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Warbringer’s “Vortex of Violence Tour” crushed Phoenix with savage sets from Skeletal Remains, Allegaeon, and Summoning the Lich. A night of thrash, death, and fantasy-fueled fury lit up Last Exit Live as metal fans moshed to relentless riffs, brutal vocals, and otherworldly solos.

GOYA dropped death-fuzz previews, Green Druid crushed slow riffs, and AZ bands brought doom fury to Pub Rock’s metal altar.

The famed foodist reflects on his decades in food media, presents his favorite culinary mega-hacks, and sings some of his funny food songs.

Eternal kicks off their tour with a night of metal mayhem in Tempe, joined by Dogyard, High on Formaldehyde, and High Castle.

SkaterCon 10 took over Goodyear Skatepark with pro skaters, punk bands, wild tricks, vendors, and a skate hurricane with an epic afterparty.

Brutal Bash 2 ravages The Nile Underground with six death metal bands delivering grotesque lyrics and sonic violence to devoted genre fans.

The first-ever Best in Grass Arizona awards highlighted top brands and products in the Valley, chosen by everyday consumers turned judges.

Tempe’s DIY scene unites to preserve Danelle Plaza as redevelopment looms, celebrating art, music, and community at POWER’S OUT.

The 11th annual Phoenix Rock Lottery took 25 local musicians and made five new bands to perform songs as a fundraiser for Rose's House