Written Interviews
W.O.A. Metal Battle 2022: Hideous Monster
On January 8, 2022 six bands will scrap. Two will head north to Seattle for the semi final round. Dante’s is the place. Tickets on sale now. MIRP had a chance to talk with Hideous Monster. Hideous Monster is a band from Portland, Oregon. Combining unique elements of Horror Rock [...]
Battle For Wacken 2020: DND7
We talked with all of the bands competing at the battle for a slot at Wacken Open Air 2020 in Germany. This is part 6 of a 6 part series. Each day we will publish a new article featuring one of the bands. Up Today: DND7! Follow us on our [...]
Battle For Wacken 2020: Pitch Black Mass
We talked with all of the bands competing at the battle for a slot at Wacken Open Air 2020 in Germany. This is part 1 of a 6 part series. Each day we will publish a new article featuring one of the bands. Up first: Set In Stone! Follow us [...]
Battle For Wacken 2020: Paradigm Shift
We talked with all of the bands competing at the battle for a slot at Wacken Open Air 2020 in Germany. This is part 1 of a 6 part series. Each day we will publish a new article featuring one of the bands. Up first: Set In Stone! Follow us [...]
Battle For Wacken 2020: Apophis Theory
We talked with all of the bands competing at the battle for a slot at Wacken Open Air 2020 in Germany. This will be a six part series with a new interview of one of the bands each day. This article features: Apophis Theory. Follow us on our social media [...]
Battle For Wacken 2020: Set In Stone
We talked with all of the bands competing at the battle for a slot at Wacken Open Air 2020 in Germany. This is part 1 of a 6 part series. Each day we will publish a new article featuring one of the bands. Up first: Set In Stone! Follow us [...]
Interview With Chris 51 – Headbangers Con Founder, and All Around Metal Fan – 2018
MIRP: First, thank you for this interview, and we are so excited to attend Headbangers Con this fall in Portland, Oregon. Chris: You are welcome. I’m excited too! MIRP: Headbanger Con, how long did it take from the initial thought to realizing it could actually happen? Chris: About 10 minutes [...]
Interview with Switzerland’s Xaon – Portland, Oregon – 2018
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 music you make. Rob: Hi Susan my name is Rob and I’m the one with [...]
Interview with Per Möller Jensen of Denmark’s Road To Jerusalem – 2017
Road To Jerusalem By: Susan Dusse MIRP: Per, thank you so much for this interview. Road To Jerusalem is described as “[an] experimental rock band with a fresh approach to heavy music [with a] unique mood and feel. Can you break that statement down? What makes it experimental? [...]
Interview with Harefest Creator Jason Fellman – J-Fell Presents – Wild Hare Saloon – 2017
With just four days until Harefest 7 occurs, Jason Fellman of J-Fell Presents sat down with MIRP and answered our questions regarding this ambitious and very loved festival. MIRP: Are you right on track for the Harefest 7? Jason: Yes!! MIRP: Harefest 7 takes place this [...]