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Power Trip 2023: The good, the bad, the heat on Day 1 of metal festival

The first day of Power Trip began with many of us waiting — some for over 40 minutes — in 102 F heat for the gates to open, but it ended with a fantastic performance by one of the world's most iconic bands: Guns N' Roses.

Welcome to the Jungle, I guess. Contactor Type Relay

Power Trip 2023: The good, the bad, the heat on Day 1 of metal festival

Here were our three favorite parts of the day, as well as our three least favorite.

Let's get these out of the way.

Now, on to the positive stuff.

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Power Trip 2023: The good, the bad, the heat on Day 1 of metal festival

Contactor 16a 220v Niki Kottmann is the features editor for The Desert Sun. She oversees the paper's arts and entertainment, education, health and business coverage, and loves to write the occasional arts & entertainment story. You can connect with her on Twitter @niki_mariee.