In October 2005, British metal mainstays BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE laid solid foundations with their epochal debut album, "The Poison". An unparalleled and enduring career has since followed, and in doing so the group changed the landscape and supercharged the trajectory of alternative music. 2005 saw the Welsh metallers graduate from supporting FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND on their U.K. run in the summer to ending the year headlining the very same venues just months later. That meteoric rise saw the album hit number 21 in the U.K. album charts, becoming a late contender in end of year polls, placing at number seven on Kerrang!'s "Albums Of The Year" list, and since achieving gold status. An album still boasting enduring impact, Metal Hammer listed the album in the top 25 in their recent "The Greatest Metal Albums Of The Century."

BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Announces 20th-Anniversary Edition Of 'The Poison'

Chicago, IL

Robert Trujillo and Kirk Hammett performed a rendition of "Just One Fix" by hometown heroes MINISTRY during METALLICA's August 11 concert at the Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. "Just One Fix" was part of the fun and unusual feature METALLICA added to its shows on the band's recent tours: at...

Watch: METALLICA's ROBERT TRUJILLO And KIRK HAMMETT Cover MINISTRY's 'Just One Fix' During Chicago Concert

Nashville, TN

Professor Reggie Almeida of the Renzo Gracie TN Brazilian jiu-jitsu school in Tennessee, who has been traveling with MEGADETH on the band's recent tours, has uploaded backstage and performance video of the Dave Mustaine-fronted outfit's June 7 concert at the Mystic Festival in Gdansk, Poland. Check out the clip below.

See Behind-The-Scenes Video From MEGADETH's Concert At Poland's MYSTIC FESTIVAL

Ultimate Classic Rock

Two of Ian Hunter's most popular solo albums will be reissued in expanded editions this fall. 1979's You're Never Alone With a Schizophrenic and 1981's Short Back N' Sides will be reissued in two-CD and -LP form on Oct. 25. Both will include an entire disc of early versions of songs from their respective albums, demos and outtakes.

Ian Hunter Announces Expanded Editions of Two Albums

American Songwriter

In May 2013, Christopher Lee, then 91, became the oldest heavy metal performer in history after releasing the symphonic metal concept album Charlemagne: The Omens of Death, a follow-up to his 2010 release Charlemagne: By the Sword and the Cross. “I am someone who likes to try different things,” said...

3 Songs You Didn’t Know From Legendary Actor Christopher Lee’s Hard Rock, Heavy Metal Era (2010-2015)

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In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

Eddie, along with his brother Alex, formed the band Van Halen, catapulting to fame with their electrifying performances and revolutionary sound. Eddie's groundbreaking guitar skills redefined the rock genre. 2 / 7. Van Halen. Debut Album 'Van Halen'(1978):. The self-titled debut album showcased Eddie's virtuoso guitar work, featuring the iconic...

Eddie Van Halen: What Was The Rockstar's Cause Of Death?

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

Making music isn’t cheap, especially when it comes to creating iconic rock albums. From the ’60s through the ’90s, some bands spent vast amounts of money to produce records that would stand the test of time. These records weren’t just expensive—they were among the most elaborate and finely crafted musical works ever produced. Let’s take a look at some of the most expensive classic rock records ever made.

10 Priciest Rock Records Ever Produced

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Ever wonder if your feline friend is head over paws in love with you? Cats, those mysterious creatures, have their own special ways of showing affection. If you’ve ever questioned your kitty’s feelings, let’s unravel the unmistakable signs your cat is madly in love with you.

Unmistakable Signs Your Cat is Madly in Love with You

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Savannah, GA

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Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

For many rock fans, Freddie Mercury is the end all be all musician. From his vocals to his stage presence, he was an unparalleled frontman. However, Mercury turned his attention to another icon. He once called one guitarist the epitome of rock n’ roll. Find out which artist that was, below.

The Greatest Rock Musician Ever, According to Freddie Mercury

Supergroups are like hand-selected All-Star teams. They are typically formed with members of famous bands and the projects tend to have a short shelf life. Occasionally, the group is only “super” in hindsight as some members reach stardom after the project. The groups below live up to the...

The 5 Greatest Supergroups Ever to Assemble

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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I've covered Muscle Cars from the 1960s and 1970s I like, Muscle Cars that had the best performance, cars that I have owned, fast cars that I have driven, and even classic VWs that I think are cool most recently.

Longest-Lasting Cars: Top 3 Most Reliable Models

The 1970s were a golden era for country rock, laying the foundation for future generations of country musicians. Here are 10 iconic country rock songs from that decade:. “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” also known simply as “Country Roads,” is a beloved track penned by Bill Danoff, Taffy Nivert, and John Denver. Featured on Denver’s 1971 album Poems, Prayers & Promises, this song quickly became an anthem for those yearning for home.

10 Classic Country Rock Songs In The ’70s

Tony Iommi will reissue his 2005 album Fused and official bootleg The 1996 DEP Sessions from 2004 on October 4 via BMG. Both albums were recorded with ex-Deep Purple bassist and singer Glenn Hughes, who performed on Black Sabbath's 1986 album Seventh Star (which was supposed to be an Iommi solo album).

TONY IOMMI To Reissue His Two Albums With GLENN HUGHES

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New Brunswick, NJ

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NEWARK, N.J. -A Middlesex County man, Kenneth Strickland, 57Kenneth Strickland, 57, from New Brunswick, has been convicted of his involvement in a large-scale conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and heroin. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced that Strickland was found guilty on July 29, 2024, of all six counts in a superseding indictment.

NJ Man Convicted in Large-Scale Fentanyl & Heroin Trafficking

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Human Clay (Deluxe Edition)\"

12. With Arms Wide Open (Strings Version) Disc 2 (Live from San Antonio, TX - 11/4/1999) CREED's \"Human Clay\" came out at an interesting time in...

12. With Arms Wide Open (Strings Version) Disc 2 (Live from San Antonio, TX - 11/4/1999) CREED's "Human Clay" came out at an interesting time in...

Human Clay (Deluxe Edition)"

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