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The Six Heaviest Breakdowns by Australian Bands (Chosen by Jake Taylor of In Hearts Wake)
Here are the six heaviest breakdowns by Australian bands, chosen by In Hearts Wake vocalist Jake Taylor. The metal scene Down Under is (and has been) alive and thriving, from death metal and goregrind to some of the world's premiere metalcore acts, and so much more. For over a decade, In Hearts Wake have consistently proven themselves to be powerhouse within this wide-ranging continental scene (including neighboring country New Zealand) with their blend of metalcore, nu-metal and hardcore.
Charges Dropped Against 81-Year-Old Man Accused of Shooting Wife
A man from Wapato charged with the October 2023 shooting death of his 74-year-old wife will no longer face charges of first- and second-degree manslaughter. THE CHARGES COULD BE BROUGHT BACK IF MORE EVIDENCE/INFORMATION IS FOUND. The charges against 81-year-old Donald Lawrence were dismissed last month. The charges were dropped...
The Evergreen State Shines: Washington Scores High in Quality of Life
The fact that you live in Washington State says a lot about the kind of life you love to live, a high-quality life. A new CNBC study ranks the quality of life each state offers its residents. WA STATE RANKS ABOVE THE STATE OF OREGON IN QUALITY OF LIFE. The...
The Seven Songs Slipknot Played at Their First-Ever Ozzfest Show
Over 25 years ago, Slipknot, who hadn't even released their debut album yet, played their first-ever Ozzfest show — a seven-song set of absolute fury. The hell-raising event's 1999 excursion launched on May 27, bringing some of metal's most premiere acts, up-and-comers and hopeful unknowns on a long road through the U.S. and Canada, wrapping up at the end of July.
Seattle Seahawks Fans Were Named the Most Optimistic & I Know Why
Being a Seattle Seahawks fan for the last 25 years, I think I know why Seahawks fans were recently given this label. Seattle Seahawks Fans Named Most Optimistic in the NFL. When I saw that the publishing website Preply had named the Seattle Seahawks fans as the most optimistic, I immediately understood why. First, let me say that I have been a huge fan of the Seattle Seahawks since 1980 when I was 5 years old. I am a season ticket holder and have hardly missed a single home game in the last 18 years. I was there through the days when we were lucky to get a win and even almost lost our team to Los Angeles. That is why when I hear an outsider say Seattle fans are optimistic, I just have to smile because they obviously don't understand what we have gone through.
Exhausted Fire Crews Watch As Washington Burns
The Pioneer Fire in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has now expanded to 25,688 acres, 14% contained. Firefighters have been working diligently to protect the community of Stehekin through strategic firing operations. These controlled burns, conducted about 8 miles southeast of Stehekin, have created a buffer zone by removing dry and dead ground fuels.
How to Save Your Wet or Overheated Cell Phone in a WA Heatwave
These are the hottest days of the year right now in the Yakima Valley. With temperatures in the 100s for weeks at a time, at times, it can do damage to yourself as well as your devices. As technologically advanced as your cell phone is, it still can't withstand massive...
Brujeria Sampler / Backing Singer Pinche Peach Dies at 57
Longtime Brujeria backing singer and sampler Pinche Peach has died at the age of 57. The news was delivered by the band in a social media post, revealing that the musician had passed away on July 17 after dealing with "serious heart complications." "I never thought I would have to...
2nd Chance Concert Contest: Foo Fighters in Seattle!
94.5 KATS is rockin' The 2nd Chance Summer Concert Contests and it just wouldn't be the same without another chance at tickets for one of the biggest show happening this year!. The Foo Fighters at T-Mobile Park in Seattle! You could be there too!. With over 32,000,000 albums sold worldwide,...
ZZ Top Bassist Shares Biggest Regret About Viral Instrument
ZZ Top's Elwood Francis has become a key part of the band's live lineup, but he has one major regret about his performances. That would be having introduced the gigantic bright yellow 17-string bass guitar into the live shows and it gaining viral popularity as a result. Back in 2022,...
Britney Spears Tells Osbournes to ‘F–k Off’ In Long Response to Diss
Pop star Britney Spears is clapping back at Ozzy Osbourne and the Osbourne family after a recent discussion on TikTok videos on The Osbournes podcast resulted in a dig at her social media dance videos. In recent years, Spears has used her social media to share some of her dance...
The Best Nu-Metal Album of Each Year Since 1994
In nu-metal's 30-year run as a subgenre, which albums are the best?. There's no genre of music that elicits as many mixed reactions as nu-metal. Combining metallic heaviness with hip-hop vocals and attitude turned out to be the post-Nirvana rock phenomenon for the world to cling to. When bands such as Korn and Limp Bizkit burst onto the scene, there was an instant reaction from the public, causing legions of new fans to rock JNCOs and chain wallets.
Setlist + Video – Creed Launch First Tour In 12 Years
After making their return to the stage aboard the Summer of '99 cruises earlier this year (and a handful of special and brief public performances), Creed have officially launched their first full-scale tour in 12 years. The rock legends played a 16-song set in Green Bay, Wisconsin, alongside special guests Switchfoot and Finger Eleven.
First Course Delights: Must-Try Apps Served at Yakima’s 12 Hottest Spots
Do you ever feel sometimes that it's the appetizers that draw you into a restaurant? I am like that with some places. The craving for a Bloomin' Onion, for instance, draws me to Outback Steakhouse, no matter which city I'm in. The rosemary garlic fries keep me coming back for lunch at Cowiche Canyon Kitchen in downtown Yakima. I can't resist them.
Producer Tommy Doesn’t Understand The Trolley Problem
Today's post has experienced a changing of tracks of its own, a joke that will make more sense in just a moment. I've always been a fan of philosophical questions. It's always been fun for me to see how other people address various situations, like say, if a trolley was barreling down a track and you had to choose who to save, who would you save, and why?
Russo Brothers in Talks to Direct Next ‘Avengers’ Movies
After a long and exhaustive search, it seems Marvel has found the perfect people to direct the next two Avengers sequels: The guys who directed the last two Avengers sequels. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Anthony and Joe Russo are in “early talks” to direct Avengers 5 and Avengers 6. The Russos previously directed Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Civil War and Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame, most of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s most successful films.
‘The Acolyte’: Every Season Finale Easter Egg and Secret
The finale of The Acolyte gave us the answers (and big cameos) we’ve been waiting for all season. But it was also an episode with some really important connections to Star Wars history, and it showed how this series has actually been setting up the events of the Star Wars prequels all along.
President Joe Biden Tests Positive for COVID-19
This is a developing story. President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19, the White House announced in a press release on Wednesday. Biden experienced respiratory symptoms that included a runny nose, a cough and fatigue, according to the statement. He was tested in Las Vegas following his first scheduled event for the day.
Who Is the Band Playing Creed + Cheap Trick Covers at the Republican National Convention?
For those wondering if Creed had performed at the 2024 Republican National Convention, that was actually the Nashville-based band Sixwire who were taking those in attendance "higher" as Donald Trump left the floor to the rock radio favorite Tuesday night (July 16). The veteran band have been earning some raves...
A Taste of Paris Here in Yakima with Krispy Kreme’s New Limited-Edition Doughnuts
Summer is a great time to travel. Whether it's a weekend in a big city, trip to the beach, or even a day trip to somewhere nearby it's fun to experience what all is out there outside of your usual living bubble. A trip to Paris sounds like a great...
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