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Ghost Town or Shadow Town? Pompeii in Gratiot County, Michigan: 1900-2000s
Pompeii is one of those Mid-Michigan towns that seldom gets visitors or tourists. It is called a 'ghost town' by some, referring to the fact that it is not what it once was. Looking at the photo gallery below, you'll see that Pompeii appeared to be a thriving little community; compared to some images from the 2000s, which show many original old buildings completely gone.
Why Anthrax’s Scott Ian Says More ‘Big 4’ Shows Won’t Happen Until At Least 2025
Yesterday (Jan. 14), Loudwire wrote about Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante’s love for Exodus (who’ll be supporting them on the second leg of Anthrax’s 40th anniversary North American tour). Logically, those upcoming concerts have led fans to wonder about the ‘Big 4’ of thrash metal reuniting on stage. According to Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian, that’s unlikely to happen for a few more years, if at all.
Margot Robbie Reveals Overlap Between Slipknot + Soap Opera Fans on ‘The Graham Norton Show’
In addition to being an Academy Award-nominated actor, Margot Robbie is a diehard metalhead. She just proved her credentials once again on last week’s episode of The Graham Norton Show, where she discussed bonding with the Neighbours fanbase over their love of Slipknot (to the half-joking, half-serious disapproval of fellow actor Cate Blanchett).
Metallica’s James Hetfield Warns Fans Against Falling for Fake Accounts
Imposter accounts are rampant across social media, and obviously, iconic musicians are among the most prevalent targets. (Just ask Mike Portnoy.) Unfortunately, it looks like James Hetfield is yet another victim, and he’s adamantly cautioning fans to be wary of such deceptions. Yesterday (Jan. 14), the official Metallica Twitter...
Charlie Benante Names ‘The Best Thrash Record’ Ever and It’s Not What You Might Think
Considering that the ‘Big 4’ of thrash metal are Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer, you’d probably say that one of them created the subgenre’s greatest record, right? Well, Anthrax’s Charlie Benante would disagree, as he feels that the “demo tape” of a certain Californian band reigns supreme.
Rammstein’s Till Lindemann Sings in English on Sharon Kovacs’ ‘Child of Sin’
Who doesn’t love eccentric Rammstein frontman Till Lindemann, especially when he goes outside the box by singing in English on someone else’s song? Well, that’s exactly what’s just happened with “Child of Sin,” a duet between Lindemann and Dutch singer/songwriter Sharon Kovacs (under the Kovacs banner).
Dave Grohl Just Got His Own Comic Book, and It’s Awesome
2023 is quickly turning into the year of Foo Fighters! Just days after the band vowed to carry on (starting with a series of festival appearances), frontman Dave Grohl has been given his own comic book via TidalWave Productions’ Orbit: Dave Grohl. Released this past Wednesday (Jan. 11), it’s...
Alice Cooper Bringing New Stage Show for 2023 Spring Headline Tour
The original shock rocker, Alice Cooper, is bringing something fresh to the road this spring, as he's preparing an all-new stage shows that he's dubbed "Too Close for Comfort." While Cooper kept quiet on details of the forthcoming tour, given his penchant for grabbing the audience's attention, you can bank...
WATCH: The Detroit Lions 7 Best Viral Moments from the 2022 Season
It was a crazy year for the Detroit Lions, and as the season wore on, obviously a TON of awesome moments became worthy of the 'gram (and TikTok). And the Lions' Social Media was all over it. Really, the entire production team should get an MVP award for their work...
2023 Rock + Metal Music Festival Guide
Pack your sunscreen and shades in the go-bag, cuz' we've got lots of music festivals to get ready for. Although it's still the dead of winter, there have been a slew of spring and summer rock + metal festivals announced for 2023, and everything we know so far is packed in here.
Battle Creek Favorite, Torti Taco, Adding New Third Location in Marshall, MI
A bit of spice is coming to town as one of Southwest Michigan's favorite Mexican restaurants revealed that Marshall, MI will soon be home to their third and newest location. If you're familiar with the dining scene of Southwest Michigan you've definitely heard or seen the name Torti Taco!. Since...
Have You Spotted This Car in Kalamazoo Called the Big Red H*?
This is news to me but, apparently, there's a vehicle that has become somewhat infamous in the Kalamazoo area. No, I'm not talking about the beloved Banana Car that you can read about below. This car, or SUV rather, is well-known thanks to the eye-catching and crass stickers spread across...
Watch Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale + Chris Daughtry Sing Alice in Chains’ ‘Man in the Box’ Live
Earlier this week, Halestorm's Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger and Chris Daughtry joined an Alice in Chains tribute band onstage in Nashville, Tenn. for a couple of covers of the Seattle rockers, including "Man in the Box" and "Rain When I Die." Nashville venue The Basement East has held a...
A Photo Timeline of Pantera’s Famed Career
Pantera are undoubtedly one of the most important bands in heavy metal history. As Philip Anselmo and Rex Brown tour together today, alongside Zakk Wylde and Charlie Benante, we wanted to take a look back at their career and everything they've accomplished. Many people recognize that there were two distinct...
Two Journey Members Are ‘Adamant No’ on Gregg Rolie’s Return, Says Neal Schon’s Wife
Journey will return to the road for their 50th anniversary tour later this month, but there's been plenty of talk about who exactly will be taking part in that run. Amidst a legal battle between guitarist Neal Schon and keyboardist-guitarist Jonathan Cain over the band's finances, Schon has been pushing for the return of keyboardist Gregg Rolie on the run. Now, the guitarist's wife has revealed that Rolie's return remains a bone of contention within the group.
Fozzy’s Chris Jericho Recalls the Embarrassment of Playing for 7 People
"It's so embarrassing!" Chris Jericho exclaims when remembering his rock band Fozzy's early days performing for what he estimated was his smallest crowd ever — seven people. It's the same amount of attendees the lead singer and championship AEW pro wrestler said was the smallest group of wrestling spectators he's ever entertained.
Meijer is Revamping Its mPerks Rewards Program – Here’s What You Need to Know
Meijer is revamping its popular mPerks program, offering more opportunities to earn points and doubling the time that's allotted to use them. Before we get into the details, let's talk about the picture above. Did you ever imagine a coupon for a free dozen eggs (with a $100 purchase) would be something of value?
Treat Yourself At These 10 SW Michigan Spas With 4+ Star Ratings
Valentine's Day is around the corner. It's inevitable that you'll soon be seeing commercials for jewelry, stores filled with red and pink heart displays above their candy section, and endless promotional emails informing you of the latest deals to satisfy your sweetheart. Personally, I don't buy into the whole "someone...
Nu-Metal Madness Tour Announces 2023 Dates – (hed)p.e., Crazy Town + More
Crazy Town and (hed)p.e. have announced another leg of their Nu-Metal Madness tour, which previously saw Adema and Flaw as the openers. Adema are still on the bill for the upcoming set of dates, but Tantric will be the other opener instead. The tour, dubbed Nu-Metal Madness 2, will kick...
Mick Fleetwood Shares Eulogy He Read at Christine McVie’s Memorial Service
Members of Fleetwood Mac gathered on Monday (Jan. 9) this week in Malibu for a memorial service paying tribute to late singer-keyboardist Christine McVie, who died on Nov. 30 at the age of 79. Making sure that fans who were unable to attend had a shared moment from the service, Mick Fleetwood has posted the eulogy he read at the service.
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