So Cal's LoNero issue impressive conceptual album 'The Defiant Machine'
By RUBEN MOSQUEDA // So Cal 'guitarcore' act issued 3rd effort 'The Defiant Machine' August 2nd. The album's concept is based around a war theme through the past 100 years.
Lisa Mann's own tale of her Metal career. She's now a real life "Rockstar"
By LISA MANN // Why would a world-famous Blues bassist and singer add Metal to her resume? Read her full story. See her with Splintered Throne at the Hawthorne Theater on Thursday April 11.
Eight Oregon songwriters celebrate Women's History Month
By BOB HOWARD // "She’s Speaking-LIVE: A Celebration of Women Songwriters." will be in Salem on March 15 and in Portland at the Alberta Rose Theater on April 20.
Metalcore Dropouts at the Crystal Ballroom on 02/16/2024 - Photos
By SYDNEY AND MIKE LEWIS // Sydney is nearly 12 now. These are from her trip to the photographer's pit at the Crystal Ballroom with Metalcore Dropouts .Mike on her progress. Plus video.
Portland's Folk Festival's Super Sunday
By BOB HOWARD // Portland's Folk Festival...Two Days Squeezed into One / Plus....video interviews at the scene.