Written Interviews
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 [...]
Women’s History Month 2017 – Interviews with Some of Portland, Oregon’s Best Metal Ladies – 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 Vocalist for Cast DowN and LoveCraftMusic MIRP: What inspired you to be a part of a rock/metal band? Bria: The people that are in the [...]
Interview with Another Dark Hour – Portland, Oregon
“ANOTHER DARK HOUR" interview with J.R. Ericksen answering questions with Robin X Steeley. Robin* How many Members are in the band? J.R.* There's three of us. Pooya on Volcals/bass, Shane on guitars, and myself on the drums. Robin* What are the bands future goals, both short and long term? [...]
Interview with Zoltan Bathory and Jeremy Spencer of Five Finger Death Punch – Portland, Oregon
Multi-million selling rock titans FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH have scored a top five album twice this year--and, even more notably, they’ve achieved this distinction within a four-month period. The second installment of their masterwork titled THE WRONG SIDE OF HEAVEN AND THE RIGHTEOUS SIDE OF HELL - VOLUME 2--released [...]
Interview with Portland, Oregon’s Chronological Injustice
MIRP: I am sitting here with Gage Dean (singer/bass) and Gunnar Richardson (guitar). They just finished playing a show at the Hawthorne Theater for a Battle of the Bands. These guys are 14-17 years old and rock like veterans. If you haven’t seen them –you owe it to yourself to [...]
Interview with Soulidium – Portland, Oregon
Soulidium is a band that’s been creating a buzz with their independent release which features Lajon from Sevendust on track “Fly 2 The Sun” as well as a cover of Pink Floyd’s “Run Like Hell.” The Album Awaken was released on October 30thand has already garnered excellent reviews. The music is conceptualized [...]
Interview with the Beautiful Lita Ford – Portland, Oregon – 2017
MIRP: Thank you for taking the time to interview with MIRP. Let’s talk about what is currently going on. Your last release was “Time Capsule” released a year ago. When will we see the next album and where are you in the process? Lita: Yes, we are in the [...]