Moonspell
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Moonspell is a Portuguese gothic metal band formed in 1992. The group released their first EP, Under the Moonspell, in 1994 and followed up with their debut album, Wolfheart, a year later. They quickly became the most recognizable metal band from Portugal[1] and a key figure in gothic metal. Fernando Ribeiro is co-founder, singer and songwriter of the band.
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Origin | Brandoa, Amadora, Portugal |
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Years active | 1992–present |
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Members | Fernando Ribeiro Pedro Paixão Ricardo Amorim Aires Pereira Hugo Ribeiro |
Past members | Miguel Gaspar João Pedro Escoval Duarte Picoto Luís Lamelas João Pereira Sérgio Crestana |
Website | moonspell |
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Moonspell achieved success in Portugal with their 1998 album Sin/Pecado.[2] With Memorial (2006), the group also became the first Portuguese metal band to have a record certified Gold.[3] They are also popular in Germany, where their albums consistently enter the Top 100 Chart.[2]