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Las Vegas inspires Tiesto’s upcoming album

One of the Vegas’ biggest resident DJs has announced a new album inspired the city he holds court in throughout the year.

5 quotes that prove Eric Church isn’t full of it

You saw it coming. Or we did. Or he did. Or something. Anyway, we’re talking about Eric Church calling his new album “The Outsiders,” and coming at country stardom with an outside view that makes him even bigger than a red-hot genre, without abandoning it altogether. He’s the ultimate insider outsider.

On Budget: Free shows

“The KOMP 92.3 Homegrown Show” brings together a trio of must-see local acts when The People’s Whiskey, Wax Pig Melting and Revolve team up at 9 p.m. Friday at Whiskey Dick’s, 2750 E. Craig Road.

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Genre-straddling Primus will deliver wackily warped whimsy

Even the miserable depths of heroin addiction sound oddly whimsical when cataloged by Les Claypool, a man with a cartoon voice and a similarly animated approach to turning progressive rock on its pointy head.

Head into darkness with carnal Combichrist

It’s the funniest song title of the year, and it comes from a band as mirthful as the vivisection of Grandma’s beloved Pomeranian. “F!@# Unicorns.”

Kings of Leon, Keith Urban are among acts heading for Vegas

Rockers Kings of Leon headline the MGM Grand Garden arena on Sept. 27, with Young the Giant and Kongos. Rapper M.I.A. is at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on May 31. And country star Keith Urban performs at The Cosmopolitan on Aug. 31.

Rock gods on board with Ghost’s Satanic sounds

It’s an inviting malevolence, voiced by a fellow dressed as an evil skeleton pope. Sweden’s Ghost often sounds like Blue Oyster Cult, the Beach Boys and Black Sabbath all at once. These days, their congregation is growing fast. Who exactly counts themselves among the band’s flock? Read on and find out.

Team names, mascot ideas for Vince Neil’s AFL team

Stoked about Vince Neil’s plans to bring an AFL franchise to Las Vegas. So here are some potential team names and mascots for Neil’s squad.

Underdogs pile on to form new collective

Sitting against the back wall of the Naked City Audio control room on a recent Friday afternoon, Jon Gamboa speaks in the archly dramatic tones of a movie trailer voice-over.

3 new CDs you need

Three recommended new CDs released today:

Rock in Rio plans permanent venue on Las Vegas Strip

Promoters plan to transform a 33-acre site at Sahara Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard into the City of Rock, a permanent concert and events venue that would serve as the home of the Rock in Rio music festival beginning in May 2015.

Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend celebrates 17th year

The 17th Annual Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender wrapped up Sunday at The Orleans after four days of music, cars, burlesque and events celebrating the rockabilly lifestyle.

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