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Free Beer and Hot Wings’ Favorite Records Are Unexpected
Music influences all of us. Even though the show doesn't play any music, music has prominently shaped every member of the show in some form or fashion. As evidenced by playing Name That Tune every Monday, at least one show member can name even the most obscure songs. It helps that every member listens to a variety of genres.
Pantera Announce Rare One-Off Club Show + Tickets Are Cheap
Pantera fans might want to clear their Thursday schedule right now, cause the band has announced a rare one-off club show that will take place in Minneapolis later this week (Aug. 15). The Pantera tribute featuring Philip Anselmo and Rex Brown and longtime pals Zakk Wylde and Charlie Benante have...
Slipknot’s V-Man Shares Close-Up of Sick New Mask
Slipknot bassist Alessandro "V-Man" Venturella shared a close-up of his new mask on social media. The mask seems to have been designed specifically for the band's current 25th anniversary tour, as V-Man wore a different mask when the band played a handful of shows in the spring. The new mask is silver and has slits over the eyes and mouth instead of holes.
Kurt Cobain Death Description on Memorial Plaque Sparks Debate
A plaque reflecting on Nirvana's Kurt Cobain from a new exhibition at Seattle's Museum of Pop Culture has stirred up a debate on the wording involved, as the plaque references the manner in which the late singer died. Content Warning: Language ahead may be triggering. It was April 8, 1994...
Art, Music + Fungi at Telluride Colorado’s Upcoming Mushroom Festival
For nearly 44 years, the picturesque mountain town of Telluride, Colorado has hosted what is known as "the largest wild mushroom happening in North America," a celebration known as the Telluride Mushroom Festival. LOOK: Telluride Colorado Mushroom Festival |. The festival, taking place this year from August 14 through 18,...
Sepultura’s Derrick Green Recalls ‘Surreal’ Moment He Found Out Eloy Casagrande Left to Join Slipknot
Sepultura vocalist Derrick Green recalled the "surreal" moment he found out Eloy Casagrande was leaving the band to join Slipknot. In December of 2023, the Brazilian metal outfit announced a fall 2024 farewell tour to coincide with their 40th anniversary, but they also had a series of shows booked for March and April in South America.
Enviable Updated Victorian Home For Sale in Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Colorado's vast real estate market ranges from mega-mansions in the mountains to charming log cabins in the woods. Whether a buyer is searching for a starter home, rental property, or their forever residence, the list of available places to live is always changing in the Centennial State. Enviable Updated Victorian...
Take a Virtual Trip Over Colorado’s Highest Named Mountain Pass
It goes without saying that the state of Colorado is full of magnificent natural beauty and oftentimes, the further you delve into the mountains, the more beautiful it gets. However, getting to these prime examples of what many call, "God's Country" isn't always the easiest of tasks. In fact, some of the most beautiful scenery that Colorado has to offer requires a sketchy trip over a mountain pass.
John Bush Explains the Big Draw That Made Him Want to Join Category7
The names you know, but there was something a little more important to. singer John Bush when it came to joining the new supergroup Category7. The singer told Full Metal Jackie for her weekend radio show that the guitar duo of Phil Demmel and Mike Orlando certainly made the potential of the band attractive, but he explains, "I think those two guys are really the giant source of this whole project because their playing is amazing. They're incredible riff maniacs. But the amazing thing is that there's still really awesome song structure. So that combination, I think, was just kind of undeniable. And that's why I wanted to work on it."
Ratt’s Stephen Pearcy Explains Why He’s Not Bothered by the Term ‘Hair Metal’
While some rockers of a certain era may despise the term "hair metal," you won't find Ratt frontman Stephen Pearcy overly bothered by it. The narrative that many hard rockers from the mid-to-late '80s have presented is that "hair metal" has been a term that was disparaging in lumping together acts of a certain style and look, primarily being introduced after that era had already taken place.
The Best Album by 10 Huge Prog Metal Bands
Here’s the best album by 10 huge progressive metal bands. Already, we've looked at the most underrated album by 10 big prog metal bands. You know, the records that are far from perfect but still deserve more appreciation than they’ve gotten over the years. Now, we’re shifting gears...
Legendary QB John Elway Now Has One Less Steakhouse in Colorado
Every now and again, Coloradans like to hit up an upscale steakhouse; maybe for an anniversary, a special birthday, or "popping the question." John Elway has announced you can no longer do any of that at his legendary joint. John Elway will always be a legend when it comes to...
Megadeth Play ’80s Deep Cut ‘Liar’ for the First Time in 18 Years
At their Aug. 9 show in Inglewood, California, Megadeth played the So Far, So Good... So What! deep cut "Liar" for the first time in 18 years. It appears the song may stick around in the set, too, as the thrash legends performed "Liar" the following night as well. Even...
Myles Kennedy Feels Like He Was ‘Put On This Planet to Create and Play Music and Make People Happy’
There are a lot of ways to describe Myles Kennedy, but one thing is certain: He is one of the hardest-working guys in rock and roll. "There are very few breaks," Kennedy admitted on Loudwire Nights Friday (Aug. 9). "You always know something is pending, possibly, and it could change,...
Loveland’s Mehaffey Park – Does the Map Look Like ‘Something’ to You?
Mehaffey Park in Loveland opened in the summer of 2015. It’s really unlike any park that Loveland had at the time, with 64 acres of fun. An Adventure Playground, tennis courts, a skate park, picnic knolls, basketball courts, four pickleball courts, a dog park, disc-golf and much more. Thing is, the map of the park… kind of looks like… We’ll, you look and you decide.
New Colorado Law Cracks Down on Ticket Fees, Refunds, and Scams in Live Events
The concert and live event experience is going to be a lot different in Colorado. No, we are not talking about your favorite artist coming to town or the brand-new amphitheater coming to Colorado Springs. We are talking about the process of buying tickets. Colorado lawmakers have listened to questions,...
Two Colorado Cities Make the Most Desirable Places to Live List
I remember when I left Colorado years ago. I couldn't wait to get back home. While it might have taken my wife and I years to finally return to the state we love, we did it. Just not in the timeframe we wanted. Anyone who comes to Colorado knows about...
The Alexander Mountain Fire is Nearly at Full Containment
A week and a half after the Alexander Mountain Fire started, the Larimer County Sheriff's Office informed the public that the Northern Colorado wildfire was almost fully contained. The Larimer County Sheriff's Office posted on Facebook on Thursday that the Alexander Mountain Fire efforts continue and the community recovery phase...
Grand Junction’s Famous Homestyle Bakery Shutting Down After 75 Years
The best donuts I've ever had are going away. Grand Junction's Homestyle Bakery has officially announced they are closing. They will be closing in just nine days and bringing to an end a 75-year success story here in the Grand Valley. Homestyle owners Walt Schultz and Al Troester moved their...
Fireflies Are Thriving at a Northern Colorado Marsh
While fireflies do exist in Colorado, they are not seen as frequently as in other places in the eastern part of the country. Researchers currently know of at least one native species of lightning bug in the Centennial State, but it's a non-glowing kind, which explains why they're rarely observed.
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