Ville Valo – Neon Noir Album Review
Ville Valo - Neon Noir Album Review Ville Valo. If you were into rock in the 90's, you know the name but might not know where you know it from. This Finnish singer/songwriter was the [...]
MIRP Turns 10 Today – January 1, 2023!
Finding others who love what you do - as much as you do - and are willing to put in the work, is a feat not often achieved in business. Magically, in the right place [...]
MIRP’s Staff Picks for Top 10 Albums of 2022
2022 Was A Fantastic Year For Music. The musical tastes of the owners of MIRP are all over the place...as usual. Our individual Number One picks include Bloodywood "Rakshak," The Halo Effect "Days of the Lost," [...]
Hatebreed “20 Years of Perseverance Tour” – November 14, 2022 – Portland, Oregon’s Roseland Theater
Hatebreed! It was a long awaited headlining show. Jamey Jasta is one of the most engaging vocalists in this genre, with a band that all truly look like they want to be there and [...]
“Admonitions of Time” by Von Doom – CD Review
When you think there is nowhere unique to go, Von Doom proves that there is more to do in heavy music. Blending a plethora of genres and influences, the men of Von Doom have managed [...]
Lamb of God | Killswitch Engage | Spiritbox | Fit For An Autopsy – Moda Center – Tuesday, October 11, 2022 – Portland, Oregon
Lamb of God | Killswitch Engage | Spiritbox | Fit For An Autopsy - Moda Center - Tuesday, October 11, 2022 - Portland, Oregon Lamb of God was my first concert after quarantine last [...]
Scorpions | Thundermother – Moda Center – Sunday, October 9th, 2022 – Portland, Oregon
Scorpions | Thundermother - Moda Center - Sunday, October 9th, 2022 - Portland, Oregon I had a little issue getting my ticket, but once inside I was in my happy place. The concert-goers, while [...]
My Chemical Romance | Taking Back Sunday – Moda Center – October 2, 2022 – Portland, Oregon
My Chemical Romance | Taking Back Sunday - Moda Center - October 2, 2022 - Portland, Oregon An unexpected event gave me the personal chance to come see the long awaited reunion show of [...]
KoRn | Evanescence | P.O.D. – RV Inn Amphitheater – September 16, 2022 – Ridgefield, Washington
KoRn | Evanescence | P.O.D. - RV Inn Amphitheater - September 16, 2022 - Ridgefield, Washington Getting to this venue seems to always be a bit of a struggle, but no matter how hard, I [...]
Othrys Have Released a New Album…and it’s Fantastic.
Othrys Have Released a New Album…and it’s Fantastic. This 11-track beast starts out heavy with “Cetus” a great groove laid down by Martyn and Lugo, followed by excellent guitaring by Weaver. Phoenix blends heavy [...]