Motley Crue

Cool Kat

Tattoo artist/TV star inks her new body-art tome

Future Shock: Annuals, Jimmy Eat World, Times New Viking, and more

Tattoo artist/TV star inks her new body-art tome

It Came From YouTube: Nirvana at the old Mason Jar

Tattoo artist/TV star inks her new body-art tome

HE WRITES THE THONGS

Tattoo artist/TV star inks her new body-art tome

Talk Dirty to Me

A sampler box of the best (worst) heavy-metal lyrics of the '80s

Skate Free or Die

A sampler box of the best (worst) heavy-metal lyrics of the '80s

Oink at the Devil

Motley Crue contracts a virulent case of Generation Swine flu

Too Live Crue

Nikki Sixx sounds off on booze, dope and Kiss

Guns 'n' Poses

Trashman finds that he can no longer enjoy a beer in peace

Best Tribute Band

Satellike

New Times' top DVD picks for the week of October 25

Satellike

The Wisdom of the Metal Gods Vs. The Meditations of Hip-Hop MCs

I just received a book titled Time Flies When You're In a Coma: The Wisdom of the Metal Gods (A Plume Book), a funny little tome filled with lyrical adages from the world of heavy metal music. Edited by Mike Daly (formerly of alt. country band Whiskeytown), the book is divided into four sections: Me ... More >>

Lazarus A.D. is Bringing Thrash Back from the Dead

I just received a book titled Time Flies When You're In a Coma: The Wisdom of the Metal Gods (A Plume Book), a funny little tome filled with lyrical adages from the world of heavy metal music. Edited by Mike Daly (formerly of alt. country band Whiskeytown), the book is divided into four sections: Me ... More >>

Geisha A Go Go has Scottsdale hipsters turning Japanese

I just received a book titled Time Flies When You're In a Coma: The Wisdom of the Metal Gods (A Plume Book), a funny little tome filled with lyrical adages from the world of heavy metal music. Edited by Mike Daly (formerly of alt. country band Whiskeytown), the book is divided into four sections: Me ... More >>

Long Live Mock ’n’ Roll

Sham bands work double time on the reproduction line

Lazarus A.D. is Bringing Thrash Back from the Dead

Sham bands work double time on the reproduction line

Gypsy Road

Thank you, glam

Do Your Taxes Like a Rock Star

This is no substitute for professional financial advice

Real Swingers

No harm, no foul

Tour de Floor

They make it look cool

Death Pool for Cutie

Everybody's gotta go sometime

Too Live Crüe

Hair metal hits the road

The Last Vegas

Success is a pretty good bet

Alice in Revolver Land

Success is a pretty good bet

Guns N' Roses

Welcome to the Videos (DVD) (Geffen)

Mötley Crüe
Greatest Video Hits (DVD) (Mötley/Hip-O)

Ruthless Journey

Now past his self-destructive punk phase, Abe Ruthless settles into a resolute musical routine

Too Hot for Love

The Donnas put a new spin on the old sex-and-excess glam formula — and out-Crüe the Crüe in the process

The Donnas

Turn 21 (Lookout! Records)

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.

Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love

Trashman's awakening: The Mook shall inherit the earth -- and the chicks

Jucifer

Calling All Cars on the Vegas Strip
(Capricorn)

MOTLEY MOTORHEADTHE ONLY CRUE VINCE NEIL NEEDS THESE DAYS IS IN THE PIT

Calling All Cars on the Vegas Strip
(Capricorn)

JUST THE FLACK, MA'AM

MUSIC-INDUSTRY PRACTITIONERS OPERATE ON FRACTURED HYPE

Pedal to the Metal Tour

MUSIC-INDUSTRY PRACTITIONERS OPERATE ON FRACTURED HYPE

Scorpions Drummer, Tommy Lee's Sister, Bring Their Band To Ruby Room

​This is a weird one: Kottack, a band that has the drummer from The Scorpions playing guitar and Tommy Lee's sister playing drums, will be at The Ruby Room on October 30.Named for James Kottack, who is married to Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee's little sister Athena, the band's drummer, the band pl ... More >>

What's New Pussycat?

Check out these lesser-known ‘80s rockers

Vince Neil

Check out these lesser-known ‘80s rockers

Chopper City

Hogs and Hogettes post up at WestWorld

Proof: Dakota Jeane

Dakota Jeane at the notoriously dimly lit Time Out LoungeWelcome to Proof, a regular feature where PHXmusic.com grabs a drink with a local musician. This week we sat down with Dakota Jeane DiSanto at Time Out Lounge. Name: Dakota JeaneDrink: AmberBockBar: Time Out LoungeUltimate Drinking Song: ... More >>

Hair Raid at Whiskey River Saloon

Hair Raid: So named for a reason.​This is part of a series of reviews of bands who play weekly at local bars. The show: Hair Raid at Whiskey River Saloon. The look: Honky tonk with a coat of Aqua Net. The smell: Sweet. The carpet was sticky and you could tell lots of drinks had been spilled there ... More >>

Long Live Mock 'n' Roll

Is it live, or is it Hair Raid?

Macy Gray, Third Eye Blind, Joe Sib, 2 Tone Lizard Kings, and Other Weekend Events

Macy Gray is scheduled to perform at CityScape on Friday.Macy Gray and Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon hanging out at the same party?Such will be the case this weekend as the R&B star is scheduled to stage a free concert tomorrow night during this weekend's grand opening celebration of CityScape in do ... More >>

Cricket Pavilion is Now Desert Sky Pavilion Again (For Now)

​The 20-year-old outdoor amphitheater on the west side of Phoenix which switched its name from Desert Sky Pavilion to Cricket Wireless Pavilion a few years ago is now back to square one.This is no victory over corporate America. The low-cost cell provider's naming rights recently expired ... More >>

Incoming: Cage The Elephant, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Eisley, Motley Crüe, Poison

Who's the one they call Dr. Feelgood?​There are lots of three and four-word band names among this week's just announced shows -- Cage The Elephant, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Panic! at the Disco, to name a few. However, as someone who is utterly fascinated with hair metal and early 1980's Sunset Stri ... More >>

The Joy of Sixx

Who's the one they call Dr. Feelgood?​There are lots of three and four-word band names among this week's just announced shows -- Cage The Elephant, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Panic! at the Disco, to name a few. However, as someone who is utterly fascinated with hair metal and early 1980's Sunset Stri ... More >>

Steelheart @ Club Red

Who's the one they call Dr. Feelgood?​There are lots of three and four-word band names among this week's just announced shows -- Cage The Elephant, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Panic! at the Disco, to name a few. However, as someone who is utterly fascinated with hair metal and early 1980's Sunset Stri ... More >>

Final Fantasies

Who's the one they call Dr. Feelgood?​There are lots of three and four-word band names among this week's just announced shows -- Cage The Elephant, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Panic! at the Disco, to name a few. However, as someone who is utterly fascinated with hair metal and early 1980's Sunset Stri ... More >>

New York Dolls' Sylvain Sylvain Talks Touring with Poison and Mötley Crüe, High Heels, and Happiness

New York Dolls​The New York Dolls are widely considered one of the most influential bands in punk, glam, and hair metal. Mötley Crüe and Poison are among the dozens of acts that cite the Dolls as influences. Ironic, then, that the New York Dolls are opening for the Crüe and Poison this week in ... More >>

River Jones, What Are You Listening To?

River Jones​River Jones Jones is the owner of local record label River Jones Music. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right now? Growing up, I listened to KDKB, KUPD, KEDJ, and KUKQ. Now, I am always streaming music 24/7. But, in the car I liste ... More >>