Cirith Ungol said goodbye to Brazil. The band, which gained cult status, had been active since the 1970s but decided to end its activities. Brazilian fans had the opportunity to witness this historic and exclusive event in São Paulo. The performance took place at the traditional Hangar 110 and welcomed fans of all ages, who wanted to say their final farewell. The night also featured Night Demon , a band that has carried the torch of traditional metal with mastery, as well as the Brazilian bands Hellish War and Chumbo .
Chumbo and Hellish War open the evening of celebration at Cirith Ungol
With the audience still arriving at the venue, Chumbo opened the night. With an eighties-inspired look and sound, they delivered an intense show. Opening with the powerful "Você contra o Mundo" (You Against the World), the band made it clear what they were all about, followed by the explosive "Lutar" (Fight), which got the crowd going wild. The heaviness of "Lixo Humano" (Human Trash) and the grandeur of "Honra e Glória" (Honor and Glory) reinforced the band's strong identity. With "Rock de Alta Voltagem" (High Voltage Rock), a celebratory atmosphere took over, preparing the ground for the memorable "Chumbo". In closing, "Você Não É Ninguém" (You Are Nobody) won over the audience and reaffirmed Chumbo's strength on the national scene.
Hellish War set the stage ablaze with an intense show. Opening with the powerful "Hellish War," the band showcased their strength with memorable riffs and contagious energy. The audience vibrated with "The Challenge" and sang along to the chorus of "Metal Forever," celebrating their passion for the genre. The closing with "We Are Living for the Metal" transformed the show into a true tribute to the style. It was a great warm-up for what was to come.
Night Demon thrills the audience
The clock struck 9 PM when Night Demon took the stage. The Californian trio, formed by Jarvis Leatherby (bass and vocals), Armand John Anthony (guitar), and Dusty Squires (drums), masterfully recaptured the essence of the NWOBHM. With a sound that perfectly balances traditional heavy metal with a powerful performance, the band thrilled the audience from the start, delivering an incredible show. The show began with "Outsider," the title track from their most recent album, taking fans on a journey through time to the best of the genre in the 1980s. Without a moment to breathe, the trio followed with "Screams in the Night," one of the group's most emblematic songs, which kept the energy high. From the very beginning, Night Demon demonstrated total command of the stage, leading the audience with a magnetic performance.
There was no shortage of standout moments, and “Escape From Beyond” and “Dawn Rider” were very well received, showing how the band's repertoire maintains a perfect balance between striking riffs and melody. In “The Howling Man,” the atmosphere bordered on the supernatural, with the band creating an immersive mood that made the audience vibrate. The drawn-out “Beyond the Grave” brought a darker and more measured moment, proving the trio's versatility and their ability to create atmospheric songs that go beyond speed and aggressive riffs.
Band interrupts show but leaves to a standing ovation
However, a curious episode marked the performance of "Welcome to the Night." Despite requests from vocalist and bassist Jarvis not to film during that song, some people insisted, and the band interrupted the performance twice, even threatening to end the show. The request made sense, highlighting the moment, the now, a gesture that reinforced Night Demon's "old school" attitude and their appreciation for the live experience. This detail ended up intensifying the connection between band and audience, showing that, there, at that moment, the only thing that mattered was the music. The closing with "Night Demon" was apotheotic, with the audience completely captivated and the band leaving the stage to thunderous applause. The audience, visibly satisfied, gave the trio a standing ovation, making this ending a true celebration of heavy metal.
Cirith Ungol on stage
Finally, the most anticipated moment of the night had arrived. Cirith Ungol came to say goodbye to their Brazilian fans. There was a mix of emotions among those present. Happiness bordered on the anguish of what might have been the last time. Setting aside the emotional weight, vocalist Tim Baker took to the stage alongside his longtime companion, Robert Garven (drums), determined to deliver the best for their fans. Joining them, the excellent duo Armand John Anthony (guitar) and Jarvis Leatherby (bass), who had already demonstrated their power with Night Demon, delivered an intense performance, full of nostalgia and emotion, reaffirming the band's mythical status within heavy metal.
The show began overwhelmingly with “Atom Smasher,” one of the band's greatest anthems, sending the audience into a frenzy from the very first chords. Tim Baker's unmistakable vocals, raspy and full of emotion, resonated like a battle cry for the fans. Without a pause for breath, the sequence with “I'm Alive” and “Sailor on the Seas of Fate” kept the energy high, with the audience singing every verse and demonstrating their reverence for Cirith Ungol's epic and dark sound.
The band provides magical moments
The night continued with moments of pure magic. Songs like “Blood & Iron” and “Chaos Descends” demonstrated the full weight and complexity of the band's compositions, with striking riffs and an atmosphere charged with mysticism. When “Frost and Fire” began, the audience went wild. This track, one of the band's most iconic, was performed flawlessly, and the chorus echoed through Hangar 110 like an eternal anthem. “Black Machine,” on the other hand, brought a more direct and raw side, leading everyone to headbang.
The show's peak came with "Master of the Pit" and "King of the Dead," two of the band's most powerful songs. The performance was flawless, and the audience's response was thrilling, with fans visibly ecstatic to be witnessing such a special moment. To close the night, "Join the Legion" served as a true call to the brotherhood of metal. A final tribute to the devotion of Cirith Ungol's followers. If this was indeed the band's last show in Brazil, there couldn't have been a more grandiose and symbolic farewell.
In the end, the emotion was visible both on stage and in the audience. Cirith Ungol delivered a memorable show, demonstrating that, even after decades on the road, their music remains alive and relevant. For Brazilian fans, this performance will be remembered as a celebration of the legacy of one of the most unique heavy metal bands. If this was a farewell, it was a farewell worthy of legends. If there is a return, it will be received with even more fervor. But, regardless of the future, what happened at Hangar 110 that night was pure history being written.
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