Country of origin:
Portugal
Location:
Funchal, Madeira
Status:
Split-up
Formed in:
2009
Genre:
Symphonic Black Metal
Themes:
N/A
Last label:
Unsigned/independent
Years active:
2009-2019
Hideous Evocation were a symphonic black metal band from Funchal, Madeira, active between 2009 and 2019, and remembered for their sole full‑length album No God Land (2017). Their music blended orchestral arrangements with black‑metal aggression, shaped by a small but dedicated lineup that defined the project’s sound during its decade of activity.
Hideous Evocation were founded on Madeira Island by Nelson De Sousa, Guilherme Abreu, and Danny Saldanha, who sought to create a symphonic black/death metal project distinct from the island’s limited extreme‑metal landscape. The band’s formation is described as emerging from shared experimentation in composition, production, and a desire to explore a style “much heard but rarely practiced” in Madeira.
Their sound combined:
This hybrid approach placed them within the symphonic black/death tradition, with a strong emphasis on melody and atmosphere.
Their only full‑length release, No God Land, appeared in 2017 as an independent digital album. It features six tracks:
The album runs 28:03 minutes and showcases the band’s full lineup:
Danny Saldanha — vocals, lyrics
Guilherme Abreu — guitars, bass
Nelson De Sousa — keyboards, synthesizers, drum programming
Zé Rodrigues — guest guitar solo (track 4)
The record is characterized by symphonic arrangements layered over black/death structures, with a polished yet independently produced sound.
Hideous Evocation disbanded in 2019, leaving behind a single but well‑crafted album that stands as a unique contribution from Madeira’s extreme‑metal scene. Their work remains accessible through digital platforms and continues to circulate among listeners of symphonic black metal.
| No God Land | Full-length | 2017 |