Dead Moon drummer Andrew Loomis died on March 8 this year, but his impact can still be felt in the lifeblood of their home city, particularly through the inestimable number of Portland bands that remain influenced by Dead Moon’s rain-wisped, Pacific Northwest punk. One of those bands, Breaker Breaker, had their fates directly impacted by Loomis, who in his last years professed a desire to devote his energy to giving young bands a leg up through his experience and European touring connections. Loomis died before seeing his plans reach fruition, but Breaker Breaker’s debut album—released tonight—is a fine tribute to him, and while its variety of steam-train, leather-clad ’80s punk ’n’ metal is a far cry from the bluesier jackknife sound of Dead Moon, the band’s power and exuberance are emblematic of Loomis’ love of all things loud ’n’ howled. NED LANNAMANN