Portland Metal

Portland metal is a vibrant and eclectic music genre that reflects the diverse musical tastes of the Pacific Northwest. It encompasses a range of metal subgenres, with bands that draw on doom, sludge, black metal, thrash, and stoner rock influences to form a distinct sound that is as heavy and raw as it is atmospheric and melodic. The scene is characterized by a DIY ethic, introspective and nature-inspired lyrics, and a tendency to push the boundaries of traditional metal tropes. Bands from this area often incorporate a gritty, organic quality in their music, with powerful, soulful vocals and complex instrumentation. The use of dynamic contrasts, ranging from slow-burning grooves to ferocious blast beats, creates a unique sonic landscape that is both viscerally impactful and emotionally resonant, mirroring the moody and misty environment of the Pacific Northwest.

Latest Portland Metal Release
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Never, Neverland (Deluxe Edition)
Album - 17 Tracks - Released September 20, 2024

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Agalloch
Alluvial
Ceremonial Castings
Chasma
Danava
Holy Grove
Mare Cognitum
Pillorian
Red Fang
Ritual Necromancy
Spellcaster
Thy Infernal
Torture Rack
Toxic Holocaust
Tragedy
Triumvir Foul
Uada
Unto Others
Weregoat
Witch Mountain
Witch Vomit
Red Fang
Agalloch
Toxic Holocaust
Unto Others
Alluvial
Uada
Tragedy
Torture Rack
Witch Vomit
Danava
Mare Cognitum
Witch Mountain
Weregoat
Triumvir Foul
Spellcaster
Pillorian
Ceremonial Castings
Holy Grove
Ritual Necromancy
Thy Infernal
Chasma