Ruben Mosqueda has been obsessed with the world of hard rock and heavy music for the last 28 years. Since 1999 he has formally reviewed concerts, albums, and conducted interviews with acts ranging from the renowned to those on rise to those unsung earning their stripes playing local clubs. Over the years his work has been referenced on the websites; sleazeroxx.com, melodicrock.com, metalsludge.com, blabbermouth.net, eddietrunk.com, referenced in interviews and featured in print abroad in Classic Rock Magazine. He also delves into the worlds of contemporary blues and alternative country music. He prides himself on telling it how it is and giving an unbiased review.
Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready and his UFO tribute band Flight to Mars will play in Portland on May 22nd at the Hawthorne Theater to benefit the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America’s ‘Camp Oasis’ for children.
Foreigner’s new live album ‘Alive & Rockin’ was recorded on June 23rd of 2006 at one of Europe’s most prestigious hard rock and metal festivals Bang Your Head. That year also marked the 30th anniversary of the band’s formation. ‘Alive & Rockin’ is a great representation of what Foreigner is today a well-oiled machine that stays true to the band’s heritage.
Huntress is fronted by the vivacious Jill Janus who culls their influences from Witchcraft, Paganism and a love for traditional heavy metal. Holy Grail has grown by leaps and bounds since their first stop in Portland in April of 2010. They played the Hawthorne supporting Dragonforce. / Photo by Jon T. Cruz
The heavy metal band reunited and recorded an album that combines classic and new material. The record, ‘New Breed of Godz,’ comes out on May 22nd.
First full-length album since singer Ian Astbury vowed that they wouldn’t do this again, but in 2012 Astbury and guitarist Billy Duffy together since 1983 have released their 9th album entitled ‘Choice of Weapon.’
Drummer extraordinaire Vinny Appice‘s post Heaven & Hell project Kill Devil Hill made a stop at the Mt. Tabor Theater on April 26th; those present were treated to the band performing selections from their Kill Devil Hill record which is slated for release on May 22nd. / Photo by Jon T. Cruz
Longtime Dio, Black Sabbath, and Heaven & Hell drummer Vinny Appice joined forces with singer Dewey Bragg, guitarist Mark Zavon, and bassist Rex Brown in a new band called Kill Devil Hill. They play at Mt. Tabor Theater on April 26.
Lacuna Coil, the gothic metal act from Milan, Italy, made a stop in Portland on April 15th at the Aladdin Theater on their 15th anniversary tour. Oregon Music News caught up with singer Cristina Scabbia for an interview.
Dilana is probably better known for her participation on the CBS show Rock Star: Supernova which aired from July to September of 2006. While she didn’t win she did gain the respect of her peers on the show and she gained some new fans along the way.
Dilana continues to write music and performs regularly. She recently she signed on as lead singer for L.A. Guns. The gig was short lived and Dilana is back writing music for her upcoming album. She will be performing in Portland on April 20th she’ll be backed by a band that consists of various familiar faces from Portland area bands.
I don’t know how Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith and singer Mikee Goodman crossed paths but the chemistry is there and this makes them a tandem to be reckoned with in Primal Rock Rebellion.
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