MOONSPELL in Belgrade – „God is a Vampire Tour + IOTUNN + TODOMAL

Name: MOONSPELL in Belgrade – „God is a Vampire Tour + IOTUNN + TODOMAL
Start: 2027-04-02T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2027-04-02T23:59:59+02:00
Location: Zappa Barka

Zappa Barka | Beograd | 02.04.2027. 20:00

Dark melodies, heavy riffs and gothic atmosphere will once again fill Zappa Barka. This time, Moonspell will be joined by Iotunn and TodoMal.

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The Portuguese gothic metal legends return to Zappa Barka

Portuguese gothic metal legends Moonspell are returning to Belgrade. The band will perform at Zappa Barka on Friday, April 2, 2027, as headliners of the „God is a Vampire” Tour.

Moonspell has been one of the most beloved metal bands among Serbian fans for decades. Led by charismatic frontman Fernando Ribeiro, the band has created a sound that is instantly recognisable.

Dark melodies, heavy riffs and gothic atmosphere will once again fill Zappa Barka. This time, Moonspell will be joined by Iotunn and TodoMal.

Moonspell – more than three decades of darkness

Since the early 1990s, Moonspell has built one of the most distinctive careers in European gothic metal. Their music has never remained within the boundaries of a single genre.

Early black metal roots gradually merged with gothic metal, doom and dark atmospheric elements. At the centre of it all remains Fernando Ribeiro’s unmistakable voice.

Over more than three decades, the band has also built a strong connection with Serbian audiences. Their previous shows have shown just how special that relationship has become.

The „God is a Vampire” Tour offers another chance to experience Moonspell in a full headline setting.

Iotunn and TodoMal join Moonspell at Zappa Barka

Danish-Faroese band Iotunn will join them as special guests. The band has attracted growing attention from metal audiences in recent years.

Their music combines progressive and melodic metal with death metal and atmospheric elements. The result is a sound that can be massive, heavy and highly melodic at the same time.

Spanish doom band TodoMal will open the evening. Their music is built around heavy riffs, dark atmospheres and an eclectic approach to doom metal.

Three bands will bring three different visions of the darker side of metal. Doom, progressive elements and Moonspell’s signature gothic sound will connect the entire evening.

Concert Details

Date, venue and tickets

📅 Date: April 2, 2027

📍 Venue: Zappa Barka, Belgrade

🎸 Moonspell + Iotunn + TodoMal

🎫 Early Bird: 3,700 RSD

🎫 Presale: 4,100 RSD

🎫 Door Price: 4,500 RSD

🎟️ Tickets: Hangtime website

🏷️ Physical tickets: Katakombe Bar and Zappa Bar (coming soon)

Why you shouldn’t miss Moonspell in Belgrade

Moonspell and the Belgrade audience already share a long history. This time, the Portuguese band returns to Zappa Barka as headliners of the „God is a Vampire” Tour.

That means a full Moonspell headline show with room to explore different periods of their long career.

With Iotunn and TodoMal joining the bill, this is more than another Moonspell return. The entire evening will explore the darker, heavier and more atmospheric sides of metal.

Conclusion

Moonspell returns to Belgrade on April 2, 2027. Fernando Ribeiro and the band will take over Zappa Barka once again, joined by Iotunn and TodoMal.

Early Bird tickets are available through the Hangtime website. Get yours in time.

MOONSPELL – Portuguese gothic metal giants

Who are Moonspell

Moonspell are a Portuguese metal band formed in 1992 in the Lisbon area. Emerging from the band Morbid God, they have grown over more than three decades into one of the most recognizable names in European gothic and dark metal.

From the very beginning, their music has combined the heaviness of extreme metal with dark atmospheres, melancholy and drama. Throughout different periods of their career, they have explored gothic, black and dark metal while maintaining their own distinctive identity.

The deep vocals of Fernando Ribeiro, dense guitars and atmospheric keyboards have become key elements of their sound.

“Under the Moonspell” and the rise from the underground

Their first major step came with the release of “Under the Moonspell” in 1994. The mini-album combined the intensity of black metal with medieval atmospheres and Portuguese musical influences.

The response from the international underground scene opened the door to a deal with Century Media. Even at this early stage, it was clear that Moonspell had no intention of following established metal formulas.

Their real breakthrough came just one year later.

“Wolfheart” – the album that changed everything

Their debut album “Wolfheart” was released in 1995 and laid the foundations for Moonspell’s cult status.

Songs such as “Alma Mater”, “Vampiria” and “Wolfshade (A Werewolf Masquerade)” became essential parts of their repertoire. The album defined the combination of aggression, melody, atmosphere and dark romanticism that would characterize much of their career.

The success of Wolfheart took them from the Portuguese underground to European tours. Moonspell began building an international audience that would follow them for decades.

“Irreligious” and gothic metal classics

One year later came “Irreligious”, an album that further expanded the band’s sound and international reach.

Gothic elements became more prominent, but their metal foundations remained intact. “Opium” became one of their best-known songs, while the album established Moonspell as one of the key names in European gothic metal.

Wolfheart and Irreligious remain two cornerstone albums of their career. In the years that followed, the band continued to evolve and explore different sides of their musical identity.

Three decades of evolution

Throughout their career, Moonspell have never remained tied to a single period or sound.

Albums such as “Sin/Pecado”, “The Butterfly Effect”, “The Antidote”, “Memorial”, “Night Eternal”, “Alpha Noir”, “Extinct”, “1755” and “Hermitage” have revealed different sides of the band.

At times, gothic and dark metal came to the forefront. At others, they returned to their more extreme roots or embraced a more atmospheric and experimental approach.

It is precisely this ability to evolve that has allowed them to remain relevant for more than three decades without abandoning their own identity.

Moonspell live

Live performances have been one of the most important parts of Moonspell’s identity since their early years.

Their shows combine theatricality, dark atmosphere and metal energy. Fernando Ribeiro has also become one of the most recognizable frontmen on the European gothic metal scene.

More than three decades after their formation, the band continues to perform around the world. Their audience now spans several generations of gothic, dark and extreme metal fans.

“Far From God” – a return to dark romanticism

A new chapter arrived with “Far From God”, released on July 3, 2026, via Napalm Records. The album emerged after five years of creative exploration and is described by the band as a return to their own identity.

Dark romanticism, drama and heaviness once again take centre stage. Producer Jaime Gomez Arellano, known for his work with Paradise Lost, Sólstafir and Ghost, helped connect the atmosphere of the band’s classic era with contemporary production.

The title track “Far From God” explores a tragic vampire love story. “Cross Your Heart” deals with lives lost, while “The Great Wolf in the Sky” explores themes of loss, memory and devotion.

Ribeiro’s deep vocals, layered keyboards and dense guitars are once again at the heart of the sound. Napalm Records describes the album as Moonspell’s “Irreligious” for the 21st century.

Info

🎤 Artist: Moonspell

📍 Lisbon, Portugal

🎵 Genre: gothic metal • dark metal • extreme metal

📅 Formed: 1992

💿 Key releases: Under the Moonspell (1994) • Wolfheart (1995) • Irreligious (1996) • Memorial (2006) • Night Eternal (2008) • 1755 (2017) • Hermitage (2021) • Far From God (2026)

🔥 Latest album: Far From God (2026)

🎛️ Line-up: Fernando Ribeiro – vocals • Ricardo Amorim – guitar • Pedro Paixão – keyboards • Aires Pereira – bass • Hugo Ribeiro – drums

⭐ Known for: combining gothic and extreme metal, dark romanticism, atmospheric sound, the landmark albums Wolfheart and Irreligious, and intense, theatrical live performances

TODOMAL – doom metal from the desolate landscapes of Spain

Who are TodoMal

TodoMal are a Spanish metal band formed in 2020. The project was founded by Christopher B. Wildman and Javier Fernández, two experienced multi-instrumentalists from the Spanish underground scene.

Their music is rooted in traditional doom metal but reaches far beyond its usual boundaries. Heavy, slow riffs are combined with the vastness of space rock, church music, classic hard rock and cinematic atmospheres.

The result is a sound that can feel monumental, melancholic and hypnotic at the same time.

“Ultracrepidarian” and the beginning of the story

Their debut album “Ultracrepidarian” was released in 2021.

TodoMal established the foundations of their distinctive sound with their very first release. Doom metal was layered with psychedelic and atmospheric elements, while lengthy compositions provided enough space to gradually build tension.

The desolate landscapes of rural Spain served as an important source of inspiration. A sense of space, solitude and isolation became one of the recurring themes throughout their work.

“A Greater Good” and an expanding sound

Their second album “A Greater Good” followed in 2023.

The band developed a denser and more complex sound on the album. Traditional doom remained at its core, but atmospheric, progressive and psychedelic elements were given even more room.

The album attracted the attention of specialist metal media and further expanded TodoMal’s audience beyond the Spanish underground scene.

“Graveyards of Joy” – a new chapter

Their third album “Graveyards of Joy” was released in July via Season of Mist.

On the album, TodoMal continue to explore themes of melancholy, loss, solitude and desolate spaces. Heavy doom riffs meet expansive atmospheric passages, keyboards and an almost cinematic sense of space.

The album continues the ideas explored on their previous releases while developing them into an even broader and more ambitious sonic world.

From a studio duo to a full band

TodoMal began as a creative partnership between Christopher B. Wildman and Javier Fernández, but expanded into a five-piece line-up for live performances.

Additional guitar, drums, keyboards and vocals allow the band to bring their layered studio music to the stage without losing its heaviness or atmosphere.

This expanded format gives their songs additional dynamics and intensity in a live setting.

TodoMal live

TodoMal have performed at festivals including Be Prog! My Friend, Under the Doom and Frantic Fest, building a reputation beyond their native Spanish scene.

They have shared stages with artists such as Candlemass, My Dying Bride and Dødheimsgard, which gives a good indication of the musical territory they inhabit.

From traditional doom and psychedelia to the progressive and more extreme edges of metal, TodoMal belong to a new generation of bands that use the classic heaviness of the genre as a starting point rather than a destination.

Info

🎤 Artist: TodoMal

📍 Spain

🎵 Genre: doom metal • psychedelic doom • space rock • atmospheric metal

📅 Formed: 2020

💿 Discography: Ultracrepidarian (2021) • A Greater Good (2023) • Graveyards of Joy (2026)

🔥 Latest album: Graveyards of Joy (2026)

🎛️ Creative core: Christopher B. Wildman • Javier Fernández

🎸 Live line-up: five-piece line-up featuring additional guitar, drums, keyboards and vocals

⭐ Known for: combining traditional doom metal, space rock, psychedelia, church music and cinematic atmospheres

IOTUNN – progressive metal between Earth and space

Who are Iotunn

Iotunn are a Danish-Faroese metal band from Copenhagen who have been active under this name since 2015. The creative core of the band consists of brothers and guitarists Jesper and Jens Nicolai Gräs.

Their musical roots go back to 1970s rock, but over the years Iotunn have developed a much broader and more ambitious sound. Their music brings together progressive metal, melodic death metal and vast atmospheric passages.

Guitar harmonies, lengthy compositions and a sense of vastness have become an important part of their identity.

Jón Aldará and his distinctive vocals

An important step in the band’s development was the arrival of Faroese singer Jón Aldará, also known for his work with Hamferð.

His voice is one of the elements that immediately sets Iotunn apart. Aldará moves between powerful clean singing and extreme vocals, often within the same song.

This range perfectly complements music that constantly shifts between melodic, atmospheric and intensely heavy passages.

“The Wizard Falls” and the first steps

The first major release under the Iotunn name was the EP “The Wizard Falls”, released in 2016.

Even at this early stage, the band showed an interest in progressive song structures, powerful guitar melodies and heavy metal foundations.

The following years brought further development of both their sound and line-up. The result of this process was their first full-length album and an international breakthrough.

“Access All Worlds” and the international breakthrough

The debut album “Access All Worlds” was released in 2021 via Metal Blade Records.

The album presented Iotunn in a far more ambitious form. Progressive metal and melodic death metal took on an almost cosmic atmosphere, while the lengthy compositions allowed the band to gradually build their own musical worlds.

Access All Worlds attracted the attention of international metal audiences and critics, establishing Iotunn as one of the more exciting new names on the European progressive metal scene.

“Kinship” – an even more ambitious Iotunn

The second album “Kinship” was released in 2024. Across eight tracks, the band further expanded on the ideas introduced on their debut.

At the heart of the album are human nature, relationships and the consequences of the choices we make. Musically, monumental atmospheric passages alternate with melodic guitars, progressive structures and extreme metal.

Rather than simply repeating the formula of their first album, Iotunn used Kinship to expand their musical universe even further.

Iotunn live

Iotunn’s music takes on a particular power in a live setting. Their layered studio compositions gain additional weight on stage, while the combination of guitar harmonies and Aldará’s vocal range creates a powerful contrast between melody and extremity.

The band’s live side is documented on the “Waves over Copenhell” release from 2026, recorded during their performance at the renowned Danish festival Copenhell.

Iotunn are a band whose reputation has continued to grow in recent years. They are certainly worth experiencing live to understand why more and more people are talking about them.

Info

🎤 Artist: Iotunn

📍 Copenhagen, Denmark / Faroe Islands

🎵 Genre: progressive metal • melodic death metal • atmospheric metal

📅 Active as Iotunn since: 2015

💿 Discography: The Wizard Falls EP (2016) • Access All Worlds (2021) • Kinship (2024) • Waves over Copenhell (2026)

🔥 Latest studio album: Kinship (2024)

🎙️ Vocals: Jón Aldará

🎸 Founders and creative core: Jesper Gräs • Jens Nicolai Gräs

⭐ Known for: combining progressive and melodic death metal, monumental atmospheres, guitar harmonies and Jón Aldará’s range between clean singing and extreme vocals