Poison Idea

R.I.P. Poison Idea's Steve "Thee Slayer Hippy" Hanford

PUBLISHED May 22, 2020

Steve "Thee Slayer Hippy" Hanford — best known for serving as the drummer for Portland's Poison Idea — has died. Hanford passed away early...

Poison Idea Add More North American Dates

PUBLISHED Oct 30, 2015

It's been a weird year for Portland hardcore icons Poison Idea. After issuing their Confuse & Conquer reunion LP and then going on an indef...

Poison Idea Announce Indefinite Hiatus, Cancel All Tour Plans

PUBLISHED May 27, 2015

Portland punk vets Poison Idea have announced they're heading on an indefinite hiatus, effectively cancelling all upcoming tour plans in su...

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"Bog"

PUBLISHED Mar 10, 2015

Hazardous Portland hardcore icons Poison Idea have revealed an early taste of their Confuse & Conquer. Set to stun the senses is the band's...

Poison Idea to Deliver First Album in 9 Years Through Southern Lord

PUBLISHED Dec 4, 2014

A few years after Portland hardcore legends Poison Idea started a relationship with Southern Lord Records to deliver the Darby Crash Rides...

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Darby Crash Rides Again: The Early Years

PUBLISHED Jan 29, 2012

Thirty years ago seems like the span of time we should be using to refer to the days of the Beatles or Pink Floyd or some sort of nostalgia...

Poison Idea Treated to Massive Reissue Campaign Courtesy of Southern Lord

PUBLISHED Dec 15, 2011

Early '80s hardcore aficionados will no doubt be able to rattle off tons of classic hardcore bands from New York, DC or L.A., but when aske...