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Evanescence’s Amy Lee Makes Official Presidential Endorsement
As the presidential election of 2024 nears, Evanescence's Amy Lee has made her official endorsement. Lee posted an Instagram video sharing who she's voting for along with a message stating why she chose the candidate she's backing. Who Is Amy Lee Voting For?. In an Instagram video message captioned, "One...
Full When We Were Young 2025 Lineup Revealed
The full When We Were Young 2025 lineup has been revealed, with Blink-182 and Panic! At the Disco as the festival's main headlining acts. Just a few weeks after the 2024 installment of the event wrapped up, the full lineup for the 2025 version has been shared. The festival will take place Oct. 18, 2025 at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds.
11 ’80s Rock Bands That Never Matched the Hype
Some '80s bands got off to great starts and generated a lot of hype, but their spotlight was brightest right at the beginning. Here we're examining the histories of 11 '80s rock bands that never quite matched their early hype. In some cases, you've got bands who enjoyed massive success...
Why 50,000 Oasis Reunion Tickets Are Being Canceled
There are reportedly 50,000 Oasis tickets in the U.K. that will likely be canceled as a result of various ticket purchasing violations. According to the BBC, thousands of Oasis reunion concert tickets that were sold on resale ticket sites are about to be canceled as promoters Live Nation and SJM have noted violations in how the tickets were obtained.
Killswitch Engage Announce First 2025 North American Tour With Kublai Khan TX, Fit for a King + Frozen Soul
Killswitch Engage have booked their first North American tour since 2022 and they've got a killer lineup on board to join them. The band will hit the road in March and April of 2025 with Kublai Khan TX, Fit for a King and Frozen Soul providing an absolutely smashing bill. The dates come just as the band recently played their 25th anniversary performance at the New England Metal & Hardcore Festival last month and will serve as the launching point for this next phase of their career.
Western Illinois Thanksgiving Tradition Lasting 50+ Years Now Ending
You're likely familiar with Mr. Thanksgiving. For over 50 years, Bob Vogelbaugh (better known as Mr. Thanksgiving around the Quad Cities) has been hosting a free community dinner for locals. Guideposts has even talked about his generosity. The Thanksgiving Day meal giveaway has been hosted at Southpark Mall in Moline....
Slipknot Reveal New ‘Ritual S’ Logo on Merch + Fans Hate It
Slipknot have revealed a new "S" logo on a limited edition set of merch, and fans absolutely hate it. The 'Knot shared a post on social media yesterday (Oct. 28) advertising an account called @slipknotmerch. The first photo features a black T-shirt with Slipknot's band name written in red and outlined in white, and the back of the shirt shows an "S" logo that's quite different from their beloved tribal "S" logo that was designed by Joey Jordison.
Avenged Sevenfold’s M. Shadows Reverses Course on One Past Regret
Avenged Sevenfold frontman M. Shadows has revealed on social media that he's reversed course on one of his biggest regrets concerning the band's career. He now feels that the decision to surprise release the group's 2016 album, The Stage, was the correct one. About The Stage Release. On Oct. 28,...
Florida Woman Reports Uber Eats Driver Spits on Her, Steals Fall Decorations
A late-night food delivery turned chaotic when a Polk County Florida woman confronted an Uber Eats driver, leading to allegations of assault and theft of fall decorations. The incident occurred shortly before midnight last month when Alexsandra Del Valle Acosta Aguilar, an Uber Eats driver, arrived at a Davenport residence. The homeowner, who had ordered food, claimed she saw the driver taking items from her delivery bag.
Wisconsin Pizzeria Sickens Patrons With Weed-Infused Pizza
In the 1952 movie "The Quiet Man" with John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara, there's a scene where a character in the film is offered a glass of whiskey, and he gratefully accepts. The character is then asked if he'd like some water with his whiskey, to which he declines the water, replying: "When I drinks whiskey, I drinks whiskey. When I drinks water, I drinks water."
Can This Insect Really Predict Winter Weather Severity in Iowa?
Much folklore, sometimes called old wives tales, surrounds the weather and predicting what will happen, not just year after year but daily. Supposed indicators about a harsh or mild winter like acorns or pinecones being a certain size say your winter will be better or worse. Weather Folklore by Name...
Award Winning Adult Film Star To Headline Comedy Show In Illinois
An entertainment venue in Illinois will be hosting a comedy show which an infamous adult film star will headline. Unique Illinois Comedy Show Features Famous Adult Film Star. The entertainment business is a very interesting industry. There is so much competition, it's extremely difficult to become famous. Even celebrities are constantly trying to reinvent themselves or keep their stars shining brightly.
Hockey and Halloween Combine for Trick-or-Treat on the Ice in Illinois
Quad City Storm fans, get ready for a night of spooky fun as the Storm takes on the Peoria Rivermen in a one-of-a-kind Halloween celebration. Friday's game promises to deliver both chills and thrills as the Storm players hit the ice in special Beetlejuice-themed jerseys. These one-night-only jerseys will be auctioned off, with proceeds benefiting Mercado on 5th, a nonprofit supporting local communities.
Gary Holt Says Exodus Are Planning to Celebrate 40th Anniversary of ‘Bonded By Blood’ – ‘We Just Wanted to Rage’
"It's very meaningful to myself and the band, the 40th anniversary, and we plan on celebrating it heavily." Gary Holt recently joined Loudwire Nights (Oct. 28) to discuss Exodus' upcoming tour and ended up diving into next year's massive anniversary for their debut album, Bonded by Blood. "When we were...
These Are The Most Popular Halloween Candies In The Quad Cities
Thursday is the big day! Halloween 2024 and if your kids are like mine, they are pumped for some candy that we'll have to eat most of. Plenty of parents will stay home to "hold down the fort" and pass out candy while the other parents take the kids trick-or-treating. For those being left behind to pass out the candy, you'll want to make sure you have Iowa's and Illinois' favorite Halloween candy.
Don’t Let Your Carved Pumpkins Kill Squirrels In Illinois
It's cool to see the Halloween decorations people across Illinois are putting up including the carved pumpkins on the front steps. People put a lot of time and effort into creating their Jack-o'-lanterns by trying to follow a pre-made pattern or come up with one in their brains. It's hard work to get it to look right and scoop all of the guts out. Many people don't want to see their masterpieces go to waste.
What You May Not Have Noticed About Ghost’s 2025 World Tour Announcement
There's something you may not have noticed about Ghost's 2025 world tour announcement earlier today (Oct. 28). The Tobias Forge-led Swedish band revealed a 55-date world tour of Europe and North America, with more shows to be announced in the future. The North American leg features a July performance at New York City's Madison Square Garden, which will be Ghost's very first time playing at the iconic venue.
VOTE: Better Post Van Halen Split Album – David Lee Roth’s ‘Eat ‘Em and Smile’ vs. Van Halen’s ‘5150’
Which was the better post Van Halen split album - David Lee Roth's Eat 'Em and Smile or Van Halen's 5150? That's our Chuck's Fight Club battle on Loudwire Nights this week. It was the breakup heard round the world as there was no bigger drama in the mid-'80s than the divide between guitar rock powerhouse Van Halen and their charismatic vocalist David Lee Roth. After Roth's Crazy From the Heat solo EP, the two sides went their separate ways with Van Halen pulling in veteran singer-guitarist Sammy Hagar to kick off their next era. Then, in 1986, fans were able to compare side-by-side how each act would move forward.
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