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Cage the Elephant’s Matt Shultz Arrested on Gun Charges + Posts Bail
Last Thursday night (Jan. 5), Cage the Elephant vocalist Matt Shultz – who has no prior criminal record –was arrested for unlawfully having two guns in his possession, Consequence reported. According to Deadline, he has now posted “$10,000 bail and awaits a February hearing in New York City.”
Dee Snider Disses Todd La Torre for Challenging His Plant + Dio ‘Real Performer’ Statements
This past Wednesday (Jan. 4), Loudwire reported on outspoken Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider’s claim that Ronnie James Dio and Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant and aren’t “real performers.” In response to Queensrÿche vocalist Todd La Torre openly disagreeing with him, Snider tweeted – with characteristically concise derision – that he’s not even sure who La Torre is.
Cannibal Corpse’s Paul Mazurkiewicz Says Corpsegrinder Is ‘A Better Vocalist’ Than Chris Barnes
It’s one of the biggest debates in death metal history: who’s the better Cannibal Corpse frontman, Chris Barnes or George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher? While fans may continue to disagree until the end of time, drummer Paul Mazurkiewicz has offered his definitive answer. In a recent appearance on...
Journey’s Neal Schon Accuses Trump’s Spiritual Advisor of Inappropriately Accessing Band’s Bank Account
The ongoing feud between Journey guitarist Neal Schon and keyboardist Jonathan Cain seemingly won’t end any time soon. Just weeks after the two went back-and-forth over Cain’s recent appearance at former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, Schon has now alleged that Trump’s spiritual advisor (and Cain’s wife), televangelist Paula White-Cain, unlawfully accessed Journey’s bank account.
Where to Find the Best Mexican Food in Town According to Kalamazoo Locals
It doesn't necessarily have to be Tuesday in order to enjoy your favorite local taco joint. Mexican food is great any time of the week! Thankfully there is no shortage of authentic, family run Mexican restaurants here in the Kalamazoo area. Currently, there's a lively debate happening on the Kalamazoo...
Kelly Osbourne Says ‘It’s No One’s Place’ to Discuss Her Baby After Sharon Reveals Name
Thanks to Sharon Osbourne, we know that Kelly Osbourne and Slipknot's Sid Wilson officially recently welcomed their first son Sidney into the world. However, Kelly has explained why she hasn't announced his arrival yet, adding that it isn't anyone's place to share anything about him. Page Six reported that Kelly...
This Michigan Emergency Room Staff Just Claimed A $1 Million Powerball Prize
I've had conversations with co-workers in the past about pooling our money to hit it big and share the wealth. Every time I've done that, we've come out on the losing end, just like when I play by myself. But one Michigan lottery club in Traverse City hit it big...
Twitter Has Hostile Reaction to Blink-182’s Tom DeLonge Trolling Elon Musk
As beloved as Blink-182 frontman Tom DeLonge is, he prompted a generally angry reaction from the twitterverse with a tweet trolling Twitter CEO Elon Musk. The short and biting tweet from DeLonge garnered a seemingly endless stream of mostly cranky responses from fans of Musk. Some background: Thursday afternoon (Jan....
The Best New Rock + Metal Songs of the Week (Jan. 6)
Can't keep up with every new rock and metal song that comes out each week? Leave it Loudwire and our Weekly Wire playlist, which is refreshed each Friday afternoon with up to 50 newly released tracks. This week, we've got a top-shelf collaboration between Daughtry and Lzzy Hale as they...
These Were The Top Baby Names In Southwest Michigan For 2022
That's officially a wrap on 2022! Now that we've got another year in the books local hospitals throughout west Michigan are releasing their annual list of the most popular baby names. According to a press release by the Bronson healthcare group more than 4,500 were delivered at Bronson BirthPlace between...
Michigan Football Facing NCAA Investigations
The University of Michigan football program received Notice of Allegations from the NCAA Thursday. The five violations could result in sanctions. The Most Serious Charge Concerns Head Coach Jim Harbaugh. The most serious charge issued by the NCAA involves head coach Jim Harbaugh, who is accused of lying to investigators...
2023 Beachlife Festival Lineup Revealed – The Black Crowes, The Black Keys + More
The 2023 Beachlife Festival lineup has been revealed, with the three-day event set o feature The Black Crowes, The Black Keys and Gwen Stefani as their headliners. The festival has gained popularity in recent years and will take place at the Harbor Drive location in Redondo Beach, California the weekend of May 5-7.
Obituary’s Don Tardy – My 10 Favorite Albums When I Was a Teenager
Obituary drummer Don Tardy is here to share his 10 favorite albums when he was a teenager. When it comes to Obituary and its co-founding drummer, influence is something that is impossible to ignore, from their own personal inspirations to the inspiration they've had on countless others. The iconic Florida death metal brigade is among the most immediately recognizable acts — Don's brother Jon discharging CHUD-like vocals on every swampy, brick-laying track that goes heavy on groove and never dares to unleash a blast beat.
West Michigan Mom Gives Birth on Highway Exit Ramp – Hear the 911 Call
It was a snowy night in December when Dannielle Gill's fourth son decided it was time to make an appearance. Hayes was born in the car on a US-131 exit ramp on the way to the hospital, as Dannielle's husband Ryan Gill spoke on the phone with an emergency dispatcher.
Jay Weinberg Explains the Story Behind Every One of His Slipknot Masks
Jay Weinberg is now the second member of Slipknot to visit the home of the largest Slipknot mask collection in the world, The House of Masks, after Sid Wilson went in late 2022. In a new video, the drummer tells the story behind each of his Slipknot masks, starting with the very first.
Michigan Man Wins $500,000 Jackpot With $10 Winning Ticket
If the odds are so stacked against anyone winning a major jackpot, they why is it that some how or some way, one person seems to defy the odds every single time?. I love these stories about how one man or one woman purchased a lottery ticket somewhere in the state of Michigan and then end up winning half a million dollars and possibly $1 million from the Michigan Lottery.
Why Are System of a Down So Popular?
How did one of the weirdest bands in recent memory — System of a Down — become a gigantic phenomenon with No. 1 albums? And why do fans love them so much? Here's the answer. One fan summed up the band’s greatness in a 1999 interview — “The...
A ‘Good Change’ Is Coming to Ghost Before 2023 Tours, Says Tobias Forge
By now, Ghost fans are quite used to change within the band and there's always a new or unexpected twist lurking somewhere. It appears 2023 will not be immune to this as leader Tobias Forge tells Metal Hammer that "good change" is coming before the band embarks on their next series of tours in support of last year's Impera album.
Soulfly Finally Announce New Guitarist Who Will Replace Marc Rizzo
The time has come! With a wealth of early 2023 touring on the books, Soulfly has made the move to replace former guitarist Marc Rizzo in the band, revealing that Mike DeLeon will be their new guitarist whenever they hit the road. DeLeon comes to the band after playing with...
A Michigan Chicken Ranch Donates 2.2 million Eggs in 2022
If your heart has been achin’ for the thing next to bacon, and you were shocked to see on Facebook that eggs have reached a whopping $8.99 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, there is still good news on the Michigan home front. A Michigan chicken ranch donated 2.2 million of the cackle berries, during 2022, to local and regional charities and nonprofits. And this isn’t just a one-time thing. Herbruck’s Poultry Ranch has consistently donated more than 1 million eggs per year to various food banks.
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