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Gil Metralha
Gil Metralha was born António José Oliveira in 1955 in Beato, a working-class district of Lisbon. He formed his band in 1982, drawing from punk rock and...
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A Gente Briga
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Cachaça Crew
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Classe A
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Cobra Cega
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Máfia Latina
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O Bonde
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O Bonde (part. ConeCrewDiretoria, Shawlin)
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Romance Proibido
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Tipo Colômbia
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Gil Metralha was born António José Oliveira in 1955 in Beato, a working-class district of Lisbon. He formed his band in 1982, drawing from punk rock and Portuguese folk traditions. His 1983 song "Cobra Cega" became a defining track, known for its direct lyrics about political corruption.
Other songs like "Máfia Latina" and "Romance Proibido" continued in a similar vein, blending social commentary with raw musical energy.
He released several albums in the early 1980s, including the 1983 record "Cobra Cega" and 1984's "Em Órbita." The music maintained a consistent, unpolished approach that resonated with listeners looking for something outside the mainstream.
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