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Austin, Texas Serial Killer Responsible For Another New Body?
Austin, Texas was barely into the long 4th of July holiday weekend when another body turned up in what is being called the dumping ground for an alleged serial killer plaguing the downtown area locally referred to as the Rainey Street Ripper. Austin's Lady Bird Lake has reportedly been the final destination for no less than a dozen people in just the past two years with a majority of them being eleven men ranging in ages from 30 to 59.
New Exotic Jet Cars Making Their Way To South Padre Island, Texas
We've all seen an amazing watercraft on Texas waters. During a Lone Star State summer, you are bound to see boats take to the water. There so many different types that take to the seas as well. Some pretty small, others gigantic in size. There are certain watercraft that look...
Tenacious D’s Kyle Gass Reportedly Dropped by Talent Agency After Trump Comment
Tenacious D's Kyle Gass has reportedly been dropped by his talent agency following his controversial onstage remarks about the attempted assassination of U.S. Presidential candidate Donald Trump. Both TMZ and The Hollywood Reporter have independently claimed to have been learned that Michael Greene of Greene & Associates Talent Agency is...
Kat Von D Shares New Disco Goth Song ‘Illusion,’ Announces Second Album
Kat Von D just shared a new disco goth song titled "Illusion" and announced her second full-length studio album My Side of the Mountain. The tattoo artist and makeup guru fully shifted her career at the start of the decade to focus on music, and shared her debut album Love Made Me Do It in August of 2021.
ALERT: Food Sold At H-E-B In Texas Recalled Due To “Foreign Material”
Mustard Potato Salad from Reser’s Fine Foods sold in Texas via H-E-B has been pulled from store shelves. Here's what is known at the time of writing. As reported by the US Food & Drug Administration, the food was recalled recently. The release was put out on July 9th, 2024. Per the FDA, the food was removed from shelves due to one major issue: something was found in the product that shouldn't be in it.
Steel Panther Announce 15th Anniversary ‘Feel the Steel’ Tour + Album Reissue
In celebration of the 15th anniversary of their Feel the Steel debut, Steel Panther have just announced a late run of U.S. tour dates as well as a new edition of the classic record. Feel the Steel, released in 2009, saw Steel Panther rise to the forefront of the modern...
5 Fascinating “Secret” Facts About Texas You May Not Know
When you think of Texas, you may picture great food, stellar sunsets, or the Alamo. However, truth be told, the Lone Star State is full of lesser-known facts that remain generally unknown by the greater public. I was checking out Only In Your State and came across some crazy quirky...
Are Lie Detector Tests Legal in the Lone Star State?
If you've ever wondered whether or not lie detectors are legal in Texas, you're not alone. It's a topic that pops up in discussions about job applications, legal proceedings, or even TV shows. According to an article from MC Criminal Law, I learned quickly that these tests are generally not...
Tenacious D Face Backlash Over Controversial Trump Comments at Australian Show
Tenacious D have faced a wave of backlash from fans and government officials following Kyle Gass' controversial onstage remarks at an Australian show, wishing for a successful assassination of U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump. One Australian Senator has called for Immigration Minister Andrew Giles to "revoke [Tenacious D's] visas and...
Islander’s Mikey Carvajal Gets Real About Artists Who Don’t Write Their Own Songs
A few weeks after releasing their latest album, Grammy Nominated, Islander frontman Mikey Carvajal joined Loudwire Nights to celebrate the new music, unpack the record's title and share some thoughts on the state of music today. "The album title came from my brother," Carvajal told host Chuck Armstrong. Carvajal's brother,...
An Endangered Texas Species is Fighting Its Way From the Edge of Extinction
An endangered species is slowly working its way back from the edge of extinction in the woods of Central Texas. Four families of red cockaded woodpeckers have laid successful broods in the W.D. Jones State Forest in Conroe, Texas. The chicks are a sign of success for the endangered species and are being fed and cared for by all adult members of the breeding community.
10 Unforgettable David Lee Roth Moments
For this week's Loud List, we have 10 unforgettable David Lee Roth moments. The vocalist isn't known as "Diamond Dave" for no reason. Though he's best known as the singer of Van Halen, Roth also became famous for his extravagant stage performances, complete with high kicks, jumps and other eye-catching moves that added another element of excitement to the band's already flashy live shows.
VOTE: Better Judas Priest Album – ‘Screaming for Vengeance’ vs. ‘invincible Shield’ – Chuck’s Fight Club
One legendary band that's managed to remain successful through the years, but which Judas Priest album is better, the old-school metal of Screaming for Vengeance or their latest effort, Invincible Shield? That's the battle we've got queued up this week for Chuck's Fight Club on Loudwire Nights. While Judas Priest...
These Are The Top 5 Texas Beaches For Shark Attacks
It's scary to think about sharks attacking individuals at Texas beaches. The topic of shark attacks has brought up due to recent events in South Padre Island. Thankfully, while injuries were sustained, no loss of life occurred. But it may worry some in the Lone Star State that are planning to go to a beach soon.
Creed’s Mark Tremonti Names the Darkest Time for the Band
Creed initially disbanded in June 2004, a full year after their last activity, but the band's darkest times actually preceded their split, as Mark Tremonti reveals in a recent Spin interview. In fact, Tremonti can point to the song "One Last Breath" as a track where the band was their...
Quinn Alexander’s Fun New Book: From Texas Radio to Writing
Quinn Alexander, a former Director of Content and beloved on-air radio personality at Townsquare Media in San Angelo has embarked on an exciting new journey. Known for his dynamic presence on the airwaves, Quinn has now turned his talents to the literary world with his newly released children's book, "Franky Teaches the Alphabet."
Abilene Is A Haven for Junk Food: Enjoy National Junk Food Day
Think junk food is only what you grab at a drive-through? Think again! Once I dove into the real definition of junk food, I discovered that it's much more than fast food. And guess what? There's even a National Junk Food Day! So, what exactly counts as junk food, and where can you find the best junk food in Abilene?
There’s New, Original Metal Song About ‘Hawk Tuah Girl’
The viral "Hawk Tuah Girl" (real name Haliey Welch) has infiltrated every corner of the internet, including anthemic heavy metal. Yes, there's now an original song about the internet's biggest overnight celebrity right now. The song was uploaded to a YouTube channel (named Hawk Tuah) that was created on June...
Sleep Token Fan Has Theories About Why Vessel Has Six Eyes
Sleep Token are one of the most captivating bands in heavy music today, and thus a fan has shared a theory online about why frontman Vessel has six eyes. The band leader sports a white mask with a red design across it, and has six openings for eyes. Though the other members debuted new masks in late 2023 to mark "a new era" in their career, Vessel's has stayed the same.
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