some music in the basis of heavy metal since those were the main influences of the band’s founding members: Nelson Silva (Guitar), Paulo Almeida (Bass), and Pedro Arroja (Vocals). After some time the band’s first alignment was completed with Nino Brancal (Guitar) and Pedro Pinto (Drums). Drakkar had their very first concert at Alfeite Gymnasium, on the 1st of February 1992. From that time onwards the band participated in many other concerts and music contests, where two prominent 1st places were obtained. Along with this musical activity the band alignment went trough several alterations, where the contributions of some musicians such as, Carlos Ferreira, Carlos Rodrigues and Paulo Gabriel (Drums), Hugo Lopes and Hugo Fernandes (Guitar), Carlos Santos and Sérgio Rosa (Bass) must be enhanced. Meanwhile some demo tapes were recorded only for internal consuming (friends, family and some local radios). After many great battles the band’s present alignment is the following: Nelson Silva (Guitar), Miguel Arroja (Guitar) Pedro Arroja (Vocals), Orlando Mestre (Drums) and Rui Neves (Bass). With this alignment Drakkar are presently attending some live concerts, but most importantly, the band is recording their first CD which will be a mixture of classical Drakkar songs with recent compositions. Finally the band would like to emphasize that Drakkar is a Traditional Heavy Metal band trying to play a simple heavy metal style with a strong melodic component and especially with a lot of feeling. AND THE DRAKKAR WILL GO ON !!!