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Serj Tankian Reveals What System of a Down Lyric ‘Sacred Silence + Sleep’ Means
As a guest on Soul Boom, the podcast hosted by actor Rainn Wilson (The Office), Serj Tankian explains the System of a Down lyric "sacred silence and sleep" means. The podcast is centered around life, meaning and spirituality, as well as "idiocy," as Wilson says in the show opener. Tankian,...
Why Fewer People are Buying Grills to Barbecue at Home
Not as many people are interested in buying a grill for their home according to a new report on a recent decline in sales. But that doesn't mean there are fewer people cooking on their patio this summer. Barbecue Industry Trends. A recent article published by CNN looked at trends...
See the Beauty of Oaxaca at a Fun Fundraising Event in Abilene
First, let me share the way to say "Oaxaca" as it is pronounced: "wah-HAH-kah." This is a beautiful state in Mexico that should be on your bucket list. However, you will not need to travel to Mexico to experience its beauty, culture, landscape, and the home of Festival Guelaguetza in July, and Dia de los Muertos in October.
Thrash Legends Name-Checked in New Stephen King Book (Again!)
Thrash legends Anthrax were name-checked in a new Stephen King book, and it's not the first time the iconic author has referenced them in his works. According to a social media post by Scott Ian, Anthrax are mentioned in a new collection of short stories the author released in May under the title You Like It Darker. The story that contains the band reference is titled "Finn."
Better Bar Song – Metallica’s ‘Whiskey in the Jar’ vs. AC/DC’s ‘Have a Drink on Me’ – Chuck’s Fight Club
It's time to raise a toast, but will you do so to Metallica's "Whiskey in the Jar" or AC/DC's "Have a Drink on Me"? That's right, we've got two great bar songs and you have to pick one to toast to as part of Chuck's Fight Club on Loudwire Nights this week.
When Kids Tear Up the Mosh Pit
You have to love it when you see the experience of the mosh pit being passed down to kids of a younger generation. It's all the more special when the more experienced moshers look out for the youngsters. In this Loud List compilation, we showcase some of the wonderful communal and generational spirit of moshing with some touching moments for those who enjoy bumping into others at shows.
Lies the Internet Told About KISS
We're here to debunk some lies the internet told about KISS. If you've ever seen our Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction? series on YouTube, then you know how many things written on the internet about different musical artists tend to be false — especially because anyone can edit a Wikipedia page.
Gentlemen Settle Dispute by Swinging Skateboards in Texas
Texas Showdown: Skateboards Become Unlikely Weapons in Heated Dispute. The video at the bottom of this article was recorded in Seguin, Texas, a small city just east of San Antonio. We will be breaking down this cinematic masterpiece without any context whatsoever. Lets Get Ready to Rumble. The video opens...
Ugly Lawsuit Filed Against Dallas Cowboys QB Has Been Dismissed
The Dallas Cowboys QB And Former NFL Man Of The Year Was Facing A Very Ugly Situation In Court. Dak Prescott has been known as one of the few athletes that stay out of legal trouble throughout his career but he recently had to deal with a headline grabbing sexual assault case the Pro-Bowler vehemently denied.
McDonald’s Says These Menu Items Are Going Away and Never Coming Back
We regret to inform you may never see some of your McDonald's favorites again. The fast food chain recently revealed it has no plans to bring back some of its previous menu items. Why McDonald's Is Dropping Menu Items?. McDonald's a fairly predictable menu no matter what location you stop...
‘Punky Brewster’ Actress Shares Heartfelt Tribute to Ex-Boyfriend Shifty Shellshock
Actress Soleil Moon Frye, best known as the titular child star of TV's Punky Brewster, has posted a touching tribute to late Crazy Town singer, Shifty Shellshock, who died last week at the age of 49. The pair reportedly dated for a year between 2021 and 2022. The actress said...
Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan Shares 10 Photos for 25th Anniversary of ‘Slipknot’
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of Slipknot's self-titled album, Shawn "Clown" Crahan shared a series of photos. The comments were disabled on all but one of the posts, in which the founder said so much in just two words: "Thank you." This year has been about both reflection and...
Does Texas Law Allow You To Secretly Record Things At Work?
Is it legal in Texas to secretly record workplace "shenanigans"? It's something a lot of people wonder about but the real question here is; should you?. Secretly recording people anywhere is kinda shady. In the workplace however, things can happen that are even shadier and if you need to take legal action, what kind of proof do Texas courts allow?
Texas Most Wanted: It’s Almost Been Two Years, Where’s Brandon Wayne Hogan?
Texas law enforcement as always looking for individuals who are on the run. One of these individuals is none other than Brandon Wayne Hogan. Where is he?. Per FOX 44, Hogan was on a work crew in September of 2022 when he fled:. Coryell County Sheriffs Office Public Information Officer,...
James Hetfield + Rob Halford Rock Out to Younger Band from Festival Stage
What band got Metallica's James Hetfield and Judas Priest's Rob Halford as their side stage audience at a recent Norwegian festival? That would be Turnstile, whose energetic performances have won over fans everywhere in recent years. And now you can count Hetfield and Halford among those seeming to thoroughly enjoy watching the buzzy rockers.
Five Big Things That Happened at Hellfest 2024
Here are five big things that happened at Hellfest 2024, which took place in Clisson, France over the weekend. The four-day festival was headlined by Avenged Sevenfold, Machine Head, Metallica and Foo Fighters, and also featured performances by Megadeth, Kerry King, The Offspring, Queens of the Stone Age, Corey Taylor, Babymetal and many others.
The History of Rush in 10 Songs
Here are 10 songs that represent Rush’s remarkable career!. Ask any progressive rock fan to name their favorite artists and Rush is almost guaranteed to come up. After all, the Canadian trio – comprised of vocalist/keyboardist/bassist Geddy Lee, guitarist Alex Lifeson and percussionist Neil Peart – achieved massive success amidst releasing 19 studio LPs (starting with 1974’s Rush and ending with 2012’s Clockwork Angels). Nearly 10 years after their final show – and nearly five years after Peart’s tragic passing – they remain one of the biggest and most influential genre bands of all time.
Capulet Fest Implodes With Third Day Canceled, Statements Released + Fans React
The 2024 Capulet Fest had a disastrous weekend that left fans and bands upset and the festival shutting down a day early. The primary source of the drama centered around a last-minute venue change that led many of the bands to drop off the festival and fans scrambling to make travel and lodging arrangements near the new location an hour away and with a smaller capacity.
What Geezer Butler Would Change About His Time in Black Sabbath
Geezer Butler, much like Ozzy Osbourne, has shared a similar regret about his time in Black Sabbath, telling Full Metal Jackie on her weekend radio show that the absence of drummer Bill Ward on the band's final tour is something he wished hadn't happened. "We were all sad about it,...
Pearl Jam Cancel Two More Tour Dates, Share Statement
After canceling their London stadium show last week "due to illness in the band," Pearl Jam have issued a statement about two more nixed tour dates, this time in Berlin, Germany. The legendary grunge band's July 2 and July 3 dates were both canceled, in addition to the June 29...
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