92.3 KOMP

Las Vegas rock radio has always been about surviving in a city built for other sounds. KOMP occupies that space where actual rock listeners go when casino background music and tribute acts aren't enough. The station's programming skews toward the meat of rock - Metallica, Avenged Sevenfold, bands that still draw crowds to outdoor festivals. It's not experimental territory. Modern rock gets emphasis over obscure cuts, which means the playlist leans recognizable. That works fine. Vegas hosts tons of touring bands anyway, so the deejays weave in live show talk and guest spots. The morning show ca…