14 from ’14: Best shots of drummers
Editor’s note: This is the second installment in a four-part series. The first installment is here. In the world of concert photography, no one is more neglected than the drummer. … Continue reading
Back-to-back metal at Geno’s beginning tonight
Geno’s is throwing a one-two punch this weekend. Beginning tonight and continuing Saturday, the venerable institution is hosting two unmissable metal bills. First, a slew of out-of-towners bring the heavy. Then, … Continue reading
PHOTOS: Wolvhammer, Mortals and Ramlord
By Ben McCanna I have a well-documented history of saying stupid things to people I admire. For instance: Sixteen years ago, I met blues/rock legend Chris Whitley at a CD signing. … Continue reading
PHOTOS: SPACE Halloween Party
The SPACE Halloween Party was like a four-hour acid flashback. And that’s a good thing. Last night’s ’60s-themed party featured performances by Jeff Beam and Friends, The Blood Capsules and Lovers of Fiction playing … Continue reading
Hugely heavy Halloween week in Portland
This year, Halloween in Portland cannot be contained to a mere 24 hours. Halloween 2014 is a force of unfathomable magnitude. It is a blood-lusting juggernaut that begins Tuesday with Mastodon and … Continue reading
PHOTOS: Falls of Rauros, Butcher Boy, Ramlord and Feral
Today, Falls of Rauros departs for its brief East Coast tour, but last night the band played Portland along with Butcher Boy, Ramlord and Feral. Our postmortem is below. Later … Continue reading
Post Mortem 