Pantera/Hellyeah/Damageplan Drummer Vinnie Paul Dead at 54
It is with a heavy heart that we report that Vinnie Paul has died; he was 54. Best known for the band Pantera that he founded with his brother Dimebag Darrell (RIP), word is [...]
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Insomnium – Oceans of Slumber – June 4, 2018 – Portland, Oregon – Hawthorne Theater
While Insomnium ruled the night, it was the locals who made a big splash. Everyone was waiting to hear Winter’s Gate, but as is not often the case, the buzz in the venue was for the debut show of Ligature Marks.
Women’s History 2017 – A Celebration of Female Musicians
Womens History 2017 March is the month that we celebrate women. What better way to celebrate than by celebrating our own amazing women in Rock and Metal. Bria Hendricks [...]
Anvil, Madwagon, Shadowside, Sunlord – May 24, 2018 – Portland, Oregon – Bossanova Ballroom
I was the second person in line to see Anvil on this night. I hadn’t seen them since the early 80s, and I was beyond excited. You see, when I was a kid in the [...]
Mushroomhead, Vyces, Gabriel and the Apocalypse, Align the Tide – May 18, 2018 – Portland, Oregon – The Analog
After some controversy, and a quick ownership change, the Analog (or new unnamed venue) held this long-awaited show. The controversy of the quick ownership change surrounded some bad yelp reviews and Facebook posts that made [...]
Pink’s “Beautiful Trauma” – May 15, 2018 – Portland, Oregon – Moda Center
I’m a metal fan. The more extreme the better. Sure, I’m familiar with Pink and some of her more popular songs, and I think she’s really talented. I was planning on attending Satyricon, a black metal band [...]
Sabroso Festival – Portland, Oregon – May 13, 2018, Portland, Oregon – Portland Meadows
What is better than summer weather, tacos, beer, music, and Lucha Libre wrestling? Nothing! When the Sabroso Festival came to Portland on May 13th, we had unusually hot weather. Our very white, virginal Oregonian skin was seeing [...]
MIRP Reviews Toxic Zombie’s “Going Viral” CD
If you live in the Pacific Northwest, you more than likely have heard of Toxic Zombie. They have a huge following of monster loving fans who proudly sing along and dance to the fun, monster-themed [...]