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Rockstar Mayhem Festival

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Mayhem Festival in 140 Characters or Less

Twitter is not bound by wannabe celebs, pop-princesses and Mr. Hipster TightJeans. Tweets about yesterday's Mayhem Festival at Cricket Pavillion lit up the board. Here are just a few. Also check out our review here. @alexandrahayes1:  Marilyn Manson Slayer KUPD = MAYHEM FEST toda ... More >>

Slayer Plays Through The (Dry) Heat

SlayerTwo stages, 13 bands, more than nine hours of music, and yet the Rockstar Mayhem Festival could easily be summed up in one word: SLAYER!!!!!!!!!!!!! Unfortunately, New Times doesn't pay me for one-word reviews, and to be honest, a handful of other bands on the bill definitely made an impre ... More >>

Walter Cronkite, Slayer, Marilyn Manson and Summer of Sound Over the Weekend

ASU Cronkite Journalism School Mourns the Death of Its Namesake Walter Cronkite, famous CBS anchorman known as "the most trusted man in America," and long-time mentor to Arizona State University School of Journalism students, died today at his New York home. He was 92...full story Rockstar Mayhem T ... More >>

Don’t Let Earthmen and Strangers’ Ryan Rousseau Use Your Gear

ASU Cronkite Journalism School Mourns the Death of Its Namesake Walter Cronkite, famous CBS anchorman known as "the most trusted man in America," and long-time mentor to Arizona State University School of Journalism students, died today at his New York home. He was 92...full story Rockstar Mayhem T ... More >>

Black Sabbath's Stem Cell Treatment, David Lynch and Billy Corgan, Passion Pit Mp3

Electric Mustache: mp3: Passion Pit Remix Max Tundra "Which Song"Everyone's Blog Posts: All Nov. Events @ The Trunk Space: K Recs, Sound Art, Local break-neck rock, Label show cases, punkersIdolator: Aqua Warn Against The Dangers Of Color-Coordinating Your Dinner Parties' MenusNME: Black Sabbath's T ... More >>

Slayer & Megadeth to Play Dodge Theater in January; Tix on sale Friday

Slayer and Megadeath will tour together for the first time since 1991's Clash of the Titans tour​It was briefly mentioned on Monday that Slayer and Megadeth are planning a North American tour that will kick off in January. Phoenix metalheads can rejoice because the aptly named American Carnage Tou ... More >>

Incoming: Vandals, Crystal Antlers, Agnostic Front, Slayer

​What is it about OC punk rock acts that makes them so tough to kill? Lose a few original members from most punk bands and they're through, but OC acts like The Vandals, Bad Religion, Social Distortion and TSOL never seem to die. The Vandals (pictured above with Gwen Stefani in her dirtbag phase) ... More >>

Fake Kissing: A Tribute to the Long History of Kiss Tribute Bands

​What is it about OC punk rock acts that makes them so tough to kill? Lose a few original members from most punk bands and they're through, but OC acts like The Vandals, Bad Religion, Social Distortion and TSOL never seem to die. The Vandals (pictured above with Gwen Stefani in her dirtbag phase) ... More >>

Rihanna Topless Pic, Kate Moss Plays Matchmaker, Brown Vs. Boyle

Idolator: Chris Brown Getting Clobbered By Susan BoyleIdolator: Rihanna Topless AgainNME: Kate Moss sets up date between Pete Doherty and Alison Mosshart - Daily GossipPitchfork: Metallica, Anthrax, Slayer, and Megadeth to Tour TogetherPitchfork: Former Drummer Bill Berry Returns to R.E.M. for Holid ... More >>

American Carnage Tour Postponed

Slayer's Tom Araya​Hair metal fans of the Valley, take note: The superstar-studded American Carnage Tour (which featured the '80s triple-threat of Slayer, Megadeth, and Testatment) has been postponed indefinitely. The concert was scheduled to take place on January 23 at Dodge Theatre, but has bee ... More >>

Job for a Cowboy Tour Dates and Landmine Marathon Album Stream

Job For A Cowboy​Wanna hear some free local metal? MetalSucks is hosting an exclusive stream of Landmine Marathon's new album, Sovereign Descent, which hit stores on Tuesday, March 16.In other Phoenix-area metal news, Glendale's Job for a Cowboy have announced a spring headlining tour that kicks o ... More >>

Trash Metal's Big Four (Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax) Concert Broadcasting at Four Valley Movie Theaters

​Trash metal's Big Four -- Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax -- rarely assemble. When they do, it's in places like Bulgaria where, as we understand it, Metallica's Black Album has not yet been released, pussifying the genre in the minds of the denim-vested masses.On June 22 that Bulgaria co ... More >>

Fearsome Foursome

How much more metal could this be? The answer is none.

Slayer/Megadeth

How much more metal could this be? The answer is none.

Check Out This Slayer Fan's Sorta Creepy Hand-Written Press Release

​Slayer is known for having very dedicated fans. Turns out they're dedicated enough to issue their own press releases.Hand-written on notebook paper, no less. So, yeah, check out this crazy letter from someone who says he's Greg Valentino of Pleasant Hills, California. No idea who that is, but t ... More >>

Slayer, Megadeth, Hell City Tattoo Festival, The Maine and Artists for Action Over the Weekend

​Slayer, Megadeth and Testament at Dodge Theatre Last Night We actually won! By "we," I mean thrash metal, of course - the bands, the fans and the music. After nearly three decades of playing the role of scrappy underdog, thrash metal finally seems to have turned the corner and become a more v ... More >>

Jimmy Eat World

​Slayer, Megadeth and Testament at Dodge Theatre Last Night We actually won! By "we," I mean thrash metal, of course - the bands, the fans and the music. After nearly three decades of playing the role of scrappy underdog, thrash metal finally seems to have turned the corner and become a more v ... More >>

Map of Metal Displays Interactive History of All Things Metal

Slayer!​Ever wondered where Melodic Power Metal came from or which bands actually play that kind of metal? How about the origins of Crossover Thrash, Grindcore or Speed Metal?Graphic designer Patrick Galbraith and metal historian Nick Grant's Map of Metal has all of that covered. The interactive m ... More >>

The Big 4 (Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer & Anthrax) Announce Lone U.S. Concert, Prompting New Times Contributor To Announce Incredibly Nerdy Metal Project

​Dreams do come true. Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax, thrash metal's legendary "Big Four," have just announced a lone U.S. concert on Saturday, April 23 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. Tickets go on sale this Friday, January 28.Despite their status as the godfathers of the t ... More >>

Mercury Records Will No Longer Produce Physical Singles

​Mercury Records is moving forward with technology and sticking to digital downloads. With a few grand exceptions, the label has decided it will be doing away with producing their singles on compact discs and vinyl due to a significant decline in sales, according to Telegraph.Now that the digital ... More >>

Big 4 vs. Coachella: Which Will Reign Superior?

​The Empire Polo Club in Indio, California has booked a third event to go down on their grounds between Coachella and the Stagecoach country festival this April.Metal fans are rejoicing over The Big 4, a one-day concert featuring some of metal's most prominent acts: Metallica, Megadeath, Slayer, a ... More >>

Megadeth's Dave Mustaine Is Metal's MVP

​The Empire Polo Club in Indio, California has booked a third event to go down on their grounds between Coachella and the Stagecoach country festival this April.Metal fans are rejoicing over The Big 4, a one-day concert featuring some of metal's most prominent acts: Metallica, Megadeath, Slayer, a ... More >>

Megadeth Vs. Metallica, The Artifact, Railroad Revival Tour and More in This Week's Issue

​The music section in week's print edition of Phoenix New Times is heavy on the metal.Why shouldn't it be, what with The Big 4 festival featuring Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax going down just a short drive away in Indio, California this weekend. In honor the the occasion I penned a colum ... More >>

The Big 4 Festival at Empire Polo Grounds Last Night

Mike R. MeyerJames Hetfield of Metallica performs at The Big 4 Festival in Indio.​The Big 4 Festival (Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax) Empire Polo Grounds, Indio, California Saturday, April 23, 2011 It's not an understatement to say that yesterday's Big 4 Festival was an event nearly thre ... More >>

The Big Four, Railroad Revival Tour, A Year of Resistance Against SB 1070, and the San Tan Wheelie Jam Over the Weekend

​Railroad Revival Tour in Tempe There might be no grouping of more high-spirited entertainers than the three groups that took the stage yesterday evening in Tempe. Throughout the night, each band invited members of other bands to join them for collaborations for a few songs. Marcus Mumford wa ... More >>

Metallica, Arcade Fire, The Black Keys and More of April In Concert Photos

The Black Keys at Mesa Amphitheatre ​May already? Yup. In case you are in the same work-induced haze that I am, you may need a reminder that April is, in fact, over. Luckily hindsight is twenty-twenty. You'll appreciate that as you look back at the best concert shots from April. April was one ... More >>

Six Million Dead: Arizona Death Metal to Rattle Your Brain

www.facebook.com/sixmilliondeadSix Million Dead: A million miles-per-minute.​Heavy metal has a rich and diverse history in Arizona. Our state has had a horde of notable residents: hard rock pioneer Alice Cooper, hair metal singer Bret Michaels of Poison, Judas Priest singer Rob Halford, Dave Musta ... More >>

Dogbreth: They Did It All for the Chookie

www.facebook.com/sixmilliondeadSix Million Dead: A million miles-per-minute.​Heavy metal has a rich and diverse history in Arizona. Our state has had a horde of notable residents: hard rock pioneer Alice Cooper, hair metal singer Bret Michaels of Poison, Judas Priest singer Rob Halford, Dave Musta ... More >>

In This Moment on the Hottest Chicks in Metal, Tattoos, and The New Album

​In This Moment come off as intimidating to some people, and it's easy to see why. Founders Chris Howorth (guitars) and Maria Brink (vocals) are a real sight, with Howorth's crazy-long dreads, Brink's Alice In Wonderland-inspired outfits, and the intricate tattoos and cobalt eyes of both. B ... More >>

Anthrax's Worship Music Almost Didn't Happen

​In This Moment come off as intimidating to some people, and it's easy to see why. Founders Chris Howorth (guitars) and Maria Brink (vocals) are a real sight, with Howorth's crazy-long dreads, Brink's Alice In Wonderland-inspired outfits, and the intricate tattoos and cobalt eyes of both. B ... More >>

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

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Down at Marquee Theater, 9/11/11

​Down Marquee Theatre Sunday, September 11 You have to feel band for opening acts. Upon arriving at the Down concert last night, Ponykiller had just ended its set and In Solitude was in full force, playing their hearts out on the stage for a half-full Marquee Theater. A handful of energetic ... More >>

Songs Glee's New Season Should Feature

Oh, Rachel, you obnoxious overachiever.​Gleeks will rejoice on Tuesday, September 20 as Finn, Rachel, and the gang return for the third season of Glee. After two years of hype, I decided to check the show out for myself. I couldn't get past the first season. The show could be decent if it w ... More >>

H2O's Adam Blake on Promoting a Positive Lifestyle, Post-9/11 New York City, and Appropriate Times to Hardcore Dance

​Within These Walls has a pretty impressive line-up of hardcore acts. H2O is headlining and making their first Arizona appearance since playing with Bane three years ago. We spoke to bassist Adam Blake, who insists that Arizona has not intentionally been skipped. The band likes to play in as ... More >>

Mayhem and Spanky: How a Valley Metalhead Ended Up on Norwegian TV With Necrobutcher

​In a profile of Norwegian black metal pioneers Mayhem I wrote for this week's issue, I relayed the tale of 42-year-old local radio producer and metalhead Anthony "Spanky" Pranke. Pranke and a few of his chums endeared themselves to Mayhem bassist Necrobutcher and a Norwegian TV crew while the ... More >>

As I Lay Dying's Jordan Mancino on Slayer and Frank Sinatra

​The members of Grammy-nominated metal group As I Lay Dying are further into their career than they thought they'd ever be. Not only does 2011 mark the band's 10-year anniversary, but the band released a new album, Decas, and are burning through the country with Of Mice and Men, The Ghost In ... More >>

Five Holiday Gifts for Your Metal-Loving Uncle

​Alright, slacker. There's no more denying it: the holidays are here, and you need to get on that shopping list. Luckily, Up on the Sun has caught gift guide-fever, and over the course of this week we'll be offering you suggestions for the entire family. It's hard to forget your metal-loving ... More >>

Anthrax Revels in What Was a Huge Year for the Thrash Titans

​Alright, slacker. There's no more denying it: the holidays are here, and you need to get on that shopping list. Luckily, Up on the Sun has caught gift guide-fever, and over the course of this week we'll be offering you suggestions for the entire family. It's hard to forget your metal-loving ... More >>

The Adolescents, Youth Brigade, Emperor X, Anthrax, and More in This Week's Issue

The Adolescents​In this week's issue of Phoenix New Times, Melissa Fossum asks an important (well, important to us at least) question: What keeps old punks going? Who better to ask than The Adolescents and Youth Brigade, bands easing into middle age despite youthful names? The bands are hitt ... More >>

Anthrax at Marquee Theatre, 1/24/12

Maria VassettAnthrax​Anthrax Marquee Theatre Tuesday, January 24 Everyone knows Anthrax played the Big Four in Indio, California, last year, of course. And as much as I hate to admit this out loud or on paper, I missed them, even though I was in Indio. See the full Anthrax slideshow here. ... More >>

Incoming (Again): Odd Future, Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival, Brian Jonestown Massacre

Brian Jonestown Massacre ​Hey, I know we already did an Incoming Concerts post this week, but I'm getting drowned in show announcements here at UOTS HQ. So let's dive in: The rap collective Odd Future head back to Marquee Theatre on Friday, March 9. Will the crew sell the joint out again? Wi ... More >>