Witch Mountain, Ice Queens, Bitch'n
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Look, I’m not gonna tell you what genre of music you should use to soundtrack the ass end of 2016, but know this: Tonight, DOOM is on the menu at Bunk Bar. And I’m not talking about a new Wipers-themed sandwich, but in fact Portland’s godparents of doom metal, the mighty Witch Mountain. For two decades, drummer Nate Carson and guitarist Rob Wrong have piloted this band through a slo-mo minefield of subterranean riffs and spine-shuddering rhythms, all the while showcasing just how tricky (and beautiful) it is to play heavy metal at a snail’s pace. A couple of years ago, Witch Mountain added not-so-secret weapon Kayla Dixon to its arsenal, giving the band a massive voice and a dynamic presence to prowl the front of the stage. Headbangers: Here’s your chance to start off 2017 with a gloriously sore neck. BEN SALMON