Incoming: Styx, Ozzy Osbourne, The Temptations, Cradle of Filth, Wu-Tang Clan

None, however, hold a candle to the upcoming December 8 Wu-Tang Clan show. Billed as a "reunion show" -- a difficult accomplishment since founding member/media darling Russell "Ol' Dirty Bastard" Jones passed away almost six years ago -- their Celebrity Theatre gig will be interesting, to say the least. While...

By Michael Lopez

November 3, 2010

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None, however, hold a candle to the upcoming December 8 Wu-Tang Clan show. Billed as a "reunion show" -- a difficult accomplishment since founding member/media darling Russell "Ol' Dirty Bastard" Jones passed away almost six years ago -- their Celebrity Theatre gig will be interesting, to say the least. While members Raekwon and Ghostface Killah have found recent success with solo albums (Cuban Linx Pt. II, Fishscale), other members have remained less active. That's not to say the clan -- eight members strong -- can rock their respective mics. It has been three years since their last album -- ten years if you want to count anything memorable, although "Gravel Pit" is hardly that -- but methinks they still have plenty left for their fans.

Joining the Wu with shows of their own are The Temptations, Styx and Cradle of Filth.

The rest of this week's neck-protected shows:

Angerfist: Friday, Jan. 21, 9 p.m., $20-$30. 910 Live, 910 N. McClintock Dr., Tempe, 480-966-0707.

Alice Cooper's Christmas Pudding: Saturday, Dec. 18, 7 p.m., $50.20-$82.75. Comerica Theatre (formerly Dodge Theatre), 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-379-2800.

Chase Coy: With Backseat Goodbye, Plug In Stereo, & Hello Astronaut, Thursday, Jan. 13, 7 p.m., $12-$14. Martini Ranch & Shaker Room, 7295 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale, 480-970-0500.

Cradle of Filth: With Nachtmystium, Turisas, & Daniel Lioneye, Friday, Feb. 4, 6 p.m., $26-$29. Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480-829-0607.

DJ John Digweed: Saturday, Jan. 1, 9 p.m., $20-$30. The Venue Scottsdale, 7117 E. 3rd Ave., Scottsdale, 480-945-5150.

Flesh the Racist Crayon: Sunday, Dec. 12, 8 p.m., $10. Trunk Space, 1506 Grand Ave., Phoenix, 602-256-6006.

Ozzy Osbourne, & Slash: Wednesday, Jan. 26, 7:30 p.m., $36.50-$82. Comerica Theatre (formerly Dodge Theatre), 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-379-2800.

Power Comedy Slam: With Redbone, Shang & Gary Owens, Friday, Jan. 14, 9 p.m., $18-$35. Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, 602-267-1600.

Styx: Sunday, Jan. 23, 7:30 p.m., $51-$115. Ovations Live! Showroom at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler, 800-946-4452.

The Temptations: Friday, Jan. 14, 8 p.m., $35-$100. Ovations Live! Showroom at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler, 800-946-4452.

Watain: With Goatwhore, Black Anvil, Solace in Nothing, After the Death of Man, Autumn's End, & more, Saturday, Nov. 20, 6 p.m., $16. Clubhouse Music Venue, 1320 E. Broadway Rd., Tempe, 480-968-3238.

The Wu-Tang Clan: Wednesday, Dec. 8, 8:30 p.m., $30-$45. Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, 602-267-1600.

Michael Lopez

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