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Slayer's Jeff Hanneman and 8 Other Metallers Dead Before Their Time

Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman died of cirrhosis on May 2, the same day as the Golden Gods Awards. It was devastating that on a day meant to celebrate the lives of the best musicians in metal, one of those artists was taken from the world of music. It also came as a shock. In fact, by all accounts ... More >>

Shan Man of 98 KUPD, What Are You Listening To?

Shan Man of 98 KUPD You can hear 98 KUPD's weeknight DJ from 7-11 p.m. every weeknight and find his KUPD blogs at www.98kupd.com. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right now? Is this a trick question and are you trying to get me in trouble? Beli ... More >>

Your Holiday Heavy Metal Gift Guide

What's the most metal gift you've ever received? I can think of several that stick out: Led Zeppelin vinyl, a miniature model of Dimebag Darrell's Razorback lightning bolt guitar, spike-bedecked high heels that would make a dominatrix envious, a stripper pole paired with a handle of whiskey. But I ... More >>

Why Is There So Much Indie Rock on Television?

By Dave Good It's hard not to notice: Indie bands seemingly soundtrack just about every sitcom, film and television commercial today. But why? Influential music supervisor Alexandra Patsavas swears it's not just about cheap labor. "It's far more of a creative decision than a monetary one," she say ... More >>

8 Kids More Metal Than You

See also: The Most Anticipated Heavy Metal Releases of the Fall See also: The 10 Hottest Chicks in Metal See also: Six Desert Metal Bands You Need to Hear See also: A Closer Look at KUPD's MILF Contest 2012There are few things in this world that have the ability to coax an "Awwwww...that is so damn ... More >>

Royal Thunder Wards Off a Family Curse With Heavy Psychedelic Rock

"People think it's all Southern rock or sludge/doom," says Royal Thunder vocalist/bassist Mlny Parsonz (Mel Parsons) the band's hometown, Atlanta, Georgia. According to the husky voiced singer, things are more varied than outsiders see: "I don't think any genre encompasses everything. Everybody's so ... More >>

Jen Deveroux, What Are You Listening To?

Jen Deveroux The local party promoter invites you to Sharks and Minnows Saturday, June 30, at the Phoenix Place Hotel and Suites at 2 p.m. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right now? I don't listen to the radio. What's the first album ... More >>

Mike James, What Are You Listening To?

Mike James The local comedian performs Thursday, June 7, at Jaxon's in Scottsdale. For more information, go here. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right now? 97.3-FM -- 24/7 comedy. What's the first album you bought? Haha. I was 8-years-ol ... More >>

Gardner Cole, What Are You Listening To?

Gardner Cole Cole, who has written and produced for artists such as Madonna, is the producer for local country pop band Arrowheart, who are schedueld to perform Sunday, May 27 at Hidden Meadow Ranch. For more information, head here. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what ... More >>

Rick Phillips, What Are You Listening To?

Rick PhillipsPhillips blogs on eateraz.com and owns the Tucson Taco Festival (Saturday, April 28) and the Arizona Barbecue Festival (Saturday, May 19 and Sunday, May 20.) When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right now? I listen to satellite radi ... More >>

Future Loves Past @ The Rogue Bar

Joey Bradfisch, What Are You Listening To?

Joey Bradfisch (center) with musical group Karmin ​Joey BradfischBradfisch is a producer for the Johnjay and Rich radio morning show on 104.7 KISS-FM. His segment, What'cha Doin At The Courthouse?, airs on the station every Friday at 7:40 a.m. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the ... More >>

Amy Winehouse Hits the Bottle Right Before Rehab

​Surprise, surprise, Amy Winehouse is still hitting the bottle, according to the Fab Life.Winehouse is still up to her old tricks. After her father confronted her about drinking too much, she agreed to check herself back into rehab Wednesday night to get clean before her upcoming European tour, wh ... More >>

Liam's Problem: Liam's Problem EP

​Artist: Liam's ProblemTitle: Liam's Problem EPBasics: Liam's Problem describes themselves as a "musical journey through rock, soul, funk and blues" and "as likely to be influenced by The Allman Brothers or Parliament Funkadelic as they are Led Zeppelin or Pear Jam."There is definitely a Pearl Jam ... More >>

'Whip My Hair' Songwriter Lashes Back at Soulja Boy With Diss Track

​What's the real deal: did Soulja Boy actually write Willow Smith's smash hit "Whip My Hair"? Hell no, but he did receive a bit of songwriting credit for a line that came from his own song, "Turn My Swag On."Ronald "Jukebox" Jackson is less than thrilled by the songwriting claim made by Soulja Boy ... More >>

O.A.R. at the Celebrity Theatre Last Night

​O.A.R. The Celebrity Theatre September 28, 2010The Celebrity Theatre's layout and rotating stage made for a warm performance by veteran jamband O.A.R. that accommodated every seat in the house last night.The design of the venue made the band's entrance particularly special since fans got to slap ... More >>

Robert Plant at the Dodge Theatre on 7/20

Luke HolwerdaSorry, Robert Plant would not let us get any closer than this to take photos. Wrinkle lines?​I've always made it a policy to not get down on old folks, particularly when it comes to not having the same energy or disposition as youngsters. I reminded myself that if I lived through ... More >>

July 13 In Blogs: Rio Rico Shooting, Old Spice Man, Led Zepplin, Amarone Ristorante Italiano, and Medical Marijuana

​​​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:

Nico Vega

British Steel Turns 30, The Sweater Song Turns 15, 50 Cent Turns R. Kelly

Spin: Watch 50 Cent's Sensitive Slow Jam Pitchfork: Buy Billy Corgan Lunch! Rolling Stone: Weezer's "Undone - The Sweater Song" Turns 15: A Look Back Rolling Stone: Rob Halford on Recording at Ringo's, Opening for Led Zeppelin NME: Phil Spector demands iPod for new prison cell Electric Mustache: Vid ... More >>

Fight Club Sadisco, Stone Foxes and More Over the Weekend

Fight Club *Sadisco, Blow By Blow (with Video) On Saturday, January 17, the twisted minds behind the monthly *Sadisco events hosted their annual "Fight Club" themed *Sadisco at J-Heads. The scene was post-industrial-apocalyptic, as revelers meandered around the perimeter of the venue among precariou ... More >>

Fuck Strange Young Things

The Sword brings you metal without cliché on Gods of the Earth

Urban Music Legend or Bizarre Fact?

Geekus Musicus Maximus? Not me!

More than mariachi: Yes, Mexicans dig your rock 'n' roll. So why can't you listen to some Café Tacuba?

Classical Graffiti

World Music: The Metal Years

They're Mexican. They're Irish. They rock.

Been There, Beamed That

Technical difficulties

Diamanda Galás with John Paul Jones

The Sporting Life
(Mute)

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club

Hard Americana

Overseas MP3s

For pennies a tune, you can build a primo music library and support free enterprise in Russia

Blue Merle

Familiar but fresh

A-Sharp Player

Pianist Nicole Pesce strikes a chord with artsy downtown audiences

Drums and Tuba

The group that debunks categories

As Heard on KCDX

Hammer of the Gods

With a handful of artists, 'classic rock' is not a pejorative

Best Radio Station -- Rock

KDKB-FM 93.3

North Mississippi Allstars

51 Phantom (Tone-Cool)

Chainsaw Men

Electric Juju
(Smokin' Troll/NKVD/Corrosion)

Rock, Roll and Remember

Young scruffs Marah try to breathe life into a two-day Valley oldies show

Fu Manchu

King of the Road
(Mammoth)

Beastie Boys

Anthology: The Sounds of Science
(Grand Royal/Capitol)

Replica for a Heavyweight

Will EMI's remastering of 11 classic albums with the original packaging on CD and 180-gram vinyl make you buy your favorite records one more (last?) time?

Unconsciously Brilliant

Restless Records' Flaming Lips anthology recounts the early chapters of one of indie rock's finest

Copy Cats

In the tired realm of tribute albums, imitation is the sincerest form of flatulence

Recordings

WHO'S THE FIFTH LED ZEPPELIN?

GOOD GOLLY, MISS GAL S!SINGER DIAMANDA GAL S AND JOHN PAUL JONES GIVE ROCK THE CROWBAR ENEMA IT SO RICHLY DESERVES

MICHAEL JACKSON BROKE MY HEART

HE CHANGED HIS NOSE AND BLEACHED HIS SKIN. BUT WHEN HE CHANGE HIS MUSIC, HE WENT TOO FAR.