Moonspell

Moonspell is a goth metal band from Portugal, initially formed in 1989 as "Morbid God" by Fernando Ribeiro (vocals) and Ares (drums) and two others as a black metal band.

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The band explored their sound and recorded demos and EPs until 1992 when they decided to change their name to Moonspell. They continued to develop their identity, releasing the demo Anno Satanae in 1993 culminating in their breakthrough moment, career-wise, when they supported Cradle of Filth around 1994 in a concert in Lisbon, Portugal, shortly thereafter releasing their most "metal sounding" release Under the Moonspell.

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