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Eddie Van Halen

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    May 24, 2012

    Our Ten Favorite Sexy, Swinging Porno Soundtracks (NSFW)

    It was a night of porn like no other. Before relocating to Arizona I did a night shift at KUNC, a public radio station in Fairbanks, Alaska. Broadcasts occasionally adopted a theme and one show was devoted to '70s soundtracks. My friend Nathan, who has the most eclectic taste in music, frequently ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 6, 2012

    Dick Dale at The Rhythm Room, 3/5/12

    Dick Dale Rhythm Room Thursday, April 5, 2012 Driving to the Dick Dale concert Thursday night at the Rhythm Room it seemed, in retrospect, fitting to have Little Barrie on the stereo cranking out the title track from his new album, King of the Waves. "You're not gonna be saved, if you're not kin ... More >>

  • Music

    January 19, 2012

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

    Dick Dale Rhythm Room Thursday, April 5, 2012 Driving to the Dick Dale concert Thursday night at the Rhythm Room it seemed, in retrospect, fitting to have Little Barrie on the stereo cranking out the title track from his new album, King of the Waves. "You're not gonna be saved, if you're not kin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 6, 2011

    Five Finger Death Punch's Jason Hook on American Capitalist, Playing For the Troops, and Spending the Night in One of Saddam's Palaces

    ​Most bands aren't used to soldiers moshing with M-16s and spending the night in one Saddam Hussien's palaces. But Five Finger Death Punch isn't like other bands. Up on the Sun spoke with guitarist Jason Hook about his favorite tracks off the new album, a night in one of Saddam Hussein's pal ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 1, 2011

    Cactus Chainsaw's Dirty Vox on Blood, Sweat and Beers

    ​When Cactus Chainsaw's singer said the band's list of influences was possibly a higher number than his criminal record charges, I took it with a grain of salt (courtesy of a cheap tequila shot). But within the first 20 seconds of listening to their music, I could hear the band's specific inf ... More >>

  • Music

    October 7, 2010

    Atomic Punks @ Marquee Theatre

    ​When Cactus Chainsaw's singer said the band's list of influences was possibly a higher number than his criminal record charges, I took it with a grain of salt (courtesy of a cheap tequila shot). But within the first 20 seconds of listening to their music, I could hear the band's specific inf ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 31, 2010

    Jerry Alday of Nello's Pizza

    Chef Jerry Alday of Nello's Pizza sees himself not as just a chef but an artist who's latest medium is food. "I actually wanted to be a rock star," Alday says, "A guitar player. Of course, everyone wanted to be Eddie Van Halen or Jimmy Gage from Zeppelin! But that didn't happen."

  • Music

    February 11, 2010

    Queen, Aerosmith, and Barenaked Ladies — Our Picks for Bands in Need of a New Singer

    Chef Jerry Alday of Nello's Pizza sees himself not as just a chef but an artist who's latest medium is food. "I actually wanted to be a rock star," Alday says, "A guitar player. Of course, everyone wanted to be Eddie Van Halen or Jimmy Gage from Zeppelin! But that didn't happen."

  • Calendar

    November 26, 2009

    Thin Line Between Lust and Weight

    How blubber turned this teen star into an A-list author

  • Calendar

    November 19, 2009

    Ali Vincent

    How blubber turned this teen star into an A-list author

  • Calendar

    October 15, 2009

    Arizona's Ultimate Women's Expo

    How blubber turned this teen star into an A-list author

  • Music

    September 17, 2009

    Please Don't Call Chickenfoot a “Supergroup”

    How blubber turned this teen star into an A-list author

  • Blogs

    June 30, 2009

    Flaming Lips LP Gets MGMT Karen O Contributions, Pixies Tour With "Dolittle," Fall Frenzy Tix On Sale

    Pitchfork: MGMT, Karen O Guest on Flaming Lips LP State Press:  Stardeath and White Dwarfs Electric Mustache: Video: Jay-Z Continues Assault on Auto-Tune Idolator: Michael Jackson Might Have One Last Live Album Wrung From Him NME: Michael Jackson will not be buried at Neverland Ranch Pitchfork: ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 17, 2009

    Van Halen Sues Nike Over Sneaker Color, Kings of Leon Launch Own Label, New Flaming Lips Record Due

    Rolling Stone: Eddie Van Halen Sues Nike Over Guitar's Signature Color Scheme Idolator: Courtney Love Prepares To Crown Herself Miss World One More Time NME: Kings Of Leon launch their own record label Rolling Stone: Flaming Lips' Double Album "Embryonic" Due in the Fall Waved Rumor: Sell music ANYW ... More >>

  • Music

    April 23, 2009

    Zakk Wylde's Black Label Society

    Rolling Stone: Eddie Van Halen Sues Nike Over Guitar's Signature Color Scheme Idolator: Courtney Love Prepares To Crown Herself Miss World One More Time NME: Kings Of Leon launch their own record label Rolling Stone: Flaming Lips' Double Album "Embryonic" Due in the Fall Waved Rumor: Sell music ANYW ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 27, 2009

    Zappa Plays Zappa Well Worth the Wait

    Jonathan McNamara Considering Frank Zappa's vast catalog of music, I'm pretty sure I wasn't the only person at Dodge Theatre Thursday night who was surprised when Zappa Plays Zappa's set kicked off with a Van Halen cover. After a half-hour delay reportedly due to an exhaustive sound check, Dweezil Z ... More >>

  • Music

    March 6, 2008

    Michael Jackson resurrects 'The World's Biggest Selling Album of All Time' with Thriller 25

    Jonathan McNamara Considering Frank Zappa's vast catalog of music, I'm pretty sure I wasn't the only person at Dodge Theatre Thursday night who was surprised when Zappa Plays Zappa's set kicked off with a Van Halen cover. After a half-hour delay reportedly due to an exhaustive sound check, Dweezil Z ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 13, 2007

    A Familia Affair

    No Eduardo Van Halen for these dudes

  • Blogs

    August 7, 2007
  • Music

    July 26, 2007

    Marnie Stern

    Adjectives wanted

  • Music

    February 1, 2007

    Led Nuts

    When you just have to keep a rock legend from swallowing his own tongue

  • Music

    December 15, 2005

    Do You Hear What I Hear?

    Shrapnel's Very Special™ holiday music guide

  • Home Entertainment

    November 24, 2005

    For Those About to Rock

    Guitar Hero cranks rhythm-gaming up to 11

  • Music

    June 16, 2005

    Six-String Savant

    Prodigy Nick Sterling spirals toward stardom

  • Calendar

    August 5, 2004

    Rock 'n' Roll High School

    The original School of Rock heads to the Valley

  • Music

    May 15, 2003

    Basement Ax

    Built to Spill's Doug Martsch is a guitar hero for a generation not interested in 'em

  • Music

    December 26, 2002

    Big? Try Huge!

    'Snortin' Whiskey' may be ludicrously over-the-top, but songwriter and guitarist Pat Travers is not

  • Music

    June 20, 2002

    David Lee's Froth

    Diamond Dave rants on fashion, being a digital gigolo, rival/tourmate Sammy Hagar and a pending lawsuit

  • Music

    December 6, 2001

    Oto So Far

    The band behind the Japanese name reclaims the spotlight from its departed front woman

  • News

    July 20, 2000

    Cloning With the Devil

    If you build them a replica, they will come. Van Halen, AC/DC, Rush and Mötley Crüe tribute bands have more than just their members wigging out.

  • Music

    April 23, 1998

    Lipstick Traces

    Trashman visits the best little escort service in Phoenix

  • Music

    September 11, 1997

    The Turntablist

    Z-Trip's battle for hometown respect manifests itself with Electric Highway DJ conflict

  • News

    September 4, 1997

    In the Belly of the Beast

    It may be a dark, dank dive. But rockers, skaters and skinheads call it home. Now, the last real bar in downtown Tempe is on the eve of destruction.

  • Music

    March 20, 1997

    Heaven

    Rise up with the Al Green Anthology

  • Music

    August 29, 1996

    Seven-Inch Leather Heels: $47.50

    Rise up with the Al Green Anthology

  • Music

    June 20, 1996

    The Pantheon (Bow Down Before the Gods of Metal)

    Rise up with the Al Green Anthology

  • Music

    April 27, 1994

    STANLEY'S POWER TOOL

    GUITARIST JORDAN IS PERHAPS THE BEST IN JAZZ; HIS SONG CHOICE ISN'T

  • Music

    January 10, 1990

    Style Counseling

    How to get musically postmodern without really trying

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