Witnessing the first USA date, in Portland, Oregon, for KISS’s “End of the Road” farewell tour last night was nothing short of amazing. We arrived timely to get our credentials and were stunned to see [...]
It was one of those nice nights when everything went perfectly well. I had a prearranged interview with founding member Trevor Phipps, so I arrived early. Really early. I texted Trevor, told him I was at [...]
The house was packed for a Thursday night in Portland, Oregon, but it was Gwar and Hatebreed after all! Up first was Cleveland’s hardcore punk band, Ringworm. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a dirtier [...]
The bill was full with European metallers Carach Angren (Netherlands), Mors Principium Est (Finland), Wolfheart (Finland), and Empyrean Throne (California). I’m a huge Wolfheart fan. 2017’s “Thyjyys” is one of the best albums I’ve ever heard. [...]
It was the year 2018, but felt like 1984 when Leathürbitch took the stage. In another amazing Mike Thrasher Presents lineup, Portland’s throwback “sleeze speed metal” favorites took the stage. Thirty years past the decedent time [...]
It was undoubtedly the concert of the year for those of us in the Pacific Northwest. Even if we’d seen Slayer 10 times, we still bought the ticket for this “last tour.” While none [...]
It was a hot day in Ridgefield, Washington and not just because of the temperature; Miami, Florida native Pitbull was in town! Just like I imagined, Pitbull was here to bring the party. The Cowlitz [...]
Two of our beloved venues closed in 2018. Yes, it sucks. It really sucks. It’s a sad thing. The places we loved to go to meet up with friends…our home away from home. A place where we saw the [...]
My name is Susan and I saw your Portland, Oregon show. I'm so sorry we didn’t get to do this in person. The show was awesome, thank you. Thank you so much for the [...]
It felt like the 1980s again…not quite Heavy Metal Parking Lot 1980s, but 80s all the same. The venue, the Memorial Coliseum, brought back so many amazing memories, seeing arena worthy bands of my youth…back when [...]
