Superjoint – May 3, 2017 – Portland, Oregon – Hawthorne Theater
Superjoint When Phil Ansemo comes to town, people take notice. I’ve been a Pantera fan since 1990. I know a lot about Phil…maybe more than I should as just a fan. [...]
Mayhem, Black Anvil, Inquisition – February 4, 2017 – Portland, Oregon – Hawthorne Theater
It was a rainy Saturday night in Portland when the “True Mayhem” descended on our fair city. I arrived at the venue alone, as none of my friends like black metal. I had seen [...]
Dorothy, The Georgia Flood – Portland, Oregon – January 21, 2017 – Doug Fir Lounge
First, let me say, the Doug Fir Lounge is a beautiful venue. Touted as a “hipster bar,” this modern, very Oregon venue is stunning. The woodwork, the up to date [...]
Return of the Dreads (Korn/Zombie) – July 27, 2016 – Auburn, Washington – White River Amphitheater
Metal heads from all over the Pacific Northwest gathered in Auburn, Washington, on July 27. It was a very hot day, but no one minded as we were about to see [...]
Boston and Dennis DeYoung – Saturday, July 2, 2016 – Portland, Oregon – Theater in the Clouds at Moda Center
Waiting for my ticket, I overheard the lady at the customer service booth at Moda Center say that only 3,500 tickets were pre sold for these very popular 70s-80s mega stars. [...]
Ill Nino/Bobaflex – June 20, 2016 – Portland, Oregon – Hawthorne Theater
Rushing to the theater from work, I make it in time to see local band Simon Says Die set up, but I missed the first local band who started the show,The Intercedent from Bend, Oregon, who [...]
KoRn/Rob Zombie/Scar The Martyr – November 5, 2015 – Yakima, Washington – Sundome
Never have I had to drive to Yakima, Washington for a show, although I would do it again for the right show. There was no way I was missing this one [...]
P.O.D. – September 10, 2015 – Portland, Oregon – Hawthorne Theater | MIRP
Any show during the middle of the week is always a tough gig to sell. Tonight was no exception. As a lover of music, I want to say that if you were not [...]
10 Years, Islander, Starset, A Taste of Daylight W16, Skytown Riot – June 7, 2015 – Seattle, Washington – Studio 7
We made our trek to Seattle in good time. Last time we were at Studio 7 in the industrial area of Seattle was to see 10 Years a couple of years [...]
Spades & Blades/Better Left Unsaid – March 5, 2015 – Portland, Oregon – Tonic Lounge
Spades & Blades/Better Left Unsaid I arrived at the Tonic to see the parking lot full of Vans and the bands setting up, the crowd beginning to trickle through the [...]