Rage Against The Machine

Cobraconda goes on Spring Break

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 >>

What would it take for Mexicans to not want to cross the border into America?

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 >>

Cop out: Injections of zaniness don't light the impersonality of The Other Guys

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 >>

Insane Clown Posse stabbings: Are some fans too stupid to understand irony?

Are you down with the Clown?​Update, 9:32 a.m.: Denver Police Department spokesman Detective John White declines to identify the stabbing victims in the incident described below, but he says the name of the man arrested in the case may be available as soon as this afternoon. For more informati ... More >>

Insane Clown Posse stabbings: Are some fans too stupid to understand irony?

Aaron ThackerayThe scene last night near the Fillmore.​ Most attempts by the media and authorities to blame music for violence are patently ridiculous. Take those early attempts to pin the Columbine massacre on Marilyn Manson, a performer the shooters didn't even like. But the mayhem-happy ... More >>

Part two: Oak Tavern's Jeremy Roosa dishes on monkfish liver, chef Morimoto and a chicken sandwich

Lori Midson Oak Tavern exec chef Jeremy Roosa​ This is part two of Lori Midson's interview with Oak Tavern exec chef Jeremy Roosa. To read part one of that interview, click here. Proudest moment as a chef: I'm always growing and learning, so I would like to think my proudest moment has yet ... More >>

Rage drummer Brad Wilk signs bottles of Olade this weekend

​"I was on tour with U2 in 1997, and I woke up one morning and I had lost my eyesight by like 50 percent," remembers Rage Against the Machine drummer Brad Wilk. "I just felt horrible -- like I had a hangover, but I hadn't been drinking." When he finished the tour, Wilk went to the doctor and ... More >>

Adam Cayton-Holland's blogging tips for Monica Owens: day two

​"I was on tour with U2 in 1997, and I woke up one morning and I had lost my eyesight by like 50 percent," remembers Rage Against the Machine drummer Brad Wilk. "I just felt horrible -- like I had a hangover, but I hadn't been drinking." When he finished the tour, Wilk went to the doctor and ... More >>

Busting Cindy Adams' balls, and other WTF moments from the Democratic National Convention

​"I was on tour with U2 in 1997, and I woke up one morning and I had lost my eyesight by like 50 percent," remembers Rage Against the Machine drummer Brad Wilk. "I just felt horrible -- like I had a hangover, but I hadn't been drinking." When he finished the tour, Wilk went to the doctor and ... More >>

Bellying up to celebs at the Barackbar

​"I was on tour with U2 in 1997, and I woke up one morning and I had lost my eyesight by like 50 percent," remembers Rage Against the Machine drummer Brad Wilk. "I just felt horrible -- like I had a hangover, but I hadn't been drinking." When he finished the tour, Wilk went to the doctor and ... More >>

Bellying up to the BarackBar

​"I was on tour with U2 in 1997, and I woke up one morning and I had lost my eyesight by like 50 percent," remembers Rage Against the Machine drummer Brad Wilk. "I just felt horrible -- like I had a hangover, but I hadn't been drinking." When he finished the tour, Wilk went to the doctor and ... More >>

DNC Cheat Sheet

​"I was on tour with U2 in 1997, and I woke up one morning and I had lost my eyesight by like 50 percent," remembers Rage Against the Machine drummer Brad Wilk. "I just felt horrible -- like I had a hangover, but I hadn't been drinking." When he finished the tour, Wilk went to the doctor and ... More >>

Last Night: DNC Media Party at Elitch Gardens

​"I was on tour with U2 in 1997, and I woke up one morning and I had lost my eyesight by like 50 percent," remembers Rage Against the Machine drummer Brad Wilk. "I just felt horrible -- like I had a hangover, but I hadn't been drinking." When he finished the tour, Wilk went to the doctor and ... More >>

At the DNC, Raging Against the Machine looks more boring than expected

​"I was on tour with U2 in 1997, and I woke up one morning and I had lost my eyesight by like 50 percent," remembers Rage Against the Machine drummer Brad Wilk. "I just felt horrible -- like I had a hangover, but I hadn't been drinking." When he finished the tour, Wilk went to the doctor and ... More >>

The DNC cheat sheet: From Rage to Flav, Backbeat has you covered

​"I was on tour with U2 in 1997, and I woke up one morning and I had lost my eyesight by like 50 percent," remembers Rage Against the Machine drummer Brad Wilk. "I just felt horrible -- like I had a hangover, but I hadn't been drinking." When he finished the tour, Wilk went to the doctor and ... More >>

The Flobots rise and shine

​"I was on tour with U2 in 1997, and I woke up one morning and I had lost my eyesight by like 50 percent," remembers Rage Against the Machine drummer Brad Wilk. "I just felt horrible -- like I had a hangover, but I hadn't been drinking." When he finished the tour, Wilk went to the doctor and ... More >>

From anarchists to aging hippies, they're all part of protestation nation

​"I was on tour with U2 in 1997, and I woke up one morning and I had lost my eyesight by like 50 percent," remembers Rage Against the Machine drummer Brad Wilk. "I just felt horrible -- like I had a hangover, but I hadn't been drinking." When he finished the tour, Wilk went to the doctor and ... More >>

Live Review: Hippie Werewolves at Herman's Hideaway

​"I was on tour with U2 in 1997, and I woke up one morning and I had lost my eyesight by like 50 percent," remembers Rage Against the Machine drummer Brad Wilk. "I just felt horrible -- like I had a hangover, but I hadn't been drinking." When he finished the tour, Wilk went to the doctor and ... More >>

Meet Mike Relm, master of video turntablism.

​"I was on tour with U2 in 1997, and I woke up one morning and I had lost my eyesight by like 50 percent," remembers Rage Against the Machine drummer Brad Wilk. "I just felt horrible -- like I had a hangover, but I hadn't been drinking." When he finished the tour, Wilk went to the doctor and ... More >>

Ten Reasons Ween's Better Than Your Favorite Band

​"I was on tour with U2 in 1997, and I woke up one morning and I had lost my eyesight by like 50 percent," remembers Rage Against the Machine drummer Brad Wilk. "I just felt horrible -- like I had a hangover, but I hadn't been drinking." When he finished the tour, Wilk went to the doctor and ... More >>

Subtlety Isn’t a Strength for Does It Offend You, Yeah?

Here’s what happens when you blend the hottest sounds of the past five years into a cheeky, abrasive mix.

Shred Cred

You wanted the best, you got the best: Guitar Hero III.

Jose Gonzalez

This Swedish singer-songwriter talks about his love of first-take recordings.

(Almost) Last Night's Show: KTCL's Big Gig @ Coors Amphitheatre

This Swedish singer-songwriter talks about his love of first-take recordings.

The Nightwatchman

Sunday, July 15, Larimer Lounge, 303-291-1007.

Gennaro’s Lounge

There’s only one Italian restaurant in this country, and many manifestations.

Media Insanity

There’s only one Italian restaurant in this country, and many manifestations.

Al Right Now

Is "Weird Al" Yankovic an American pop genius?

Signed, Sealed and Almost Delivered

Rose Hill Drive completes work on its long-awaited debut.

Book of Mormon

Jerry Joseph and the Jackmormons celebrate ten years of being bad.

Backwash

Blister 66 gets ready to get signed. Again.

Spanish Inquisition

Outspoken and a little bit angry, Desaparecidos uses artful indie pop to question everything.

Letters to the Editor

From the week of September 27, 2001

Stop Imagining

Will freedom of expression be the first casualty in the war on terrorism?

On a Roll

Singer-songwriter Cheryl Wheeler enjoys a good joke. But her music demands serious consideration.

Politically Indirect

Eschewing overt dogma, Texas rockers At the Drive In don't encourage riot, they embody it.

Inside the Soap Box

Michael Moore gets out of his La-Z-Boy to find The Awful Truth.

Judgment Day

Backbeat contributors offer up their favorite recordings of 1999.

Mingus Big Band

Blues and Politics
(Dreyfus Jazz)

Backwash

Blues and Politics
(Dreyfus Jazz)

Sensory Overload

For VAST's Jon Crosby, too much is just right.

Orgasm Transplant

Michael Colin on the current operation of Phantazmorgasm.

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Michael Colin on the current operation of Phantazmorgasm.

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Michael Colin on the current operation of Phantazmorgasm.

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Michael Colin on the current operation of Phantazmorgasm.

Thrills for the week

Michael Colin on the current operation of Phantazmorgasm.

The Shed Spread

This summer's outdoor-concert season was the weakest in years. Doesn't anyone want to hear music outside anymore?

Take Them to Your Leaders

Man or Astro-man? announces plans for world domination.

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Man or Astro-man? announces plans for world domination.