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Bicentennial 4th of July Blastoff in Victoria is All-Day Celebration
First of all, let's start out with street closure in Riverside Park on July 4th. Starting at 7 a.m., McCright Drive will close between its north and south intersections with Memorial Drive (from the Easter Island head statue to the intersection near The Texas Zoo). The Athey Nature Trail will...
Bring Me the Horizon Break Out Corpse Paint Look for Festival
Chameleonic rockers Bring Me the Horizon continue to keep it fresh, adopting a corpse paint look for their recent performance at the Tuska Festival in Finland over the weekend. Given that the band were performing in Finland, the home country of many extreme metal outfits, the corpse paint look seemed...
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,...
These Are the Best Kid Friendly Fireworks
The Fourth of July is a fun holiday for the whole family! From the hot dogs and burgers to the swimming and fireworks, everyone has something they enjoy about Independence Day celebrations. But for those little ones who may be discovering the holiday for the first time, you'll want to make sure they're safe, especially when it comes to fireworks!
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...
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."
Interrupt Inner Chatter and Negative Thoughts Instantly by Simply Doing This
This simple act we can all do sooths the anxiety that comes from that voice inside our heads filled with negativity. What ever your inner meanie says to put you in a bad head space, this is one way to combat those intrusive thoughts. Humming is that easy thing we...
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.
JoJo Siwa Curses at Hecklers in Front of ‘Little Girls’ in ‘Karma’ Face Paint
JoJo Siwa is not giving up on her new "bad girl" persona, this time by clapping back at haters in the crowd during a New York City Pride show on June 29. In a viral TikTok video, Siwa was seen pausing her set to yell at the hecklers. "Who the...
Decomposed Body Shockingly Found In Abandoned Texas Home
Officers walked into a disturbing scene after opening the door to an abandoned home in Harris County. This isn't the first time a decomposing body was found inside the walls of a Harris County home. One of the most notorious discoveries unfolded in Houston, Texas. While viewing a recently foreclosed...
Were Fred and Wilma Flintstone the First TV Couple in Bed Together?
It's crazy to think that married couples in bed together was taboo on television once upon a time. In the first few decades of television it was avoided at all costs. Couples were in twin beds because anything else apparently made the television industry uneasy. According to the Snopes website,...
K-Pop Group Seventeen Is Obsessed With This Giant Croissant
Fans of the K-pop group Seventeen are utterly charmed after the group's posts with a comically large croissant. One fan documented the multiplying croissant posts from the members in a viral TikTok video. "The first person to give us a croissant picture was Hoshi," the fan said, showing a photo...
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...
Texas Woman Tries Drowning 2 Children After Making Racist Remarks
According to reports, a mother, who has been identified as Mrs.H, was wearing a modest swimsuit and hijab, was confronted by 42-year-old Elizabeth Wolf at their apartment complex pool. Wolf began making. "racist interrogations" WOLF ATTACKS 2 CHILDREN IN THE POOL. According to police, things escalated when Wolf tried to...
Here’s What a Green Cap on Your Tire Air Valve Means
Do you ever have to pull into a service station and drop some quarters into a machine and fill your tires up? Do you even check your tire pressure or do you just wait for your car to warn you about low air?. I try and check every month or...
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...
Justin Timberlake Jokes About DWI During Concert: ‘Anyone Driving?’
Justin Timberlake is taking his recent DWI arrest in stride. At a recent concert in Boston, Mass., Timberlake joked about the infamous incident with the audience while performing. He was arrested in the Hamptons in New York on June 17. "So, uh... Is there anyone here tonight that is driving?"...
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