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SWR Barroselas Metalfest is one of the oldest extreme metal festivals in Portugal. Located in the small, quiet village of Barroselas, it celebrates 20 years this year. It started as a small festival created by two brothers, Ricardo and Tiago Veiga, and it has became legend throughout the years, and a tradition among portuguese extreme metal lovers, even attracting fans from Spain as well. With the years, the Steel Warriors Rebellion, SWR, became an industry of itself, promoting gigs and events aside from the festival and throughout the year.

The festival has had many memorable ...