In 2025, Mão Morta premiered Viva la Muerte!, a show created to simultaneously mark the 50th anniversary of the 25th of April Revolution and the 40th anniversary of the band. An intense and politically committed show, it confronts the resurgence of fascist ideologies today with the legacy of Portuguese protest music, crossing references to José Mário Branco, Adriano, Zeca Afonso, and Ary dos Santos with the experimentalism and unique sound of Mão Morta.
Composed entirely of new songs, Viva la Muerte! articulates rock, lyrics, and experimentalism with a male chorus, symbolically evoking Grândola Vila Morena and Alentejo singing, while expanding the vocal and harmonic possibilities of the group.
After a first series of sold-out performances in iconic venues and an enthusiastic reception from audiences and critics, the show is preparing for a new tour in 2026. Due to its size and nature, it will only be available until the end of that year.Artistic Credits
Lyrics: Adolfo Luxúria Canibal
Music: Miguel Pedro and António Rafael
Arrangements: Mão Morta
Musicians: Adolfo Luxúria Canibal – vocals, Miguel Pedro – drums, electronics, António Rafael – keyboards, electronics, Vasco Vaz – guitar, Ruca Lacerda – guitar and drums, Rui Leal – bass and double bass
Choir: Fernando Pinheiro (direction), Jorge Barata, Lucas Lopes, Paulo Santos Silva, Tiago Regueiras
Costumes: Helena Guerreiro
Seamstress: Hari Machibari
Video Creation: Joana Domingues
Video Production: Canal180
Technical Team:
Nuno Couto - Front of House Sound Design and Operation
Mário Seco - Stage Sound Design and Operation
Fred Rompante - Lighting Design and Operation
Pedro Eugénio Ribeiro - Technical Director Backline
Manuel Toga - Backline Technician
Claudia Pinto - Road Manager
Isabel Dantas - Executive Producer
♿ Accessible seats for people with reduced mobility are available at the António Pinheiro Municipal Theatre box office.
❗Entry is not permitted after the start of the performances, and no refunds will be given for tickets, in accordance with current legislation (Decree-Law No. 23/2014 of February 14, amended by paragraph 5 of article 10 of Decree-Law No. 90/2019, of July 5).
❗Children under 3 years of age are not allowed entry, as stipulated in Decree-Law 23/2014 of February 14, in its current wording (article 26).