Lynyrd Skynyrd

The Monkees, Without Davy Jones, Are Coming To Phoenix. Would You See Them?

The Monkees are coming through Mesa--it's called "A Midsummer's Night with The Monkees"--which should not surprise anybody who's ever heard an Arizona stereotype. The show's on August 9, at the Mesa Arts Center, and it will (for obvious reasons) not feature the Davy Jones, the group's TV lead singer ... More >>

Five Things to Eat and Drink this Weekend in Metro Phoenix

Looking for something to put in your mouth this weekend? We've got you covered. Check out what's on our plate. See Also: What to Eat with An Oscar Nominated Film: A Dinner and a Movie Recap Maya's Farm in Phoenix Now Hosting Classes Taught by Local Farmers Arizona Matsuri Break out the Hello Kitt ... More >>

Digging Up Heavy Metal's Country Roots

I have always been one of those metal heads that claims to listen to all musical genres--except for country. But in the past year, I've realized that classic country songs, with their imagery and energy, are pretty hard to dislike. Take David Allan Coe's "If That Ain't Country Part II," for example. ... More >>

The Year in Heavy Metal: 2012

The year 2012 brought an array of exciting moments in heavy metal, from album releases by veteran acts like Napalm Death and younger bands like Goatwhore, to some of the biggest ever heavy metal festivals, to a few of my personal favorite interviews with metal legends. Enjoy -- and happy metal fuc ... More >>

Bret Michaels Dishes on His Brain Hemorrhage, Poison, and Scottsdale

Bret Michaels is known nationally for his big hits and the big hair he sported as the singer of glam rock band Poison. More recently, his reality TV appearances on VH1's Rock of Love, and The Apprentice, have brought him to the attention of people who couldn't sing a single lyric from "Every Rose Ha ... More >>

Rehab, Rhythm Room, 8/30/12

Rehab @ Rhythm Room| 8/30/12Not since bearded Jim Morrison have rotund drunks been celebrated with such crazed enthusiasm. Not that I could ever compare last night's Rehab show at The Rhythm Room to even the most spaced-out of Morrison's career and consider it fair. But I did learn a few things as ... More >>

Drive-By Truckers Shy From the Sunny Side

Our Favorite Non-Metal Horror Soundtracks

Don't mess with Huey Lewis fans...​In recent years, horror flicks and metal have enjoyed a loving relationship. Metalheads love horror, and the feeling is mutual. (Where did we put that copy of The Blair Witch 2 soundtrack?) Obviously many metal musicians truly enjoy sci-fi, monster and horror ... More >>

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 >>

What's Up With Christina Aguilera and Maroon 5's New Single?

​​​For the first time ever, Adam Levine's voice is saddening people. The vocals of Maroon 5's frontman are simply way too over-processed on Maroon 5 and Christina Aguilera's new collaborative single, "Moves Like Jagger." Idolator thinks the song is the best thing since sliced bread, but I disa ... More >>

Lynyrd Skynyrd @ Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum

It's Still Fair Weather

A roundup of this week’s activities

Robert Perez, Deerhunter, Nickelback, and More in This Week's Issue

Junction 10 frontman Robert Perez gives country music a new look.​Robert Perez, singer in country band Junction 10, doesn't fit the mold as far as the appearance of a typical country musician goes. But that doesn't matter because he's more talented than most local country musicians. Although he co ... More >>

Incoming: Social Distortion, Hot Hot Heat, Ra Ra Riot, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Nickelback

A picture of Canadian rock band Nickelback​I remember it like it was yesterday: it was the summer of 2002 and I was in super-humid Milwaukee for Major League Baseball's All-Star Game. We were in the parking lot of Miller Park, enjoying the pre-game festivities, eating and drinking all of the ... More >>

July 12 In Blogs: Tea Party Wackos, Pool Parties, Social Distortion, Taco Bell, and James Ray

​​​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:

GBH at The Clubhouse

GBH.​British hardcore punk rockers GBH name stands for "grievous bodily harm". While attendance at any punk show poses some threat of injury, what with mosh pits, angry teens, spiked belts, and extreme mohawks, the risk at last night's GBH show was a little higher.Locals Casket Life and Glass Hero ... More >>

New Orleans Goatwhore Serves Up Satanic Southern Sludge

Rock vs. Wrestling

Lynyrd Skynyrd: Point/Counterpoint

By Martin Cizmar and Brian BardwellUnfortunately we were unexpectedly barred from taking photos at last night's Lynyrd Skynyrd show at Celebrity Theatre.​Sometimes one perspective on a show isn't enough. So, like we did with Beck and Tool, Up on the Sun is bringing you a point/counterpoint style w ... More >>

Most of Lynyrd Skynyrd Is Gone, But Who Cares?

New Orleans Goatwhore Serves Up Satanic Southern Sludge

Emery, & Maylene and the Sons of Disaster

Other People's Blogs: Skynyrd Bassist Dies, Van Halen Videogame, M.I.A. hangs with Oprah

NME: Lynyrd Skynyrd bassist dies, aged 48Spin: M.I.A. Hangs Out with Oprah!Rolling Stone: "Guitar Hero: Van Halen" Confirmed, Game Due in 2009

Lynyrd Skynyrd Pianist Billy Powell Dead at 56

Lynyrd Skynyrd pianist Billy Powell died in his home near Jacksonville, Florida last night. He was 56 years old. While an official press statement from the band states "We have no further details," this article from MTV.com suggests that Powell may have died from a heart attack.

Future Shock: The Helio Sequence, Ted Nugent, Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival, and more

Michael Cartellone

Nick Nicholson

Country for country

Amblin' Man

The "topical pop" creations of a bass-playing adventurer

Banjo & Sullivan

The Ultimate Collection 1972-1978
(Hip-O Records)

Encore Performance

Don't fret. Guitar Hero II kills the opening act

Southern Hoots

On the prowl for Nashville cats

Play Some Skynyrd!

This band you cannot change

Name Blame

Scores some hits, but not destination dining yet

Nashville Pussy

Mee-yow

Trailer Mix

"Trash" is Pumphouse's treasure

GFB The Movement

Undestroyable (Movement Music Records)

Refried South

Southern rock, once stigmatized and left for the comedians, has entered a new era of appreciation

Drive-By Truckers

Decoration Day (New West)

Basement Ax

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

Z Be Trippin'

Phoenix DJ angles for the big fish in the SoCal electronic pond

Rainer Maria

Long Drawn Knives (Polyvinyl)

Lucky Jim

Versatile indie visionary Jim O'Rourke works on more records than most people get around to buying

Molly Hatchet

Greatest Hits (Epic/Legacy)

Drive-By Truckers

Alabama Ass Whuppin' (SecondHeaven.com Records)

Reggie and the Full Effect

Promotional Copy
(Heroes & Villains/Vagrant Records)

Flashes 12.16.99

I Stroke, Therefore I Am

Billy Squier gets philosophical and Trashman gets sick

TAPES IN THE MAIL, VOL. III

SCREED

JUST THE FLACK, MA'AM

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