Month: May 2011

Imari Tones, the First Christian Heavy Metal Band From Japan – Jesus Train – From Worship at Victory International Congregation Yokohama, by Paul Johnson

Speaking softly, the lead singer of Imari Tones introduces their song “Jesus Train” with palpable sincerity. In strong contrast his Flying V guitar speaks loudly and with considerable skill as he tears through meaty metal scales. Young and aggressive, this group is off to a good start and will hopefully keep the faith as they …

Michael Dean Damron’s Ghost Stories: Portland Singer-Songwriter Discusses Evil Men, Bad Tattoos and Sweet Puppies in an Interview With Steve Stav

Portland’s Michael Dean Damron began exorcising his demons about 12 years ago, and lucky for us, it’s still a work in progress. Both as a solo artist and with an assembled band of crazy local hotshots dubbed I Can Lick Any Sonofabitch In The House, Damron continually succeeds, however, in enveloping his inner turmoils and …