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1890s Property Line Dispute Delays Historic Holly Hotel Reopening
It looks like we could be facing another year without one of the most magical places for making holiday memories. Although we had hopes that the Holly Hotel would be welcoming guests for another Christmas season, it looks like the Grinch may have other plans. It was two years ago...
Michigan’s Oldest Cider Mill Has Welcomed Fall For 138 Years
Fall is about to start sneaking its way into our lives a little each day. In Michigan, that means the season of incredible colors and Cider Mills is just around the corner. With hundreds to choose from across the state, only one can claim to be the oldest. Nestled amidst...
These Are Free Beer and Hot Wings’ Biggest Fears
Do you remember when you were a kid and you had your parents check under the bed for monsters or had them leave a light on just in case? People have fears that they might not be able to explain why they're afraid of, while others have very very valid fears.
How Rare Is a Super Blue Moon? Be Prepared To Wait a Bit For the Next One
A brightly-lit super blue moon is ready to takeover the sky the next several nights. And while you may have multiple chances to see it this time, you next opportunity isn't coming anytime soon. What Is A Super Blue Moon?. A super blue moon is actually two somewhat rare events...
VOTE: Better Limp Bizkit Album – ‘Significant Other’ vs. ‘Three Dollar Bill, Y’All’
Which is the better Limp Bizkit album - Significant Other or Three Dollar Bill, Y'All?. This week on Loudwire Nights, you get to have your say as this Limp Bizkit battle takes center stage in Chuck's Fight Club. Limp Bizkit got their start with 1997's Three Dollar Bill, Y'All, quickly...
Blink-182 Announce Sequel Album ‘One More Time…Part-2′ With Eight New Songs
Just under a year after the release of One More Time..., Blink-182 have announced a sequel album titled One More Time...Part-2, and it has eight brand new songs. In a post on social media, the band revealed the details for the new set of tracks and shared that one of them, titled "All in My Head," will be out this Friday (Aug. 23).
Flint: What’s changed in 20 years?
The year was 2008 when I experienced my first taste of Flint Michigan, when I was offered a job here. The month was May & my family was still in Illinois (wife was a teacher finishing up the school year and kids were finishing their respective grades). I remember the...
Ex-Bad Wolves Singer Tommy Vext to Sub In for Veteran Band’s Tour
Former Bad Wolves frontman Tommy Vext has landed a new gig, taking on vocals for Ill Nino during the band's upcoming European tour. Though no explanation was offered, Ill Nino's current vocalist Marcos Leal will reportedly not be performing with the group on their upcoming dates, which begin Aug. 28 in Poznan, Poland. The shows will be part of the band's "25 Years of Latin Metal" tour. Dates currently run through Sept. 22 and ticketing can be found through the band's website.
There’s Still Time to Nominate a Family for Local ‘Feel the Love’ Program
A local plumbing and heating company looks forward to installing two heating and cooling systems for deserving families in the Mid-Michigan area. Staley's Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning is participating in 'Feel the Love,' a program sponsored by the Lennox Corporation. Each year, Lennox partners with its local dealers to award heating and air conditioning units to community heroes.
Urgent Recall: Metal Pieces Found in Chicken Nuggets Sold in Michigan
Do yourself a favor and check your freezer to ensure you don’t have a bag of chicken nuggets sitting on Michigan's recall list. No one wants to hear that their favorite brand of chicken tenders or nuggets is being pulled from freezers and shelves due to possible metal contamination. Metal contamination? If it sounds alarming, that's because it is. People have reported finding metal wire embedded in the nuggets.
Michigan Is Home To The World’s Top Dog Influencer
A Michigan dog is officially the most influential dog on social media. According to Show Sight Magazine, this four-legged friend can earn over $20,000 for one Instagram post and roughly $18,000 for a TikTok video. Who is the most influential dog on social media?. That would be Tucker Budzyn. In...
Michigan Tourist Destination Named State’s First Autism Certified City
A Northern Michigan city has been designated as the state's first autism-certified travel destination. Families who have children or family members on the autism spectrum will find comfort in knowing that the Traverse City region has numerous businesses and organizations with staff members who have received special training to meet the needs of individuals with autism.
Falling in Reverse Kick Off Tour With Dance Gavin Dance, Black Veil Brides + Tech N9ne – Setlist + Video
Falling in Reverse's headlining tour with Dance Gavin Dance, Black Veil Brides and Tech N9ne kicked off last night (Aug. 18), and the band debuted a few songs from their new album Popular Monster. The group, led by Ronnie Radke, played a 14-song set during the show, which took place...
Metallica’s 15-Song Set From Woodstock ‘94 Opened + Closed With Covers
When Metallica played on Saturday night of Woodstock '94, they opened and closed their 15-song set with cover songs. The band's stock was still soaring, even three years removed from their most recent album at the time, which happened to be 1991's self-titled affair better known as "The Black Album."
Is This MI’s Most Popular Restaurant After Crossing the Mac Bridge?
If you’ve crossed the Mackinac Bridge and rolled into St. Ignace, chances are good you’ve stopped in to eat at this popular restaurant. Once you pass over Michigan's Mackinac Bridge, there are several restaurants to choose from, but there's one that residents and visitors claim is the most popular and quite possibly the best.
That Time Suicidal Tendenices + Dead Kennedys Members Debated Obscenity on ‘Donahue’
With the Aug. 18 death of legendary talk show host Phil Donahue, we were reminded of some of the rock-centric episodes the daytime host welcomed, including a 1990 episode based around the concern over indecency and obscenity in music. While the episode primarily focused on Luther Campbell, the leader of...
The First Song With Clean Vocals by 10 Metal Bands Who Never Used Them At First
Here is the first song with clean vocals by 10 extreme metal bands who never used them at first!. As metal fans, we often like our music to be overpoweringly vicious in every respect, with a non-negotiable feature being the gnarliest growls, croaks, snarls, screeches, gurgles and bleghs! That’s why it can be so controversial when certain bands start incorporating some – or all – clean singing.
Michigan Taco Bells Rewind Time: Fan Favorites Return with Retro Menu
No fast-food joint does it for me quite like Taco Bell does. In my opinion, there has been no greater fast-food invention like the Crunchwrap Supreme. Even with Taco Bell’s ever-expanding menu packed with new items and innovations, there are still beloved classics that fans can't forget. We’ll always cherish the Double Chalupa and Verde Sauce, while quietly wishing for Taco Bell to bring these favorites back one day (seriously, PLEASE bring Verde back).
Code Orange’s Reba Meyers Issues First Statement on Playing With Marilyn Manson
Code Orange's Reba Meyers recently turned up as part of Marilyn Manson's live band after the embattled musician returned to the stage, and now she's offered her first official statement on playing live with the singer. Manson had not performed live since a two-song appearance at the Hollywood Palladium in...
System of a Down Open Show With Newer Song for First Time + Play Three Deep Cuts – Setlist + Video
System of a Down opened their Saturday night (Aug. 17) show with a certain song for the first time ever, and they also played three deep cuts for the first time in five years. The group played their second performance of 2024 over the weekend with Deftones at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, California. The first song they played during their set was "Genocidal Humanoidz," which is one of their two most recent tracks that came out in late 2020. It's the first time they've ever opened a show with the song [via Setlist.fm].
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