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Slipknot Share New Artistic Mask Photos Ahead of 25th Anniversary Tour
Ahead of Slipknot's 2024 tour kickoff this evening (Aug. 6), the band has posted a series of artistic new photos displaying the masks of each member of the group. The masks have become a key part of the presentation for Slipknot over the years, with some band members making minor tweaks along the way while others have undergone radical transformations. With this being the 25th anniversary of the band's self-titled album, there's been plenty of interest concerning how they will honor that, and it appears that there are at least some throwback looks in the bunch.
Here’s When The Farmer’s Almanac Predicts The First 2024 Frost For Texas
All of us in Texas are pretty much tired of the heat aren't we?. It's been a long summer in the Lone Star State, and most of us are simply waiting for relief. So are our air conditioners, which have to have broken down at least once during these triple digit days. So fall temperatures are set to be welcomed with open arms.
Here Are the Most Popular Cartoon Characters in Texas
While it’s been years and years since I have watched, people in Texas still love cartoons. Just saying the word cartoons puts a smile on most faces, it brings us back to a time when we had very few responsibilities, just wanted to watch some funny and wholesome television. It is interesting to find out that so many people from the Lone Star State all have the same favorite cartoon characters.
Harris Chooses Governor Behind ‘Weird’ Push as Running Mate in Upcoming Election
Kamala Harris now has a running mate for the upcoming election. The Associated Press is reporting Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is set to become the pick for vice president. The 60-year-old Walz has served as Minnesota's governor since 2019. He spent time in Congress in the early 2000s following a career in the military and as a high school teacher.
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against 2024 Capulet Fest Promoter
A class action lawsuit has been filed by ticket holders of the 2024 Capulet Festival against Capulet Entertainment promoter Estevan Vega after the disastrous events that took place with this year's expected music weekend. The proposed festival was initially advertised with over 50 bands set to perform at the Thompson...
Foo Fighters Play Tenacious D Cover for First Time After Recent Controversry
At their Aug. 3 stadium show in Denver, Foo Fighters did something they've never done before and played part of a Tenacious D cover. Later in the night, the band welcomed Wolfgang Van Halen back to their stage for a bit of Van Halen's "Hot for Teacher" right after "Monkeywrench."
These Poor Rescued Spider Monkeys Find Safe Haven at Abilene Zoo
As an animal lover, it breaks my heart when I hear of stories like this, and at the same time I am thrilled to share that the Abilene Zoo has taken in four young spider monkeys rescued from the illegal pet trade. These four fur babies include two females, around 11 months old, and two males, that are only 6 months old. Each one of them were rescued by authorities in separate incidents and are now in great care by the Abilene Zoo.
VOTE: Better Debut Album – Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Appetite for Destruction’ vs. Van Halen ‘Van Halen’
Two iconic bands, two incredible debut albums, but which debut was better - Guns N' Roses' Appetite for Destruction or Van Halen's Van Halen? That's the debate this week as part of Chuck's Fight Club on the Loudwire Nights radio show. "Welcome to the Jungle," "Sweet Child O' Mine," "Paradise...
Why Wolfgang Van Halen Says David Lee Roth ‘Doesn’t Like’ Him
Wolfgang Van Halen is convinced David Lee Roth no longer likes him following a series of YouTube videos that were released by the Van Halen lead singer in recent months. Wolfgang Van Halen appeared on a recent episode of the WTF with Marc Maron podcast where he discussed his years playing bass in the band. Maron eventually brought up Roth and asked if the two of them get along.
MGK Opens Up on Father’s Childhood Murder Trial for First Time
Machine Gun Kelly has on occasion worked his rough family life growing up into his music, but during a recent guest appearance on Bunnie XO's Dumb Blonde podcast, the rapper-turned-rocker revealed some of the darker backstory to his upbringing, including that his own father was tried for the murder of his grandfather when he was just a 9 year old kid.
WATCH: Driver In Texas Barely Avoids Getting Hit By Train
Being near train tracks can be somewhat annoying for individuals in Texas. For some, they can get through train tracks with not having to wait for passing train. Or, they may go over the tracks before a passing train comes through. But some of us simply get stuck behind the crossing signs.
Does Mustard Belong On Or In Chili? The Debate Roars In Longview, Texas
Being on the radio in Tyler, Texas, and answering the request lines, you never know what kind of question you are going to get when you hit the button to answer the blinking phone line. Now I'm not afraid of the question because there's no such thing as a dumb...
Tom DeLonge Responds to Review Trashing Blink-182’s Lollapalooza Set
Tom DeLonge has responded to a review that trashed Blink-182's Lollapalooza set. Blink closed out the four-day festival last night (Aug. 4) with a 24-song set, starting with the 2003 Blink-182 track "Feeling This" and concluding with the title track from their 2023 album One More Time [via Setlist.fm]. One of the songs they played, "Can't Go Back," hasn't officially been released yet.
You’re Using the Word ‘Weird’ All Wrong and Don’t Even Realize It
"Weird" has a long history that is rather, well, weird. The while the word has been around for centuries, the meaning behind it has shifted throughout time from being a compliment to a descriptor for something deemed unusual or out of he ordinary. Origin Of 'Weird'. When we use the...
Texas, Massive Fortune 500 Company Now Moving Here From California
Houston, Texas will be immediately welcoming a very affluent new resident as news has now broken that Chevron will be relocating from the bay area of California to Space City, with an expectation that all of the top brass will have moved by the end of this year. Along with...
The Best Non-‘Epic’ Song by 10 Classic Prog Rock Bands
Here's the best non-"epic" song (lasting fewer than 10 minutes) from 10 classic prog rock bands!. Last month, Loudwire dove into the best “epic” song by 10 classic prog rock bands, during which we showed love to the greatest 10-plus minute compositions from mainstays such as Jethro Tull, Pink Floyd, Rush and Emerson, Lake & Palmer. Considering that the style is known for having tunes that can last upwards of 10, 20, or even 40 minutes, it was no easy task!
Texas Prison Talk: Learn The Lingo With These 10 Slang Terms
Here in the Lone Star State, the language spoken behind the bars of Texas prisons is as unique as the state itself. If you've ever been curious about life on the inside or a fan of gritty prison documentaries, understanding this jargon can be like learning a whole new language.
Texas Adoption Attorney Attempted to Sell Unborn Children
This is a very disturbing story from North Texas! According to cbsnews.com, the founder of a North Texas adoption agency has been arrested on allegations of paying pregnant female inmates in the Tarrant County Jail to put their unborn babies up for adoption. Jody Hall is the head of a company that is called Adoptions International Inc.
Metallica’s James Hetfield Sings ‘Enter Sandman’ on Helium From Birthday Balloons
Metallica's James Hetfield shared a clip of himself singing a few lines from "Enter Sandman" on helium from one of his birthday balloons over the weekend. The legend turned 61 on Saturday (Aug. 3) between Metallica's two shows at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. While celebrating in his hotel room, Hetfield inhaled some balloon helium and sang a couple of songs, including "Happy Birthday" and "Enter Sandman."
Puddle of Mudd’s Wes Scantlin Arrested Yet Again
Puddle of Mudd frontman Wes Scantlin was arrested yet again last week after a traffic stop by police turned into a tense standoff with the musician. According to TMZ, the singer was arrested last Wednesday (July 31) when Burbank (California) police pulled over Scantlin while he was driving his black Hummer H2. Police had initially stopped Scantlin over a traffic violation, but found that he had an outstanding warrant from a previous case for allegedly having a weapon on his person at an airport.
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