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The 13 most satanic metal bands of all time

By Alex Distefano

Jul 23, 2025

Looking for some dark tunes? Check out Morbid Angel, Brujeria and more.

Ozzy Osbourne dead at 76. Here's a look at some of his Phoenix appearances

By Amy Young

Jul 22, 2025

The heavy metal icon leaves behind an enormous musical legacy.

Adam Lee Ramey, 32, of the Dropout Kings has died

By Amy Young

May 20, 2025

The band posts an announcement about the founding member and vocalist on Facebook.

Your ultimate guide to KUPD UFEST 2025 in Phoenix: Tickets, set times and more

By Benjamin Leatherman

May 2, 2025

Get ready to rock out on Saturday.

Photos: Metal legends Cavalera and friends shredded at the Van Buren

By Neil Schwartz

Apr 8, 2025

Cavalera Conspiracy headlined a wicked four-band salvo at the Van Buren. Our writer got out with the photos to prove it.

Hometown metal legend Cavalera is about to end his tour in Phoenix

By Neil Schwartz

Mar 28, 2025

Max Cavalera, formerly of Sepultura, wraps his Third World Trilogy tour Sunday in the Valley: "always one of the best crowds."

Dig up Alice Cooper's overlooked 'Easy Action' to hear a star being born

By Cory Frye

Mar 21, 2025

Shortly after high school, Phoenix's own Alice Cooper was exploring a newfound gritty, idiosyncratic sound in his 1970 LP.

Ghost are coming to Phoenix with a new album in tow

By Chris Coplan

Mar 5, 2025

The Swedish rockers have unveiled a new single in "Satanized."

Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson plots Phoenix show for first solo tour in 30 years

By Chris Coplan

Mar 4, 2025

The Iron Maiden frontman is ready to rock with his very own band.

Pantera schedule Phoenix show during latest reunion tour

By Chris Coplan

Feb 24, 2025

The metal gods prepare to obliterate your eardrums this fall.

Photos: Slayer's Kerry King brings the fury to Mesa's Nile Theater

By Chris Coplan

Feb 20, 2025

The Slayer legend brought along both Municipal Waste and Alien Weaponry.

10 new albums streaming right now for Phoenix music fans (Feb. 14, 2025)

By Chris Coplan

Feb 14, 2025

From beguiling art rock to immature power-pop, we have all the albums you'll need for this weekend and beyond.

10 new albums streaming right now for Phoenix music fans (Feb. 7, 2025)

By Chris Coplan

Feb 7, 2025

From pulverizing prog metal to romantic indie rock, we have all the albums you'll need for this weekend and beyond.

The 2025 Phoenix KUPD UFest full lineup, headliners and more

By Benjamin Leatherman

Jan 30, 2025

Fans of metalcore, hard rock and post-grunge are in for a treat.

Deafheaven announce new album, North American tour for April and May

By Chris Coplan

Jan 29, 2025

The band's new album, 'Lonely People With People,' drops March 28 ahead of a Mesa show on May 23.

Phoenix band There Is No Us to play Maynard James Keenan's new cafe

By Jennifer Goldberg

Dec 13, 2024

For frontman Jim Louvau, it's a chance to do something new: play music and exhibit his photography in one event.

Swedish metal legends Meshuggah announce April 2025 concert

By Jennifer Goldberg

Dec 8, 2024

And they're bringing Cannibal Corpse and Carcass along for the tour.

Swedish metal band Ghost announce summer 2025 Phoenix concert

By Jennifer Goldberg

Oct 30, 2024

The "Mary on a Cross" band's world tour will stop in the Valley in August.

Ahead of Phoenix show, Calico Cooper talks Beasto Blanco

By Kelly Walsh

Sep 26, 2024

Calico Cooper — daughter of Alice — is playing The Van Buren Thursday night with her band, Beasto Blanco.

Phoenix Falling in Reverse concert postponed until Oct. 15

By Jennifer Goldberg

Sep 25, 2024

The hardcore band were scheduled to appear Wednesday night at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre.

Metal!

Arizona proclaims July 22 'Ozzy Day'

Arizona rockers pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne

Metal!

Arizona proclaims July 22 'Ozzy Day'

Arizona rockers pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne

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