Electronic Press Kit
Alverca, Portugal — since 2002
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Biography
Engine Meltpoint is a three-piece from Alverca, Portugal, making electronic rock that swings between ambient calm and full-volume noise. Debut album 'Handmade Machine' dropped in October 2025.
Highlights
- Debut album 'Handmade Machine' — October 2025
- 7 releases since 2002
- Electronic rock — ambient textures, heavy grooves, controlled chaos
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Engine Meltpoint — 2026banner
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Engine Meltpoint — Live @ Fábrica de Alternativas, 2025landscape
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Ricardo Quaresma — Live @ Fábrica de Alternativas, 2025landscape
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Engine Meltpoint — Live @ Fábrica de Alternativas, 2025landscape
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Ricardo Quaresma — Live @ Fábrica de Alternativas, 2025portrait
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Ricardo Quaresma — Live @ Fábrica de Alternativas, 2025portrait
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Hélio Freitas — Live @ Fábrica de Alternativas, 2025landscape
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Marco Fernandes — Live @ Fábrica de Alternativas, 2025portrait
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7Releases
14Album Tracks
2002Active Since
Technical Rider
Backline (provided by the band)
- 1x Fender amp — guitar (Ricardo)
- 1x bass head + cabinet (Marco)
- 1x full or partial drum kit (Hélio) — cymbals, pedal and snare always provided by the band; remaining backline subject to venue availability
- 1x Roland SPD-SX (drum triggers)
- 1x MicroKorg synthesizer
- 1x TC Helicon vocal pedal set
- 1x personal mixer (drummer — for in-ear monitoring)
- 1x audio interface (Presonus/Focusrite) — for backtracks and click
- Vocal microphones and 2x mic stands (if needed)
Stage Requirements
- Minimum stage area: 4m x 3m
- 3x power outlets (one per stage position)
- Carpet/mat for drum area
FOH Channels
- 1x main vocals (XLR — from TC Helicon or direct mic)
- 1x guitar (mic on Fender amp)
- 1x MicroKorg synthesizer (DI or line)
- 1x bass (DI from amp head)
- Drums — standard mic setup (kick, snare, overheads, minimum 4 channels)
- 1x Roland SPD-SX (line or DI)
- 1x stereo backtrack (2 channels from audio interface — FOH output)
- 1x secondary vocals / backing vocals — near drums
Monitoring
- 1x monitor wedge — vocalist/guitarist (front right)
- 1x monitor wedge — bassist (front left)
- 1x aux send from FOH to drummer's personal mixer (for in-ear monitoring)
Video / Projection (optional)
- If the venue has a projector, the band provides visual content synced with audio
- Required: 1x HDMI feed from band's computer to projector
- The computer is operated by the drummer and simultaneously controls video and audio backtracks
Sound & Logistics
- PA suitable for venue size
- Minimum 30-minute soundcheck before doors
- Load-in/load-out access near stage
- Water on stage (minimum 3 bottles)
STAGE PLOT
Show History
Upcoming Shows
23MAY2026
Hollywood SpotFeijó, Almada, PTwith Empty Thrones, Line
03OCT2026
Fábrica de AlternativasAlgés, Lisboa, PTwith O Louco
21NOV2026
Okulto BarBraga, PT
Past Shows
18APR2026
X-Treme BarCastelo Branco, PT
03APR2026
Cine IncrívelAlmada, PT
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