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KISS (Band)

  • Blogs

    March 26, 2012

    The stereotypes of violence in metal

    Metal is often stereoptyped as being a violent genre. And while violence is a indeed a common theme in the lyrics of many bands -- and granted, even the concept of mosh pits is violent -- when you combine that with the violence we're all exposed to in movies, TV and video games, it's easy for metal- ... More >>

  • Music

    March 22, 2012

    Is there anything Gene Simmons won't exploit?

    Metal is often stereoptyped as being a violent genre. And while violence is a indeed a common theme in the lyrics of many bands -- and granted, even the concept of mosh pits is violent -- when you combine that with the violence we're all exposed to in movies, TV and video games, it's easy for metal- ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 14, 2012

    Kiss: The five most shameless examples of the band's merchandising efforts over the years

    Legendary bass player and merchandising tycoon Gene Simmons has announced a new restaurant chain creatively titled Rock & Brews that will satisfy hungry classic rock fans craving to eat in a place that looks like a glorified backstage area. The franchise will debut this year in El Segundo, CA, and a ... More >>

  • Music

    March 1, 2012

    Magic Cyclops dishes on his American Idol tryouts

    Legendary bass player and merchandising tycoon Gene Simmons has announced a new restaurant chain creatively titled Rock & Brews that will satisfy hungry classic rock fans craving to eat in a place that looks like a glorified backstage area. The franchise will debut this year in El Segundo, CA, and a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 25, 2012

    Jon Schaffer of Iced Earth: "The chemistry in the band is better than it's ever been"

    Iced Earth (due tonight at Summit Music Hall) came out of the rich heavy metal scene in Tampa Bay, Florida in the late '80s. At a time when melodic heavy metal, especially the glam variety, was on the wane, Iced Earth came in with the wave of metal that produced a melodic speed metal as well as the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 10, 2012

    Weekend's best dance bets: DJ Dan, Kirk DeGiorGio, Pinch and more

    ​House heavyweight DJ Dan will no doubt rock the dance floor at Beta on Saturday night; the UK's Kirk DeGiorGio and Pinch will also be gracing our city with their presence this weekend. Sex Panther returns to Beauty Bar tonight for the regular dubstep, Moombahton, funky dance party with Max Kl ... More >>

  • Music

    February 9, 2012

    Lady Antebellum

    Wednesday, February 15, Pepsi Center, 303-830-8497.

  • Blogs

    January 27, 2012

    Ghost's Ghoul With No Name: "We want to do that whole Halloween thing with a major twist"

    Ghost (due tonight at the Marquis Theater) is a metal band from Sweden that might also be considered a bit of a performance art troupe. With one member dressed as the Satanic counterpart to the Pope and the other five as hooded, essentially faceless acolytes, all decked out in reverse Christian symb ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 19, 2011

    What's the first music you bought with your own money?

    Can you guess which member of Team Backbeat bought this record?​Do you remember the first album you bought with your own money? Of course you do! It's like the first person you kissed or the first one who broke your heart -- it's a monumental, life-changing moment in your life that's unforgett ... More >>

  • Music

    July 7, 2011

    Mark Armijo takes the cheese out of karaoke at Interstate Kitchen & Bar

    Can you guess which member of Team Backbeat bought this record?​Do you remember the first album you bought with your own money? Of course you do! It's like the first person you kissed or the first one who broke your heart -- it's a monumental, life-changing moment in your life that's unforgett ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 24, 2011

    Donny Paycheck on recording the first Zeke album in half a decade, playing with Motörhead

    It's been a while since Zeke rocked our ears off in these parts. Drummer Donny Paycheck (aka Don Hales) of Zeke's thinks the last time was in 2005 with Motörhead and Corrosion of Conformity. Alas, the Zeke dudes are roaring back into town tomorrow night for a gig at 3 Kings Tavern with their tradem ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 15, 2011

    Top five best music action figures

    ​NECA is gearing up to release a topless, Skeletor-esque Iggy Pop action figure onto unsuspecting fans this coming June, a fact that might seem a bit odd for those who aren't familiar with rock stars' long and illustrious history with action figure manufactures. Over time we've seen plenty of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 14, 2010

    The 20 bands that inspire tattoos like no other

    An average Misfits fan.​Personally, it's been the "One Bad Album" rule. That's all it takes for a band's musical reputation to be asterisked forever, which makes getting a tattoo of that band, well, risky. You have to wonder how often thirty-somethings across the land hear "Nice Chi' Pep's tat ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 15, 2010

    Bonded by blood: The DNA-infused antics of Wayne Coyne and other notable bloodlettings

    A couple of days ago, Flaming Lips front man Wayne Coyne posted a video of himself screen-printing a poster using his own blood. While the notion of Coyne doing anything weird at this point is hardly surprising, the clip got us to thinking about other artists that have likewise injected themselves ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 30, 2010

    Never can say goodbye: Five acts who can say retired, but just can't seem to stay retired

    Here's why some fans have reasonable doubts when they hear an artist say they're retiring.​With the regular football season getting ready to kick off, Brett Favre has once again pulled a fast one and decided to return for one more season. Sure, he can say retired; he just can't seem to stay re ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 15, 2010

    Mile High Music Festival day two travelogue: BoomBox and Z-Trip

    As I crossed the festival grounds toward the Bison tent, where BoomBox was scheduled, I caught strains of Matt Morris and his amazing voice, and Ozomatli getting their reggae-style funk on. I reached my destination just as BoomBox took the stage and immediately knew I was in for a good time. They op ... More >>

  • Culture

    August 12, 2010

    Now Playing

    As I crossed the festival grounds toward the Bison tent, where BoomBox was scheduled, I caught strains of Matt Morris and his amazing voice, and Ozomatli getting their reggae-style funk on. I reached my destination just as BoomBox took the stage and immediately knew I was in for a good time. They op ... More >>

  • Culture

    July 22, 2010

    Now Playing

    As I crossed the festival grounds toward the Bison tent, where BoomBox was scheduled, I caught strains of Matt Morris and his amazing voice, and Ozomatli getting their reggae-style funk on. I reached my destination just as BoomBox took the stage and immediately knew I was in for a good time. They op ... More >>

  • Culture

    July 15, 2010

    Now Playing

    As I crossed the festival grounds toward the Bison tent, where BoomBox was scheduled, I caught strains of Matt Morris and his amazing voice, and Ozomatli getting their reggae-style funk on. I reached my destination just as BoomBox took the stage and immediately knew I was in for a good time. They op ... More >>

  • Music

    July 8, 2010

    Hatcha at Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom

    As I crossed the festival grounds toward the Bison tent, where BoomBox was scheduled, I caught strains of Matt Morris and his amazing voice, and Ozomatli getting their reggae-style funk on. I reached my destination just as BoomBox took the stage and immediately knew I was in for a good time. They op ... More >>

  • Culture

    July 8, 2010

    Now Playing

    As I crossed the festival grounds toward the Bison tent, where BoomBox was scheduled, I caught strains of Matt Morris and his amazing voice, and Ozomatli getting their reggae-style funk on. I reached my destination just as BoomBox took the stage and immediately knew I was in for a good time. They op ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 17, 2010

    Westword Music Showcase headliners: Legendary, iconic ... those are just a few words to describe the splendor that is Superchunk

    Jason Arthurs​ Superchunk never tried to be the biggest band in the land, but it did make music on its own terms and became an iconic outfit in its own right by embodying what it means to be an indie rock band. While the band didn't enjoy nearly the same level of commercial success as many of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 25, 2010

    Ten musician related comic books

    ​ We found the above gem while wandering around the comic store yesterday -- it appears to be some type of (unauthorized?) biography of Lady Gaga. Unfortunately, mom didn't give us enough loot to actually buy it, so we'll never know for sure. What we do know, however, is that this isn't the f ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 2, 2010

    Song of the Day: "Let Go" by jj

    Today's song of the day comes from an utterly bewitching Swedish duo known as jj. Comprised of Joakim Benon and Elin Kastlander, the group is in the midst of embarking on its first ever tour of the States with xx, a kindred act with an equally google defying moniker. Bummer or all bummers: The tou ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 12, 2010

    And now, presenting thirty craptastic minutes with thirty different iPhone band apps

    ​ Sometimes we have to wonder if folks that program for Apple's App Store are hell-bent on wasting people's time. We spent an evening with as many artist-specific iPhone apps we could get our hands on and found a few amazing things, a few interesting things and a plethora of pure and total cr ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 18, 2010

    Honky-Tonk Angels

    ​ Sometimes we have to wonder if folks that program for Apple's App Store are hell-bent on wasting people's time. We spent an evening with as many artist-specific iPhone apps we could get our hands on and found a few amazing things, a few interesting things and a plethora of pure and total cr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 2, 2010

    An Avalanche of old tunes

    On Sunday night we had the chance to watch the Colorado Avalanche get pummeled by the visiting New York Rangers. While we should have been paying more attention to the game, we couldn't help our ears being caught in familiar sounds. The music selections -- and there were many -- were just awful. Co ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 8, 2010

    The Weekend Showdown: Here's to Tribute Bands

    We would hate for you to miss out on all the awesome that happens every weekend in our fair city, so we've decided to run down three of the best shows in one easy-to-swallow post, with video and audio. Tell us -- and the rest of the world -- what we missed in the comments. ​

  • Blogs

    October 29, 2009

    Ten band inspired costume ideas

    ​Halloween, the time when adults decide to don their favorite witty getups, whether it be the intellectual "Freudian slip" or the pop culture driven "Christian Bale Yelling." We're sure some of you are short on ideas, so we've compiled a list of band inspired costumes to wear to your favorite part ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 22, 2009

    Introducing Recast, our latest feature in which we appoint ourselves as soundtrack supervisors of an existing film

    ​Movie soundtracks have the ability to create mood and atmosphere in an interesting way when utilized properly. Changing or adding to a soundtrack is a way to create a completely new experience. Blade Runner is one of the greatest science fiction movies of all time but the soundtrack has always fe ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 27, 2009

    Welcome Back, Heller

    An old favorite becomes a new club night.

  • Calendar

    August 27, 2009

    Welcome Back, Heller

    An old favorite becomes a new club night.

  • Music

    June 4, 2009

    The ’80s are alive at the Roadhouse

    An old favorite becomes a new club night.

  • Calendar

    April 23, 2009

    Not So Heavy

    Spinal Tap returns in Unwigged and Unplugged.

  • Music

    April 16, 2009

    Magic Cyclops

    Live Via Satellite From Davenport, Iowa
    Brodeo

  • Music

    November 20, 2008

    Lizzie Borden

    Thursday, November 20, Gothic Theatre, 303-788-0984

  • Culture

    September 13, 2007

    Now Playing

    Brief reviews of current shows

  • Calendar

    August 2, 2007

    Rock Shots

    The '80s return in Chris Deutsch’s photographs.

  • Dining

    December 28, 2006

    All-Inn

    RockBar

  • Music

    April 21, 2005

    Mudvayne

    Lost and Found (Epic)

  • Music

    June 10, 2004

    Kiss

    Tuesday, June 15, Coors Amphitheatre, 303-830-8497.

  • News

    May 27, 2004

    The Stations Remain the Same

    The hits just keep coming on radio.

  • Goods & Services

    March 25, 2004

    Best Place to Buy Armani on the Cheap

    Buffalo Exchange

  • Music

    January 22, 2004

    The Beatdown

    Things to do in Denver when you’re dead.

  • Music

    February 28, 2002

    Mushroomhead

    XX (Universal/Filthy Hands)

  • Music

    June 7, 2001

    Backwash

    16 HP rides high with Hoarse, a new collections of live cuts from local performances.

  • Music

    May 31, 2001

    Gaza Strippers

    Electric Bible: The New Testament (Triple X)

  • Music

    June 8, 2000

    New Bomb Turks

    Nightmare Scenario
    (Epitaph)

  • Music

    May 18, 2000

    Backwash

    Cabaret Diosa puts its surf-mambo sound on celluloid.

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