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The Five Best 2020s Thrash Albums, Chosen by Chained Saint
These are the five best thrash albums of the 2020s, according to newcomers Chained Saint. So far, it's been a great decade for thrash and we're not even halfway through it yet! Whether it's veteran bands or newer ones, there's no denying this has been one of the best eras for the beloved metal subgenre.
Delicious Fall Flavors You Can Find in Missoula That Aren’t Pumpkin Spice
With Halloween decorations showing up as early as July (and in some cases, maybe even June) it's already "Pumpkin Spice Season." Lattes, candles, cookies, ice cream, beer--you can find pumpkin spice almost anywhere. No, really. Her Campus put together a list of the weirdest things that are pumpkin spiced flavor, and you might find yourself shaking your head at a few of them.
New Megadeth Guitarist Teemu Mantysaari Shares Timeline for Next Album Release
New Megadeth guitarist Teemu Mantysaari shared a rough timeline for the band's next album release. Mantysaari was initially revealed as a fill-in for Kiko Loureiro last September, but it appears that he's in the band for the long haul now. During a conversation wit John The Metal Mailman, the guitarist confirmed that he's been an official member of the thrash group since last November, and discussed their plans for the follow-up to 2022's The Sick... The Dying... And the Dead!.
The Most UNHINGED Moments in Rock + Metal
Who doesn't love a truly unhinged meltdown? Well we've got some supremely unhinged moments in rock and metal that left people buzzing when they were complete. Some of these moments include truly epic rants, like the times that Iron Maiden's Blaze Bayley and Cannibal Corpse's Corpsegrinder were ready to throw down over audience interference in their shows. Corpsegrinder even told the audience, "You don't have to worry about security. I'm my own security. I'll beat you fucking to death and throw you in the sewers."
Ronnie Radke Finds New Way to Troll Falling In Reverse Haters
Falling in Reverse's Ronnie Radke has found a new way to troll his haters, actually working them into the band's live shows. When the group returned to the stage to kick off their latest tour leg on Sunday (Aug. 18), Radke incorporated some of the TikTok clips of haters into the video screen behind him as he performed a portion of the song "Game Over."
A Look At The Summer Of Bobby Hauck: Fishing, Recruiting and… Volleyball?
Griz Football Head Coach Bobby Hauck was the inaugural guest on KGRZ's new show The Daily Drive With Ace Sauerwein. Coach Hauck, the Voice of the Griz Riley Corcoran and I spent about half an hour in his office Monday discussing his summer, his favorite Olympic sports, how he knows when his team has the right recruit and the question he gets asked the most during interviews.
ICYMI: Missoula Has a New Bar That’s an Instant Hidden Gem
A friend shared that they visited a new underground bar recently and I immediately wondered if it was a bar I learned about a year ago, but have a much longer history with, and it turned out that yes, it was the same place. Missoula, let me tell you about...
Why an Iconic Montana Dinosaur Fossil Must Find New ‘Digs’
Museums are awesome! But when you can see an ancient relic like this out on a hiking trail? Well, that adds tons to the mystique. Unfortunately, that will no longer be the case in one of Montana's ultimate state park playgrounds for dinosaur lovers. But the good news isthat its absence is not due to theft, vandalism or deterioration.Or sinking!
These Are Free Beer and Hot Wings’ Biggest Fears
Do you remember when you were a kid and you had your parents check under the bed for monsters or had them leave a light on just in case? People have fears that they might not be able to explain why they're afraid of, while others have very very valid fears.
You Did Great! Missoula Storm Cleanup is About Done
There are still some "straggler piles" to clear up, but Missoula Public Works crews are largely finished with collecting tons of debris from last month's big storm. It was just two weeks ago that Missoula crews waded into what appeared to be a mammoth task, cleaning up neighborhood after neighborhood, where thousands of trees and limbs were piled along the curbs.
How Rare Is a Super Blue Moon? Be Prepared To Wait a Bit For the Next One
A brightly-lit super blue moon is ready to takeover the sky the next several nights. And while you may have multiple chances to see it this time, you next opportunity isn't coming anytime soon. What Is A Super Blue Moon?. A super blue moon is actually two somewhat rare events...
NFL Preseason Week 2: A Griz Helps A Bobcat
"A Griz helps a Bobcat" isn't a statement you read often, but that happened in NFL Preseason Week 2. The Seattle Seahawks battled the Tennessee Titans and it was a full-blown Griz reunion leading up to the game. Current Seahawk Patrick O'Connell, former Titan Marc Mariani and current Titans Special Teams Coordinator Colt Anderson were able to meet up before the game.
VOTE: Better Limp Bizkit Album – ‘Significant Other’ vs. ‘Three Dollar Bill, Y’All’
Which is the better Limp Bizkit album - Significant Other or Three Dollar Bill, Y'All?. This week on Loudwire Nights, you get to have your say as this Limp Bizkit battle takes center stage in Chuck's Fight Club. Limp Bizkit got their start with 1997's Three Dollar Bill, Y'All, quickly...
Blink-182 Announce Sequel Album ‘One More Time…Part-2′ With Eight New Songs
Just under a year after the release of One More Time..., Blink-182 have announced a sequel album titled One More Time...Part-2, and it has eight brand new songs. In a post on social media, the band revealed the details for the new set of tracks and shared that one of them, titled "All in My Head," will be out this Friday (Aug. 23).
Why is Missoula Experiencing So Many Thunderstorms Recently?
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - I spoke to National Weather Service Meteorologist Jen Kitzmiller on Monday morning to ask about the severity of thunderstorms that have swept through the Missoula area since what she termed the ‘derecho’ (a widespread long-lived wind storm that is associated with a band of rapidly moving showers or thunderstorms) hit Missoula on July 24.
Ex-Bad Wolves Singer Tommy Vext to Sub In for Veteran Band’s Tour
Former Bad Wolves frontman Tommy Vext has landed a new gig, taking on vocals for Ill Nino during the band's upcoming European tour. Though no explanation was offered, Ill Nino's current vocalist Marcos Leal will reportedly not be performing with the group on their upcoming dates, which begin Aug. 28 in Poznan, Poland. The shows will be part of the band's "25 Years of Latin Metal" tour. Dates currently run through Sept. 22 and ticketing can be found through the band's website.
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