Heavy Metal Music and the New Year in Portland

Looking for something to do this New Year’s Eve in Portland? Why not headbang your way into 2020 at one of these metal shows?

Introduction

Happy New Year! As we say goodbye to 2017, let’s take a look at what the metal scene in Portland has in store for us in 2018. From 3-day festivals to one-off shows, there’s something for everyone. And with so many great bands and venues to choose from, it’s easy to find a show that’s just your style.

Top Picks for Festivals:

Psycho Las Vegas – August 16-18

This massive 3-day festival takes place at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Featuring over 60 bands on 4 stages, Psycho Las Vegas is sure to be a wild time. Some of the confirmed bands include Alice Cooper, Danzig, Ghost, and Godspeed You! Black Emperor. Tickets start at $169.

Oregon Deathfest – May 17-20

Now in its 14th year, Oregon Deathfest is one of the biggest metal festivals on the West Coast. Taking place at various venues in Portland, Oregon, the festival features over 80 bands from all over the world. This year’s lineup includes Carcass, Obituary, and Candlemass. Tickets start at $160.

The Scene

The metal scene in Portland is pretty small, but it’s definitely growing. We’ve got a few great venues that host metal shows regularly, and more and more bands are starting to come through town. It’s a great time to be a metalhead in Portland!

The New Year is always a big time for the metal scene. People are looking to blow off some steam after the holiday season and there are always a ton of great shows happening. If you’re in Portland, be sure to check out some of the great bands that will be playing in town!

The Music

There are many different subgenres of heavy metal music, but all have a common foundation ofheavy electric guitar riffs, extended solos, and crushingly loud drums. Metalheads around the world flock to festivals and concerts to headbang and mosh their way into the new year.

In Portland, Oregon, USA, one such event is the Hellfire Ball. This annual event features local and touring bands playing all night long on two stages. Attendees can purchase tickets in advance or at the door, and VIP packages are also available. The Hellfire Ball has something for everyone –metal fans can enjoy music from different subgenres, and there is also a bar area for those who want to take a break from the mosh pit.

The People

When it comes to music, Portland is known for its indie and alternative scene. But the city also has a thriving heavy metal community. Hundreds of metalheads converged on the city for a three-day festival called Doomsday fest over New Year’s Eve.

The festival featured bands from all over the world, including headliners like Sweden’s Watain and American favorites like Goatwhore and Prostitute Disfigurement. For many attendees, Doomsday fest was a chance to let loose and headbang with friends before the new year began.

But the metal community in Portland is about more than just music. It’s also about camaraderie and support. In a world that can be harsh and unforgiving, metalheads have created their own families and support systems. That was on display at Doomsday fest, where bands and fans alike looked out for one another and celebrated their love of heavy metal.

The New Year

The New Year is fast approaching, and with it comes a slew of new metal releases. To help you get psyched for what’s to come, we’ve compiled a list of some of the most anticipated metal albums of 2018. Whether you’re into black metal, death metal, thrash metal, or anything in between, there’s sure to be something on this list that will get you excited for the new year.

So without further ado, here are some of the most anticipated metal albums of 2018:

-Black Dahlia Murder – Nightbringers (October 6)
-Brutality Will Prevail – Incisions (October 27)
-Cannibal Corpse – Red Before Black (November 3)
-In Flames – Down, Wicked & No Good (November 10)
-Integrity – Howling, For The Nightmare Shall Consume (July 14)
-Iron Reagan – Crossover Ministry (February 3)
-Power Trip – Nightmare Logic (February 24)
-Sleep – The Sciences (April 20)
-The Crown – Cobra Speed Venom (March 16)