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The 25 Best Concerts in Phoenix in December 2016

The last month of every year is typically the busiest, which is completely understandable with the holiday season and all. Like ‘em or loathe ‘em, its probably going to dominate and complicate almost every aspect of your life from now right up until the end of the year. That’s certainly...
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The 11 Best Concerts in Phoenix This Week

Yup, an intro. Joan of Arc – Monday, February 6 – Valley Bar Joan of Arc may be one of the most pretentious bands in existence, but it also puts on a kick-ass live show. The group doesn't come off its throne above the city of Chicago often, but when...
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Oh Yeah, Alice Cooper Is Super Christian

The Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC) received a video invitation from Phoenix native and legendary shock rocker Alice Cooper. Cooper isn’t bringing ECC leadership to one of his shows or to see him in the studio of his radio program Nights With Alice Cooper. He is inviting attendees at Gather ’16,...
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Mumford & Sons Announce Phoenix Concert

It's been awhile, but for the first time since 2013, Mumford and Sons are making their way back to Phoenix for a concert at Ak-Chin Pavilion. Fans will have to wait until Wednesday, October 5, to get their fix.  Yes, Alice Cooper once called Mumford & Sons an "offence to...
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The 10 Best Growlers in The Phoenix Heavy Metal Scene

Arizona has spawned and been home to some pretty influential acts in heavy metal, from Soulfly to Sacred Reich, Maynard James Keenan to Alice Cooper. But while the more renowned acts helped lay the groundwork for the local scene and style, every city has its key players that dominate the...
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Nine Arizona Artists Whose Music You Can Hear in Movies

Arizona claims a whole list of artists who hail from, lived in, and got their starts in the state, and their music is more familiar than you might think—especially if you didn't know they're from the area. These artists have lent their music, vocals, and talents to the silver screen,...
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13 Best Concerts in Phoenix This Week

We’re rolling into one of the busiest weeks of the year for live music – and its not only because the Halloween party season about to kick into gear. By sheer happenstance, a slew of great concerts will be happening over the next few nights at Valley venues, and every one...
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The Ten Best Arizona Metal Bands of All Time

Heavy metal is a fixture, almost like comfortable yet spike-laden easy chair you can always count on here in the desert. We are lucky to have a great mix of local, regional, national, and internationally acclaimed talent. During a recent conversation with Cannibal Corpse's drummer Paul Mazurkiewicz, he mentioned he...
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XIXA’s Chucks Cumbia Covers and Goes All-Original on New Album

XIXA came to exist almost by accident. The Tucson sextet – formerly known as Chicha Dust – formed and began playing the Peruvian style of psychedelic cumbia as a way to get more gigs without overbooking the solo projects of its two co-founders, Brian Lopez and Gabriel Sullivan. With almost...
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5 Hidden Gems in Metro Phoenix Museum Collections

Museums traditionally acquire objects in two ways — via donation or purchase. As a general rule, museums show only 2 to 4% of their collections at any given time. That means their vaults are brimming with hidden gems that don't always make it to the gallery floor. We asked five...
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15 Best Metal Concerts in Phoenix in February 2016

The month of February brings a packed calendar of events to the Valley of the Sun—the Barrett Jackson car show is wrapping up, the Waste Management Open kicking off, and the weather is gorgeous, prompting an array of other outside festivals and activities. It also prompts bands to get back...
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Detroit vs. Phoenix: Which City Owns Alice Cooper?

In the realm of popular music, Detroit has always been a cultural powerhouse, churning out some of the most memorable tunes of the 20th century. Detroit can point to everyone from Bob Seger to Big Sean , and artists frequently integrate this identity into their music and brand. The idea...
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A Guide to Record Store Day 2016 in Phoenix

Waiting 364 days since last year’s Record Store Day probably put a serious ache in the hearts of record collectors, but that veil of sadness is about to lift. Saturday, April 16, is the day vinyl fanatics and music freaks have been rabidly awaiting. Collectors and fans will flood local...