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U-Fest, Brazilian Day Arizona 2011, Scandalesque, Carla Bozulich, and Down Over the Weekend

​Red, White and U-Fest in Photos Firebird International Raceway was invaded over the weekend by some of the heaviest metal bands ever to grace the radio waves of KUPD. Five Finger Death Punch, Anthrax, Filter and more descended upon the stage to rock and rock hard...see photos. ​Hot Chi ... More >>

Anthrax's Charlie Benante on Worship Music and the Band's Name

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KUPD's John Holmberg on Red, White, and UFest and 9-11

​John Holmberg has been at the helm of Holmberg's Morning Sickness on KUPD for 10 years. The weight of the fact does not escape him. "Wow," Holmberg says over the phone, his trademark voice in full effect. "[That] makes me feel old. Makes me feel useless. This is not the way this [was] suppose ... More >>

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 >>

Propeller Heads

​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 >>

Drag Kings

​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 >>

Burning Rubber

​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 >>

HOAX ALERT: Foo Fighters Not Appearing in Chandler This Sunday

​First there was word about Mumford & Sons playing at the upcoming Canned Beer Festival, and now there are rumors spreading about the Foo Fighters. This week seems to be full of false local rumors about awesome musical performances in Chandler, which is both disappointing and quite a shame.Tow ... More >>

In the Same Boat

Phoenix crowns nationwide series champeen

The Big Event, Minus The Bear, The Duce, and New Times Turns 40 Over the Weekend

​The Big Event Clad in too many bracelets and sucking on pacifiers, raver chicas and chicos hit Firebird International Raceway on Friday, May 23, for some dance action courtesy of The Big Event. Check out all the beats and bass in these photos. ​Minus The Bear at Marquee Theatre To be ... More >>

The Big Event

​The Big Event Clad in too many bracelets and sucking on pacifiers, raver chicas and chicos hit Firebird International Raceway on Friday, May 23, for some dance action courtesy of The Big Event. Check out all the beats and bass in these photos. ​Minus The Bear at Marquee Theatre To be ... More >>

Seven Nights of DJs & Dancing

​The Big Event Clad in too many bracelets and sucking on pacifiers, raver chicas and chicos hit Firebird International Raceway on Friday, May 23, for some dance action courtesy of The Big Event. Check out all the beats and bass in these photos. ​Minus The Bear at Marquee Theatre To be ... More >>

Casper...That Funky DJ Talks Laidback Luke, Hype Machine, Ludachrist, and More

​Name: Joshua Alan CasperAKA: Casper...That Funky DJ Current club nights: Currently a resident DJ for Relentless Beats You can catch me at Cream Stereo Lounge on Giant Wednesdays and their one of parties. Thursday nights at Incognito for Beat Freq. I also have regular guest appearances at a varie ... More >>

Hot Links: Ballot GPS, Phoenix Suns, and NHRA Spectator Death

​Maricopa County elections officials are launching a new program to track ballot boxes with GPS. The goal is to be able to track all 17,000 pieces of voting equipment in the Valley. The program will be tested in March during school-district elections, and is expected to be fully ready for the elec ... More >>

Four Play

Top dragsters fly down Firebird

Mowing the Liquid Lawn

Top dragsters fly down Firebird

The Big Event, Sadisco*, Dreamy Lingerie, and Summer of Sound Over the Weekend

​The Big Event: Electronic Music at Firebird International Raceway Electronic Dance Music enthusiasts came out in droves wearing beads and often little else as they hit the dance floor at Firebird International Raceway for The Big Event on July 25, 2009. DJs in attendance included DJ Dan, Wolfgang ... More >>

July 27 In Blogs: Bill Maher, The Big Event, Cartel Coffee, Tasers, and Iran

​In the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Feathered Bastard: Bill Maher Punks Out, Gives Janet Napolitano a Free Ride on Real Time Up on the Sun: The Big ... More >>

Speed-Camera Case Against State Republican Party Director Brett Mecum Dismissed by Judge

  No surprise here: Anti-photo-enforcement Judge John Keegan has dismissed the speed camera case against Arizona Republican Party Director Brett Mecum. Keegan, justice of the peace for the Arrowhead Justice Court, has tossed hundreds of photo-enforcement cases because he believes the syste ... More >>

Easter Moon Festival

  No surprise here: Anti-photo-enforcement Judge John Keegan has dismissed the speed camera case against Arizona Republican Party Director Brett Mecum. Keegan, justice of the peace for the Arrowhead Justice Court, has tossed hundreds of photo-enforcement cases because he believes the syste ... More >>

Cooking with Gas

Chili dogs and bean burros? Psht, that’s for NASCAR.

Drag Show

Take it to the limit at FIR

Rubber Match

Cops, kids, and rods squeal out in Chandler

Fuelin' Around

Hot hydros at Firebird

Amazing Race Home Edition

High Trek Adventurers invade Tempe

Jeepers Creepers

Learning to crawl in Chandler

Without Reservations

Native Americans shoot hoops at AWA

Eureka!

Miners strike gold with fans

Two-Fister

Garcia swings at "Fight Night"

This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

Garcia swings at "Fight Night"

Green Party

PBR, er, FBR Open tees off

Splash Down

Firebird hosts IHBA Finals

Size Matters

Firebird hosts 4x4 Nationals

Non-Toxic Avengers

Swimmers brave the waters of Firebird Lake

Drag Show

Jets take on Funny Cars at Firebird

Truck Off

East side, west side skate parks host dual duels

Spiked Punch

AVP volleyball tourney sets up in Tempe

Tough Brakes

Racers take another drag at Firebird

Liquid Assets

Sheer power slices through Firebird

How to Be a Player

Tempe lines up free week of fun and games

Amateur Power

Let the Grand Canyon Games begin

Pile Drivers

Monster trucks kick up the dirt at Firebird

This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

Monster trucks kick up the dirt at Firebird

Drag Kings

Speed freaks set the pace at FIR

Best Place To Feed The Need For Speed

Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving

Fire Power

Speed freaks catch a buzz at Firebird International Raceway

Calendar for the week

Speed freaks catch a buzz at Firebird International Raceway