Burton Bell – Headbangers Con – Portland, Oregon – 2018
Gary Holt to Sit Out The Remainder of Slayer’s European Tour
Slayer guitarist Gary Holt will sit out the rest of the European tour to tend to his father. Phil Demmel (Machine Head/Vio-Lence) guitarist will step in. Per Holt's Instagram post: "First things first, I want to [...]
Fan Allegedly Dies at Bring Me The Horizon Show in London
On November 30th, a fan died during Bring Me the Horizon's performance in London. The band issued the following statement: "Words cannot express how horrified we are feeling this evening after hearing about the death [...]
Suffocation, Cattle Decapitation, Krisiun, Visceral Disgorge Show Review – November 3, 2018 – Crystal Ballroom – Portland, Oregon
Extreme musicians...really nice guys. It was another fantastic lineup by kingbanana.net Presents. It was a night of old friends, new friends, and amazing metal in a zoo like setting. Lola's room is a beautiful room [...]
Corey Glover of Living Colour – Headbangers’ Con – 2018 – Portland, Oregon
Corey is a true gentleman and one of nicest men I've ever met. He's smart and forthcoming, and it was such a pleasure to talk with him at the first annual Headbangers' Con in Portland, [...]
Ben Linton, Well Known and Loved Drummer of Portland, Oregon’s Chemical Rage Loses Fight With Cancer
We are beyond sad to report that Chemical Rage drummer Ben Linton lost his battle with cancer on October 25, 2018. The outpouring of support on social media and in the local Portland music scene [...]