Few bands live long enough to see the release of their tenth studio album, but Alaska-natives Portugal. The Man have proven that time waits for no man. The band brought their touring octet (yes, eight people) to Roadrunner on Saturday evening to commemorate their new album SHISH, paying homage to Shishmaref, Alaska, where the album cover photo was taken.

It’s been eight and a half years since the smash hit “Feel It Still” was released, and if you thought that was a good summary of Portugal. The Man, you would be sorely mistaken. All the material prior to that song is somewhat different, though still in the same league – most material after is wildly different though, especially the songs on SHISH. The first three songs are a whirlwind, and experiencing them live is more like a punch to the face. Some heavy riffs bleed in and out throughout “Denali,” the opening track of the new album, which segues into the craziest hardcore ripper “Pittman Ralliers,” featuring vocals from David Marion (formerly of Fear Before the March of Flames).

If you glance at Portugal. The Man’s Wikipedia, it’s immediately clear that the band has had a revolving door of members over the years – which was by design. Originally a side project for vocalist John Gourley and guitarist Zach Carothers, the band caught on even quicker than their previous band, Anatomy of a Ghost. Carothers has since left the band to pursue a true Alaskan dream (fly fishing), but Gourley is determined to continue innovating and evolving alongside his wife, Zoe Manville, who joined the band full-time in 2008. If SHISH is any indication of their drive as a mutating rock band two decades later, there’s a lot still left in the tank for Portugal. The Man.

The DENALI TOUR wraps up on December 12th in Austin, Texas. Check out the band’s latest record SHISH, and always remember to support your local crews and workers.

Check out the rest of Cam’s photos from the show below.