Ogre – Doom Metal That Refuses to Die

Portland’s heavy underground has never been short on volume, but few names carry as much weight as Ogre. Formed back in 1999, these Maine doom metal veterans have spent over two decades crafting slow-burning, riff-heavy anthems that feel carved out of the bedrock itself.

Drawing straight from the molten core of ‘70s hard rock and early heavy metal, Ogre’s sound is all thunderous guitar fuzz, thunderclap drums, and storytelling straight from the pages of classic pulp horror. Albums like Dawn of the Proto-Man and Thrice as Strong don’t just echo Sabbath—they resurrect the spirit of that golden era with authenticity and grit.

Live, Ogre is a force: massive tone, relentless energy, and no gimmicks. Just three guys plugging in and letting the amps do the talking. In a scene that’s always chasing trends, Ogre remains stubbornly, gloriously timeless.

If you haven’t stood in front of an Ogre riff storm yet — fix that.

Follow on the GRAM @ogreportland

Music at ogrereal.bandcamp.com/music