“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 [...]
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.
Devil Driver, 36 Crazyfists, Tetrarch – August 19, 2017 – Portland, Oregon – Hawthorne Theater
It was an early show on this hot August night, and I missed the first opener, Portland’s beloved Separation of Sanity. I heard there were sound check or set up issues, [...]