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2012 Stories by Lauren Wise

• Epica @ Joe's Grotto

  published November 15, 2012

  In the hands of Dutch symphonic metallers Epica, just about any subject matter can take on operatic proportions, from tales of romance to... More >>

• Deftones Don't Conform to the Nu-Metal Mold

  published November 15, 2012

  It starts simply enough, with a pulsing electric guitar blip and waves of synths. "Brace for the glory, as you stare into the sky," Deftones... More >>

• Korn, Alt-Metal Standard Bearers, Aren't Slowing Down

  published October 25, 2012

  The year is 1993. A crowd is gathered outside Underground Chicken Sound Studios in Huntington Beach, California, curious about the noises... More >>

• Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson Stage a Desert Uprising

  published September 27, 2012

  Earlier this year, two of heavy rock's biggest performers, Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson, took to performing on the same stage. It's a... More >>

• Otep @ Joe's Grotto

  published September 13, 2012

  Get ready for some unleashed feminine fury: One Eyed Doll, Butcher Babies, and Otep are coming to town. It's a match made in the netherworld:... More >>

• Matisyahu and The Dirty Heads Offer Non-Traditional Reggae

  published September 6, 2012

  Depending on whom you ask, the sound of reggae is either one of spiritual enlightenment or the soundtrack to an awesome kegger. Rastafari might... More >>

• Slipknot, Anthrax, Motörhead, and Slayer Unite for Mayhem Fest

  published July 5, 2012

  Calling the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival a mere concert is like calling the tour's namesake beverage "kind of sticky." The... More >>

• Dead Eyes of London Aim for Loose Grooves

  published May 24, 2012

  The music of Phoenix-based rock 'n' roll outfit Dead Eyes of London is the sound of a reboot. It's a terse re-imagining of the beats of vintage... More >>

• Rammstein @ Jobing.com Arena

  published May 17, 2012

  German metal band Rammstein is just as much about visuals as it is about punishing balls-to-the-wall metal, rhythmic tumult, and synthetic... More >>

• Reality Rock Stars: Can ENOVA Maintain the Momentum?

  published May 3, 2012

  Hanging out with the guys from ENOVA is a lot like being inside a kick drum: There's excitement and tension; limits are stretched. It's a... More >>

• UFest @ Quail Run Park

  published April 26, 2012

  Local rockers can always count on KUPD to ring in the summer with UFest, coaxing thousands to spend one last day in the sun before temps... More >>

• Florence + The Machine @ Comerica Theatre

  published April 19, 2012

  A day in the life of Florence Welch is a lot better than a day in yours: Her group, Florence + the Machine, taped the kickoff episode of MTV's... More >>

• Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds @ Orpheum Theatre

  published April 12, 2012

  While the sibling rivalry that eventually took down Oasis was one of rock 'n' roll's ugliest, the infantile "he's a liar!" and "well, he's a... More >>

• Children of Bodom @ Marquee Theatre

  published February 9, 2012

  You know, if Bob Larson, the Scottsdale-based exorcist who tried to draw the devil out of Mayhem's bassist last August, were into expelling... More >>

• Hip-Hop Hybridist Moe'Z Art Isn't Short on Ambition.

  published February 9, 2012

  Does any label evoke doubt more than "white rapper?" For every Eminem, there are a dozen Vanilla Ices. "I agree there are authenticity... More >>

• Anthrax Revels in What Was a Huge Year for the Thrash Titans

  published January 19, 2012

  "2011 was the best year of my life," says Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian, mere weeks before the second leg of Anthrax's latest tour kicks off. "It... More >>