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Why Dave Mustaine Was in Agony at the Final Big 4 Concert
Dave Mustaine has played his share of challenging gigs with Megadeth. But it was the closing night of the historic Big 4 tour — Megadeth, Metallica, Slayer and Anthrax at Yankee Stadium in September 2011 — that found the metal frontman in a serious bind. "My neck was...
From Small Towns To Stardom: North Dakota Celebrities
I did a story a while back on the most famous people from North Dakota's Biggest Cities. Those big cities would include the big four of Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, and Minot. I also included the secondary larger cities of West Fargo, Williston, Jamestown, Valley City, Dickinson, Mandan, and Devils Lake. You can read all about those North Dakota celebrities here.
Uncovering The Oldest Restaurant In All Of North Dakota
The Oldest Restaurant in all of North Dakota. This restaurant just turned 90 years old by the way. In restaurant years that's more like 900 years old, since the average restaurant lasts about 10 years. This restaurant in North Dakota has had its share of famous people dine there over...
Hear Bryan Adams Cover His Own Kiss Song ‘Rock and Roll Hell’
Bryan Adams has released a cover of his own "Rock and Roll Hell," one of two songs he cowrote for Kiss before he made it big himself. The double A-side single will also feature "War Machine." Both songs appeared on Kiss' 1982 album Creatures of the Night. A version of "Rock and Roll Hell" had earlier been recorded by Bachman-Turner Overdrive, but was retooled by Adams, his writing partner Jim Vallance and Gene Simmons.
15 Artists With More Hits Compilations Than Studio Albums
There are a few near-universal truths in rock 'n' roll, one of them being: Where there is a band with hits, there will be a band with a lot of hits compilations. Decades ago, when hits compilations started to become more prevalent, they were a no-brainer from a business perspective. If an artist was dominating the charts, a greatest-hits album was an easy way to rack up more sales and buy time between proper releases. If an artist had fallen into commercial decline, a compilation album could juice their sales and potentially revitalize their career, reminding audiences why they fell in love with them in the first place.
There’s a Traveling Blockbuster Store for Those Who Miss Renting Videos
Maybe you just can't let go of that laminated member card in your wallet that you once used every Friday night. Or you maybe you'll never know what it was like looking at shelf after shelf of VHS covers trying to find the perfect movie for you and your friends.
Surprising Items You Should Never Store in Your North Dakota Garage
If you're like me, all my extra stuff ends up in the garage. I have so much stuff in there now, it's amazing I can even park my car in there!. Let's face it, garages are like the basements and attics of our homes—the perfect go-to for extra storage space.
North Dakota Country Fest Dishes On Next Act For 2025
ND Country Fest is set to roll in 2025 from July 9th through July 12th. Of course, we already know who the two main headliners will be at next year's Country Fest. The first is a guy who started out as a merch guy for Luke Bryan, and now has reached "hitmaker" status. None other than Cole Swindell.
Listen to MC5’s ‘Can’t Be Found’ With Living Colour’s Vernon Reid
The pioneering Detroit band MC5 returns with the new single "Can't Be Found" featuring Vernon Reid of Living Colour. Check out the second single from their upcoming album Heavy Lifting below. The project was led by MC5's late founding guitarist Wayne Kramer, who also co-wrote 12 of its 13 songs....
VIDEOS From The Lainey Wilson Concert In North Dakota
Judging by all the requests I have been receiving this week for Lainey Wilson on the radio our listeners are still craving for more. Lainey Wilson is estimated to have played for more than 14,000 fans at the North Dakota State Fair in Minot this past Saturday, July 27th. I know my station (US103-3) gave away a ton of tickets to the show.
Why John Bonham ‘Took a Swing’ at Alex Van Halen
When Jason Bonham first met Alex Van Halen, things didn’t go well. Bonham -- who is currently on tour with Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony on the Best of All Worlds tour -- recalled the incident during a recent interview with KSHE 95 (audio below). “It’s 40 years since...
Olympian With North Dakota Ties Is Crushing It At Paris Olympics
If you're not paying attention to the Olympics, you should be. At least one Olympian competing this year (2024) has North Dakota ties. USA Today is calling her "the greatest female swimmer in history," and for good reason. Katie Ledecky is a name you've probably heard before; she just tied...
There’s a Secret ‘Pong’ Game in Your Instagram DMs (and It’s Super Addictive)
I like to think I'm pretty tech-savvy. I was using the space bar on my iPhone as a mousepad long before it became a viral "hidden" feature, and I was shaking my phone to "undo" before it was cool (only accidentally throwing it across the room once—so far). That's...
The Drunkest City In North Dakota, SoDak, Minn, & Montana
Excessive drinking is no laughing matter. It's well documented that North Dakota has a drinking problem in general. What is really scary is that so many people in North Dakota decide to get behind the wheel after a night of tying one on. I have no issues with drinking. Unless...
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