Iron Maiden

Thorn vs. Side's Nowell Doesn't Hold Back in Our Q&A

SXSW Last Night: Children at Mohawk

Joe Bob Briggs

Drive-In Movie Critic of Grapevine, TX

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Drive-In Movie Critic of Grapevine, TX

Hope you die before we get old

Reunited Who and Sex Pistols cheat death one more time

Today in Music News: ScoJo Keeps Singing, Metallica Cop Fans Are Pissed, and Miley Cyrus Loves Maiden

Your daily dose of national music news for Wednesday, January 28, 2009... Scarlett Johansson remains dead set on adding "singer" to her resume: She has now covered Jeff Buckley's "Last Goodbye" for the soundtrack for He's Just Not That Into You. You know the movie your girlfriend ... More >>

Freedom of choice

Ben Folds Five: a revolution in genre-bending

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Ben Folds Five: a revolution in genre-bending

Show Announcements: The Gourds, Better Than Ezra, Cut Off Your Hands, Maiden Texxas

This week's announcements are a pretty short list, but over the last few weeks we've seen the early summer slots fill up pretty quickly. Can't complain, though, when it includes an Iron Maiden tribute and the guys behind everyone's favorite Snoop Dogg cover. Jump for the details.

Black Tide Grows Up On Stage

This week's announcements are a pretty short list, but over the last few weeks we've seen the early summer slots fill up pretty quickly. Can't complain, though, when it includes an Iron Maiden tribute and the guys behind everyone's favorite Snoop Dogg cover. Jump for the details.

The Ozz-Man Cometh

After years of touring the nation, Ozzfest 2008 finds a home in Dallas' suburbs

Tech-Tonic Plates

After years of touring the nation, Ozzfest 2008 finds a home in Dallas' suburbs

Bullet for My Valentine, Atreyu, Avenged Sevenfold

Tuesday, March 1, at Nokia Theatre, Grand Prairie

Persepolis Comics Become Streamlined Film

The Islamic revolution, and puberty, through the 2-D eyes of Marjane Satrapi

Shred Cred

You wanted the best — you get the best: Guitar Hero III

Three Inches of Blood

Thursday, August 2, as part of OzzFest, at the Smirnoff Music Centre

Encore Performance

Don't fret. Guitar Hero II kills the opening act.

Committing Arson

Thorn vs. Side's sizzling mix of metal and punk should help them escape those local band blues

2006 Dallas Observer Music Awards

Thorn vs. Side's sizzling mix of metal and punk should help them escape those local band blues

Early Man

Sunday, February 12, at Gypsy Tea Room's "Tea Room"

Maltoro, Spitfire Tumbleweeds

Friday, January 21, at Double Wide

20 Bands 7 Days

For one week, Sarah Hepola saw every band that invited her. God help her.

Motor Away

Get your motor running for Houston's Art Car Weekend

Iron Men

Recent releases document the Maiden voyage

Trans Am

November 30

The (British) empire strikes back

Ash tries to live up to the hype

Bonus MP3: Dead Earth Politics -- "Dos Cuerpos"

Hailing from Austin, Dead Earth Politics claims all of the cool metal influences: Iron Maiden, Lamb of God, Slayer, Mastodon, etc. And surprisingly, the quartet does incorporate most of them into its loud and dense onslaught. Lead vocalist Ven Scott was gracious enough to send over a track off the b ... More >>

Show Announcements: Iron Maiden, Chicago, Doobie Brothers And Sting Coming To Dallas

Proof that Sting sucks.​Summer, that season when old farts get back in the tour bus to milk a few more million bucks out of nostalgic fans, is just around the corner, as evidenced by three big Superpages.com Center concert announcements this week. First, Iron Maiden will open its The Final Frontie ... More >>

Number of the Beast

Proof that Sting sucks.​Summer, that season when old farts get back in the tour bus to milk a few more million bucks out of nostalgic fans, is just around the corner, as evidenced by three big Superpages.com Center concert announcements this week. First, Iron Maiden will open its The Final Frontie ... More >>

Last Night: Iron Maiden and Dream Theater at Superpages.com Center

Iron Maiden, Dream TheaterSuperpages.com CenterJune 9, 2010(Just Slightly) Better than: Staying home and watching Spinal Tap for the 200th time.Roger CaldwellIron Maiden fans are the best. For more photos of their revelry, check the slideshow.​On a night when the weather took a breather from unbea ... More >>

Q&A: Wreckless Eric Talks Texas, The Death of Dennis Hopper and Whether He Was A Punk.

Wreckless Eric (aka Eric Golden) is best known as one of the initial new wave acts that came out of England back in 1977. Along with Elvis Costello and Nick Lowe, Eric helped expose the world to the greatness that was Stiff Records. Eric's first single, "Whole Wide World," was an instant classic, a ... More >>

Big Balls?

Wreckless Eric (aka Eric Golden) is best known as one of the initial new wave acts that came out of England back in 1977. Along with Elvis Costello and Nick Lowe, Eric helped expose the world to the greatness that was Stiff Records. Eric's first single, "Whole Wide World," was an instant classic, a ... More >>

Over The Weekend: Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival at Superpages.com Center

Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Music Festival with Disturbed, Avenged Sevenfold, Hellyeah, more... Superpages.com Center September 10, 2010 Better than: expected, but not as good as watching the Rangers sweep the Yankees ​Hot, humid air filled seemingly every crevice of Superpages.com Center ... More >>

Over the Weekend: KISS, Daughtry, Pat Green, Drowning Pool, The Academy Is . . ., The Envy, Revengeance at Pizza Hut Park

KISS, Daughtry, Pat Green, Drowning Pool, The Academy Is..., The Envy, RevengeancePizza Hut ParkSaturday, September 18, 2010(Way) better than: getting drunk and watching KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park. Roger Caldwell"How 'bout a little Kiss?"​It was the same old KISS that showed up on Saturday ... More >>

Over the Weekend: Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax at Superpages.com Center

Slayer, Megadeth, AnthraxSuperpages.com CenterSeptember 24, 2010Better than: getting sick from fried Oreos at the State Fair. Dylan HollingsworthSlayer's Kerry King was beaming on Friday night.​Usually, it's a proving ground when a band plays before Slayer. And, if you're worthy of sharing the s ... More >>

Early Man Play Metal The Old-Fashioned Way.

Slayer, Megadeth, AnthraxSuperpages.com CenterSeptember 24, 2010Better than: getting sick from fried Oreos at the State Fair. Dylan HollingsworthSlayer's Kerry King was beaming on Friday night.​Usually, it's a proving ground when a band plays before Slayer. And, if you're worthy of sharing the s ... More >>

Valient Thorr

Saturday, October 23, at the Double Wide

Rock n Taco: Hitting a Power Chord at Lunch

Saturday, October 23, at the Double Wide

Tonight, Tonight: Massive Attack at the Palladium Ballroom, Sarah McLachlan at Verizon, Black Tide at The Loft and Johnny Flynn at The Prophet Bar, Hanson at House of Blues, The Local Hang at The Libertine

Busy way to start the work week--and on a night when the Rangers face World Series elimination, no less...

Picture Show: The 20 Best Concert Photos of 2010

Danny FulgencioGlen Farris at Spune 2K10 Fest ​Between NX35, SXSW and ACL, we probably have enough concert photos to create some sort of concert photos city (Concert Photoia, if you will) in this year of 2010. But wait. Wait! There's more. Much more, as it turns out. Locally and nationally, there ... More >>

Q&A: Eyehategod's Mike Williams Talks Playing Around Christmas, Going Through Bass Players and Liking The Carpenters

For over 22 years, Mike Williams has led the New Orleans metal band Eyehategod. And, in that time, the singer has endured numerous protestors at shows, a constantly revolving situation with bass players and even some time in jail in 2005 on a narcotics charge. Through it all, Williams has remained c ... More >>

Tonight, Tonight: KXT's One-Year Anniversary Party at Gilley's, Bobby Patterson at The Kessler, In This Moment at Trees and Traffic 911 Benefit at Dan's Silverleaf

An interesting array of shows taking place around our area this Thursday evening. A celebration in one corner of town, some legendary soul at another, some inspired metal in yet another corner, and, up north, some impressive local acts working it for a worthy cause.

Picture Show: The Most Memorable Fans of 2010

Roger CaldwellFrom the Fans of Iron Maiden: check out the full slideshow. ​While we're not going to go so far as to nominate a Person of the Year (boo, Zuckerberg, boo), we feel a picture show of the most memorable fans of the year would be appropriate. Thanks to our many photographers in the ... More >>

Over The Weekend: The Pretty Recklesss at the House of Blues' Cambridge Room

Taylor Momsen​The Pretty RecklessFebruary 19, 2011House of Blues' Cambridge RoomBetter than: my Chuck Bass impression.It was easy to anticipate what the crowd at the House of Blues' Cambridge Room was going to look like on Saturday night -- moms dropping off their high school-aged daughters in min ... More >>

Marnie Stern's more than just another looker.

Taylor Momsen​The Pretty RecklessFebruary 19, 2011House of Blues' Cambridge RoomBetter than: my Chuck Bass impression.It was easy to anticipate what the crowd at the House of Blues' Cambridge Room was going to look like on Saturday night -- moms dropping off their high school-aged daughters in min ... More >>

Picture Show: The Fans, The Bands at Rockstar Mayhem Festival

Mike MezeulThis is your son on rock. ​Fuckin' Slayer! No, we don't mean that. We're actually referring to this perfect photo from last year's Iron Maiden show at Gexa Energy Pavilion. Over the last year, we've collected a number of great fan photos from concerts around Dallas, but few fans display ... More >>

Over the Weekend: Maleveller, Eagle Claw, The House Harkonnen at the Double Wide

Maleveller, Eagle Claw, The House Harkonnen Double Wide August 13, 2011 Better than: teaching your nephew how to play Mastodon songs. Dylan HollingsworthMaleveller​Last year, Maleveller could only play a certain amount of songs live. Because, well, they only had those songs to choose from. Durin ... More >>

The Top Ten All Time Best Replacement Lead Singers in Rock and Roll

The Misfits' Michale Graves​Nothing pisses rock fans off worse than the lead singer of their favorite band being replaced. This happens across genres, but it's most common within hard rock -- pop, country and R&B vocalists' departures are usually a precursor to their solo efforts; very rarely ... More >>

Jeff the Brotherhood smash their heads on the punk rock.

The Misfits' Michale Graves​Nothing pisses rock fans off worse than the lead singer of their favorite band being replaced. This happens across genres, but it's most common within hard rock -- pop, country and R&B vocalists' departures are usually a precursor to their solo efforts; very rarely ... More >>

The Kills Raise Blood Pressures at the Granada

Mike BrooksThe Kills' Alison Mosshart​The Kills Granada Theater Monday, January 23 Better than: No! No no no no no no!!!!! A mediocre performance by The Kills has more rock star quality than an excellent night for most bands. Hate to say it, but last night at the Granada, the band was a bit ... More >>