About Susan Welch

Lover of music. Lover of writing. Music is the audible form of emotion, and I have a deep need to find out what it takes to make a song, an album...a band. When a musician says, "No one has ever asked me that before," or "That was the best interview I've ever done," I know I've done my job right.

2024 Grammy’s – Should Metal Be Better Represented? Do We Care?

I’m thoroughly confused by the 2024 Grammys.  Wait!  I’m confused about the Grammy’s in general. “Metal is not a key category” – this statement is listed in multiple places on the internet. Weird, because according [...]

By |2024-02-08T07:11:53+00:00February 8th, 2024|All Categories, Editorials, Featured Home Page Banner|Comments Off on 2024 Grammy’s – Should Metal Be Better Represented? Do We Care?

Show Review: Ancient Unholy Uprising Tour 2023 – Suffocation, Incantation, Skeletal Remains, Stabbing, Vulnere

It was Wednesday night, November 22, 2023, in Portland, Oregon, when the men of Suffocation came to town.  Luckily it was the day before Thanksgiving, so it was a great night to be up late. [...]

By |2023-12-16T23:07:02+00:00December 16th, 2023|Featured Home Page Banner, Show Reviews|Comments Off on Show Review: Ancient Unholy Uprising Tour 2023 – Suffocation, Incantation, Skeletal Remains, Stabbing, Vulnere

Show Review: Meshuggah, In Flames, and Whitechapel – Seattle Paramount Theater – November 24, 2023

What a beautiful venue Seattle's Paramount Theater is.  Normal-ish looking from the outside, but absolutely stunning inside.  [...The opulent theater is known for its lavish decoration reminiscent of the Palace of Versailles."] - per Wikipedia.  [...]

By |2023-12-16T23:06:45+00:00December 16th, 2023|All Categories, Featured Home Page Banner|Comments Off on Show Review: Meshuggah, In Flames, and Whitechapel – Seattle Paramount Theater – November 24, 2023

King Guillotine – Self Titled EP Review

I’m a little late to this review; my apologies to the band and the fans.  This album features five strong, pummeling tracks by four talented Pacific NW musicians. The EP starts out with Annihilation Syndrome.  [...]

By |2023-09-06T21:12:25+00:00September 6th, 2023|All Categories|Comments Off on King Guillotine – Self Titled EP Review

Flogging Molly and Portland’s Roseland Theater Cancel Tuesday’s Show Due to “Credible Threat”

Those excited to see LA’s Celtic punk band Flogging Molly last night in Portland were met with a “go home – show cancelled” message from Flogging Molly, and it was all over social media. The [...]

By |2023-09-03T17:43:36+00:00August 30th, 2023|Featured Home Page Banner, News|Comments Off on Flogging Molly and Portland’s Roseland Theater Cancel Tuesday’s Show Due to “Credible Threat”

Little Miss Nasty | Gina and the Eastern Block | Raven Black – Show Review – April 27, 2023 – Portland, Oregon – Star Theater

Little Miss Nasty | Gina and the Eastern Block | Raven Black – Show Review – April 27, 2023 – Portland, Oregon – Star Theater Having never seen a burlesque show, I was quite [...]

By |2023-05-06T20:54:30+00:00May 6th, 2023|All Categories, Featured Home Page Banner, Show Reviews|Comments Off on Little Miss Nasty | Gina and the Eastern Block | Raven Black – Show Review – April 27, 2023 – Portland, Oregon – Star Theater
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