Interview with Eyes of Arcane – 2019
I had the pleasure of sitting down with all five members of Eyes of Arcane just after they opened up for Born of Osiris in Portland. This interview is late in its release because I [...]
Kingdom Under Fire
They are one of Portland’s most energetic and enjoyable bands to see live…and they have a new release. Years in the making, Kingdom Under Fire’s self-titled release is available now. Bright and shiny, exquisitely [...]
Gojira Show Review – July 30, 2019 – Portland, Oregon – Roseland Theater
First, just let me say that seeing Ligature Marks live is always a pleasure. But seeing Gojira and Ligature Marks…well, it was a fantastic evening for sure. Gojira, hitting Portland on a one-off show [...]
Portland’s Proven Premier New Song “The Gloves Are Off.”
Portland Metal/Hardcore band Proven have released a blistering single with friends Marc Rizzo (Soulfly) on lead guitar and Mick Whitney (36 Crazyfists) on bass. Aggressive and heavy with a killer groove, if this is a [...]
Feature Band – June: Amerakin Overdose
How does a local band become a national band? Traditionally, people would say the answer is getting signed, or luck. But if you were to ask local rockers Amerakin Overdose that question, they’d likely say, [...]
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 [...]
Nonpoint, Butcher Babies – June 10, 2018 – Portland, Oregon – Hawthorne Theater
Nonpoint and Butcher Babies, two heavy hitters hit the stage in Portland, Oregon on this near summer night. I came in mid-way to Sumo Cyco’s set. As I found my way through the foreign non-metal [...]
Interview with Separation of Sanity – Portland, Oregon
MIRP: Separation of Sanity has been around for about six years in the local Portland scene. What changes have you seen between when you started and today? Keith: We have made some changes in the lineup [...]