Cellar Darling + Phase Transition

The wait is over! The incredibly talented Cellar Darling are finally making their debut as headliners in Portugal. The Swiss trio, who beautifully combines folk and progressive metal, returns to Portugal after their last visit in 2017, when they performed as support band for the Italian band Lacuna Coil.

Cellar Darling was formed in 2016 following the departure of three members from Eluveitie. Anna Murphy (vocalist and multi-instrumentalist), Merlin Sutter (drummer), and Ivo Henzi (guitarist and bassist) released this new project with a unique and unmistakable sound. The success of their first singles led the band to sign with the great label Nuclear Blast Records.

Their debut album, "This is the Sound", was released in June 2017 and was performed worldwide, including in Portugal during the trio's brief visit to the country. In 2019, they released the highly acclaimed "The Spell", their second album, accompanied by an audiobook narrated by the stunning voice of their vocalist. Cellar Darling's work goes beyond music, creating a storytelling experience that transports listeners to a different world.

In 2021, after a forced break due to the pandemic, the band released a new single, "Dance". Cellar Darling continues to work on new music, captivating fans around the globe.

The band will finally have the chance to present their latest work to the Portuguese fans on March 29th, 2025, at República da Música in Lisbon, and on March 30th, 2025, at Sala Mouco in Porto. As support band, in Lisbon, we will host the absolute live debut of the alternative trio Insvla, formed by Sienna Sally (vocals), Pedro Antunes (piano, keyboards, and orchestrations), and Mário Lopes (guitars). They promise an equally immersive and enchanting performance, hinting at what can be expected from a headlining concert, hopefully soon. In Porto, the opening act will be the progressive trio Phase Transition, formed by Sofia Beco (vocals and violin), Luís Dias (guitar), and Fernando Maia (drums). They will present their EP released in 2020, whetting the appetite of progressive metal fans for their highly anticipated debut album, in which they’re working on.