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Lauren Wise

Lauren Wise has worked as a rock/heavy metal journalist for 15 years. She contributes to Noisey and LA Weekly, edits books, and drinks whiskey.

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The 11 Best Concerts in Phoenix This Week

The 11 Best Concerts in Phoenix This Week

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersMay 14, 2018

These 11-concerts in Phoenix are must-see events,

The 12 Best Concerts in Phoenix This Week

The 12 Best Concerts in Phoenix This Week

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersApril 16, 2018

Um, this week is gonna rule.

Robert Plant on New Muses and Led Zeppelin Turning 50

Robert Plant on New Muses and Led Zeppelin Turning 50

By Lauren WiseFebruary 26, 2018

“Truly, I’m on a beautiful learning curve that I haven’t finished yet.”

Zakk Wylde Has No Regrets and Wants to Tour with Mac Sabbath

Zakk Wylde Has No Regrets and Wants to Tour with Mac Sabbath

By Lauren WiseFebruary 22, 2018

Catching up with the Black Label Society frontman before the band’s Marquee Theatre show.

K.Flay on Brutal Honesty and Reading as Meditation

K.Flay on Brutal Honesty and Reading as Meditation

By Lauren WiseJanuary 6, 2018

“It can be very liberating when you’re openly honest.”

In Conversation with 311’s Nick Hexum

In Conversation with 311’s Nick Hexum

By Lauren WiseDecember 27, 2017

And why Phoenix is so special for the band, who return to the Valley for NYE.

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The Best Hard Rock Vocalists in Phoenix

The Best Hard Rock Vocalists in Phoenix

By Lauren WiseDecember 11, 2017

Starting with Sydney Dolezal.

13 Phoenix Bands We’re Thankful For

13 Phoenix Bands We’re Thankful For

By Becky Bartkowski and OthersNovember 21, 2017

Tis the season.

13 Best Metal Bands in Metro Phoenix Right Now

By Lauren WiseAugust 29, 2017

Here’s who is ahead of the pack.

Slayer’s Kerry King on Being a Rob Halford Fanboy and Growing Up Country

Slayer’s Kerry King on Being a Rob Halford Fanboy and Growing Up Country

By Lauren WiseAugust 15, 2017

“Rob is what I call a vocal ninja.”

Deep Purple Are Saying Goodbye, One Tour Stop at a Time

Deep Purple Are Saying Goodbye, One Tour Stop at a Time

By Lauren WiseAugust 11, 2017

They’re coming to Ak-Chin Pavilion.

10 Best Hard Rock Venues in Phoenix

By Lauren WiseJuly 25, 2017

Because the Valley of the Sun loves hard rock.

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In Conversation with Deftones’ Abe Cunningham

In Conversation with Deftones’ Abe Cunningham

By Lauren WiseJuly 6, 2017

“We knew we had something to prove — and honestly, I think we still feel that way a bit.”

10 Best Metal Shows in Metro Phoenix This May

10 Best Metal Shows in Metro Phoenix This May

By Lauren WiseMay 1, 2017

Including Sabaton and Testament.

Anthrax’s Scott Ian: “I’d Love to Hear Lady Gaga Do a Rock Record”

By Lauren WiseApril 18, 2017

The band’s at Marquee this week.

The Offspring’s Kevin “Noodles” Wasserman on the State of Punk Rock

By Lauren WiseApril 13, 2017

And the Dead Kennedys song he wishes he wrote.

Christopher Shayne on Why Arizona Is a Great Place to Make Music

Christopher Shayne on Why Arizona Is a Great Place to Make Music

By Lauren WiseApril 5, 2017

“But not so great for getting your music out there.”

The 9 Best Metal Shows in Metro Phoenix this February

The 9 Best Metal Shows in Metro Phoenix this February

By Lauren WiseFebruary 7, 2017

Get ready to rock.

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The 10 Best Metro Phoenix Metal Concerts in January 2017

The 10 Best Metro Phoenix Metal Concerts in January 2017

By Lauren WiseJanuary 3, 2017

Get your monthly metal rundown here.

Mesa Native J.R. Bareis’ Band Islander Might Have Created the First Rap-Rock Concept Album

By Lauren WiseDecember 14, 2016

It’s not as crazy as you’d think.

12 Best Metal Concerts in Metro Phoenix in December 2016

By Lauren WiseDecember 2, 2016

Merry Metal-mas to all, and to all a black night.

Journey’s Neal Schon Doesn’t Just Want to Play The Hits

By Lauren WiseNovember 17, 2016

When Journey’s Neal Schon was 15, he faced probably one of the biggest decisions of his career: should he join Eric Clapton’s band, or Carlos Santana’s?

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