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KISS (Band)

  • Blogs

    February 22, 2012

    Shurman Finds Inspiration in Independence

    Now that we all know most record companies are the loss leaders for their conglomerate parent company we always believed they were, you kinda wish just once someone at the label would say "I don't know how to do my job" instead of "We don't have a way of marketing you." That was the speech Aaron Be ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 20, 2012

    Rich Berra, What Are You Listening To?

    Rich Berra​Rich Berra Berra is one of the hosts of the Johnjay and Rich radio show heard on 104.7 KISS-FM here in Phoenix. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play? It sounds like a scam, but I listen to KISS to hear what our station sounds like af ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 19, 2011

    Andrew Jackson Jihad and Welcome 2 My Pudding Over the Weekend

    Melissa Fossum​Andrew Jackson Jihad at Crescent Ballroom Some guy spat on my face, I have random bruises all over my legs, and even though I only drank water, I reek of beer. The crowd booed and yelled "fuck you" to Andrew Jackson Jihad...looks like Andrew Jerkson Jerkwad needs to go back ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 18, 2011

    Alice Cooper, Rob Halford, The Tubes, Brian "Head" Welch, at Welcome 2 My Pudding

    Maria Vassett​ Alice Cooper, Rob Halford, The Tubes, Brian "Head" Welch, and more Comerica Theatre Saturday, December 17 They don't call it a variety show for nothing. Most of the crowd for last night's Welcome 2 My Pudding, the 11th installment of local restauranteur, golfer, and shock rocke ... More >>

  • Music

    December 15, 2011

    Alice Cooper: No More Mr. Bad Guy

    Maria Vassett​ Alice Cooper, Rob Halford, The Tubes, Brian "Head" Welch, and more Comerica Theatre Saturday, December 17 They don't call it a variety show for nothing. Most of the crowd for last night's Welcome 2 My Pudding, the 11th installment of local restauranteur, golfer, and shock rocke ... More >>

  • Culture

    October 20, 2011

    Halloween Guide 2011

    Maria Vassett​ Alice Cooper, Rob Halford, The Tubes, Brian "Head" Welch, and more Comerica Theatre Saturday, December 17 They don't call it a variety show for nothing. Most of the crowd for last night's Welcome 2 My Pudding, the 11th installment of local restauranteur, golfer, and shock rocke ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 1, 2011

    The Zombies at Celebrity Theatre, 9/30/11

    ​The Zombies Celebrity Theatre Friday, September 30, 2011 50 years is a long time. There's no getting around it -- The Zombies, lead by original members Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone, have been at it for a five decades; much longer than the original run of The Zombies, from 1961 to 1968, would ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 28, 2011

    The Zombies' Colin Blunstone and Rod Argent on 50 Years of History and Their New Album

    When a legendary band comes out with a new record, it's easy to get nervous. Such was the case when I received a copy of Breathe Out, Breathe In, the new record from The Zombies, a band celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Could the new songs live up to classics like "Care of Cell 44" and "Ti ... 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 >>

  • Music

    September 1, 2011

    Sade Lets Her Music Do the Talking

    ​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

    June 28, 2011

    Carly's Bistro Nerd Nite III: Serene Dominic on The Osmonds

    ​ "It's like the Discovery Channel, with beer." Nerd Nite at Carly's Bistro is an informal gathering that goes down every so often, featuring noted (or not so noted) authors, experts, or fans sounding off on a nerdy topic of their choosing. Thursday, June 30, Arizona Republic and New Times contrib ... More >>

  • Music

    June 16, 2011

    New York Dolls @ Ashley Furniture HomeStore Pavilion

    ​ "It's like the Discovery Channel, with beer." Nerd Nite at Carly's Bistro is an informal gathering that goes down every so often, featuring noted (or not so noted) authors, experts, or fans sounding off on a nerdy topic of their choosing. Thursday, June 30, Arizona Republic and New Times contrib ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 12, 2011

    Bret Michaels Talks Boys & Girls Club, the Barrow Neurological Institute, Sharing a Stage with Motley Crüe and Rock of Love

    Nancy MazzeiBret Michaels is set to rock the Scottsdale waterfront this Friday in support of the Phoenix Children's Hospital and The Boy's & Girls Club of Scottsdale ​It's no real secret that I am a fan of Bret Michaels. I always had an appreciation for what he accomplished as the lead singer ... More >>

  • News

    March 31, 2011

    Feedback from the Issue of Thursday, March 31, 2011

    Nancy MazzeiBret Michaels is set to rock the Scottsdale waterfront this Friday in support of the Phoenix Children's Hospital and The Boy's & Girls Club of Scottsdale ​It's no real secret that I am a fan of Bret Michaels. I always had an appreciation for what he accomplished as the lead singer ... More >>

  • News

    March 17, 2011

    A Band of Screw-Ups at KWSS-FM Work at Waging a 100-Watt Revolution

    Nancy MazzeiBret Michaels is set to rock the Scottsdale waterfront this Friday in support of the Phoenix Children's Hospital and The Boy's & Girls Club of Scottsdale ​It's no real secret that I am a fan of Bret Michaels. I always had an appreciation for what he accomplished as the lead singer ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 4, 2011

    Damon Brasch, What Are You Listening To?

    Damon Brasch​Welcome to What Are You Listening To?, a new weekly feature on Up on the Sun where notable locals talk about their favorite music. Damon Brasch Brasch is the owner and chef of Green restaurant in Tempe with a new location coming soon to Phoenix. He is also the guitar player for the b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 14, 2010

    Alice Cooper Headed to Rock Hall of Fame

    Alice Cooper will be inducted to Rock's hall of fame.​Congratulations, Alice, you're headed to Cleveland.Alice Cooper, the shock rocker raised and residing in Phoenix (Detroit is also trying to claim him today) has been selected for enshrinement in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum on the ... More >>

  • Music

    November 4, 2010

    Bad Religion May Suck, But That's a Super-Awesome Logo, Right?

    Alice Cooper will be inducted to Rock's hall of fame.​Congratulations, Alice, you're headed to Cleveland.Alice Cooper, the shock rocker raised and residing in Phoenix (Detroit is also trying to claim him today) has been selected for enshrinement in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum on the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 27, 2010

    Oct. 27 In Blogs: Russell Pearce, Arizona State Fair, Club Candids, Pie, and Molestation

    ​​​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:

  • Blogs

    October 5, 2010

    Ted Leo and the Pharmacists at Rhythm Room Last Night

    Jonathan McNamara​Ted Leo and the Pharmacists Rhythm Room October 4, 2010 It's sort of rare when a mosh pit is possible but not inevitable. You know, when a band could inspire a little knock-push-bounce action but it isn't necessarily a forgone conclusion.Ted Leo and The Pharmacists, who played P ... More >>

  • Music

    September 9, 2010

    Michael Bolton @ Chandler Center for the Arts

    Jonathan McNamara​Ted Leo and the Pharmacists Rhythm Room October 4, 2010 It's sort of rare when a mosh pit is possible but not inevitable. You know, when a band could inspire a little knock-push-bounce action but it isn't necessarily a forgone conclusion.Ted Leo and The Pharmacists, who played P ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 10, 2010

    X Japan's Yoshiki on Lollapalooza, Hide, and Taking Over America with Japanese Rock

    Jonathan McNamaraX Japan moments before playing Lollapalooza 2010. Left to right: Pata, Heath, Yoshiki, Toshi, and Sugizo.​I'm riding in an elevator up to the highest floors of Chicago's Ritz Carlton with publicist Heidi Ellen Robinson-Fitzgerald. For a sweet lady, she represents some hard-hit ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 2, 2010

    June 2 In Blogs: Silly Bandz, Adult Swim, MacAlpine's, and Jan Brewer

    ​​​​​​​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: Ray Stevens' Dumb, Anti-Immigrant Song "Come To the U.S.A." Jackalope ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 20, 2010

    Brooks & Dunn

    ​​​​​​​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: Ray Stevens' Dumb, Anti-Immigrant Song "Come To the U.S.A." Jackalope ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 15, 2010

    Ray It Forward

    Ukulele + lunchbox = great art

  • Music

    March 4, 2010

    Will Someone Please Join Dfactor's Band?

    Ukulele + lunchbox = great art

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    February 4, 2010
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    December 31, 2009
  • Blogs

    December 23, 2009

    Top 51 Concert Photos of 2009

    VariousJust about half of the photos waiting for you in our Top 51 Concert Photos slide show.​2009 rocked and we've got 51 shots to prove it. From Tempe Music Fest to McDowell Mountain, Slayer to Kiss, Flight of the Concords to Shiny Toy Guns, they're all here waiting for you to wax nostalgic. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 24, 2009

    August 24 In Blogs: Arpaio, Kiss, Two Hippies, and Twilight

    ​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:Joe Arpaio, Soldier of Fortune Cover Boy, Channels His Inner Mr. Magoo Pro-Shawna Forde Si ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 18, 2009

    New Smashing Pumpkins Drummer is 19, Weezer Names Album Raditude, New Wavves Song

    NME: Smashing Pumpkins confirm new drummerElectric Mustache: mp3: Headlights "Get Going"Idolator: Tommy Lee Plays With Fire, Gets BurnedIdolator: R. Kelly And Keri Hilson Make Love On The RadioPitchfork: Weezer Reveal Ridiculous Album TitleRolling Stone: Flaming Lips Road Test Dark New Tunes From "E ... More >>

  • Music

    February 26, 2009

    The Rÿche

    NME: Smashing Pumpkins confirm new drummerElectric Mustache: mp3: Headlights "Get Going"Idolator: Tommy Lee Plays With Fire, Gets BurnedIdolator: R. Kelly And Keri Hilson Make Love On The RadioPitchfork: Weezer Reveal Ridiculous Album TitleRolling Stone: Flaming Lips Road Test Dark New Tunes From "E ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 8, 2009

    Problem Child

    Steppchild's rock 'n' zeal is missionary, despite the jokes about your wife

  • Calendar

    November 20, 2008

    GWAR is War

    Steppchild's rock 'n' zeal is missionary, despite the jokes about your wife

  • Music

    August 21, 2008

    Sludge metal pioneers, The Melvins, are still doing things their own way on Nude with Boots

    Steppchild's rock 'n' zeal is missionary, despite the jokes about your wife

  • Calendar

    October 14, 2004

    Spawn Shop

    McFarlane's got toys for tots and tools

  • Music

    September 23, 2004

    Seven Mary Three

    Check out the band's new pipes

  • Music

    March 11, 2004

    Devil in the Details

    New books document heavy metal's ugly history

  • Music

    October 11, 2001

    Cretin Hopping

    Veteran roadie John Calleo brings together four rock veterans for the one-off Ramones tribute Rocket to Russia

  • News

    September 21, 2000

    The Tao of Esteban

    Confounding all his critics, an aging Scottsdale lounge guitarist transforms himself into the heartthrob of TV's Home Shopping Network

  • 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

    October 13, 1994

    EIGHT-TRACK MIND

    THOSE THINGS THAT CLUTTERED THE FLOOR OF YOUR CAR IN THE SEVENTIES ARE NOW COLLECTIBLE TO RETRO-FIEND GARY MARTIN

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