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Tremors in Texas: 3 Deadly Earthquakes That Made Their Mark
When people think of earthquakes, Texas isn't the first place that comes to mind. However, the Lone Star State has had its share of seismic events that have left an impact. Texas is not known for frequent or intense earthquakes like the West Coast, but they do happen. Volcano Discovery...
Why Do So Many Texans Paint Their Tree Trunks White?
Picture a blistering hot day in Texas, where the sun shines so brightly it feels like it's baking everything it touches. Now, imagine you're a tree in the middle of all this. It's rough. This is where the cool trick of painting tree trunks white comes into play. It's an interesting story that blends nature with some human ingenuity.
Limp Bizkit, Creed + Others Make Rolling Stone’s Worst Album Art List
Limp Bizkit, Creed and a handful of other rock artists made Rolling Stone's new 50 Worst Album Covers of All Time list. While an album's artwork isn't necessarily as important as its musical content, the design can still have a pretty big effect on the record's performance. The cover of an album is supposed to grab a prospective listener's attention, and if it looks bad, they may not be as enticed to listen to it.
Lamb of God and Mastodon Lay Austin to Rest: Review and Photos
There are two types of album-anniversary tours: those that re-energize a band still at the peak of its powers, and those that make you wish a diminished artist had made this decision 10 years earlier. Lamb of God and Mastodon's Ashes of Leviathan tour is unquestionably the former. The co-headlining...
The Best ‘Epic’ Song by 10 Classic Prog Rock Bands
Here's the best "epic" song (lasting 10-plus minutes) from 10 classic progressive rock bands!. Progressive rock is all about challenging artists and audiences in several ways, not the least of which is seeing how lengthy and multifaceted a composition can be. In contrast to most other genres (which stick to...
Chris Cornell 60th Birthday Tributes Include Two Unreleased Recordings
Legendary Soundgarden, Audioslave and Temple of the Dog vocalist Chris Cornell would have turned 60 this past Saturday (July 20), and to mark the occasion both his widow Vicky Cornell and his longtime friend Nancy Wilson of Heart unearthed two Cornell musical performances showcasing his musical talents. Is Vicky Cornell...
Slash Mourns Loss of 25-Year-Old Stepdaughter, Cancels Shows
Slash is mourning the loss of his 25-year-old stepdaughter Lucy-Bleu Knight, and canceled a handful of his upcoming S.E.R.P.E.N.T. tour shows in light of the news. Knight was the daughter of Meegan Hodges, Slash's partner since 2015. The Guns N' Roses guitarist shared a post canceling a couple of performances on his social media yesterday (July 21) citing "unforeseen circumstances."
Mastodon’s Brann Dailor Names His Favorite Song Contribution
It may come as no surprise to you that Brann Dailor counts "Blood and Thunder" as one of his favorite song contributions to Mastodon, as that has become one of their most beloved tracks over the years, but Full Metal Jackie also asked him about his favorite contribution from other band members that he's come to appreciate and that choice wasn't as obvious.
Butcher Babies Split With Carla Harvey, Both Sides Share Statements
Butcher Babies co-vocalist Carla Harvey has confirmed in a new statement that she left the band six months ago, following a message from the band about the lineup change. Harvey and co-founder Heidi Shepherd had been the beastly duo bringing guttural roars and melodic singing to the modern metal band since their formation in 2010.
Joe Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race
President Joe Biden is dropping out of the 2024 presidential election but will remain in office to complete his first term. The 81-year-old Democrat made the announcement in a statement on X just before 2 p.m. on Sunday. "It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as...
Interview: Phil Collen Says Fans Should Expect A Lot from Def Leppard In the Next 10 Years – ‘New Songs, New Album, New Tour’
On Friday (July 19), Def Leppard's longtime guitarist Phil Collen joined Loudwire Nights to celebrate the release of their latest song, "Just Like '73" — a track that he said brought some closure to the band. "It was nearly on the album, Diamond Star Halos," Collen told host Chuck...
Early Video Resurfaces Showing 17-Year-Old Amy Lee in Tiny Arkansas Club
A grainy video has resurfaced showing a pre-fame Evanescence playing a small bar in Arkansas in 1999. Most of the videos on John Furman's Youtube channel are show off-roading, guns or dash cam footage. Among his most popular videos, however, are rare live performances from the early days of Evanescence.
The Six Best Blaze Bayley Era Iron Maiden Songs
What are Iron Maiden's best songs from the Blaze Bayley era?. The era, which yielded The X Factor and Virtual XI, is, well... it's not a fan-favorite. That doesn't mean it should be overlooked, or that Bruce Dickinson's successor should shoulder the blame for the mixed results. Steve Harris is...
Want to Be a Genuine Texan? Then Visit These 10 Texas Locations!
Watching the presidential debates the other day, I heard one of the candidates say there should be a test for every American before they graduate high school to prove they know our nation's history, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. I got to thinking: this should also apply to everyone claiming to be a real, genuine Texan.
Texas Top 10 Highest Paying Jobs: No Degree or Experience Needed
Visual got four galleriesWhen you're looking for work and you come across a job listing or advertisement that says "no degree or experience necessary," what does that mean? Generally, it means that the employer is open to hiring people who do not have a traditional college degree or any specific experience in that specific job or position they're hiring for.
Discover the Texas Highway Where You Can Drive Fast and Stay Legal
Texas is famous for a lot of things, and the one thing I hear over and over again from all my out-of-town friends is that "everything is so much bigger in the Lone Star State." Renowned for having the mouth-watering best barbecue, tantalizing Mexican food, the world's largest rodeo, and thriving livestock production and beef production. As one U.S. President once said, "Texas is HUGE!"
Rockers Tell Their Wildest Tattoo Stories
What are some of the wildest stories that rockers have with their tattoos? Loudwire met up with some of rock's biggest names at the InkCarceration Festival to get the stories behind some of their ink, and a few personal details came out in the process. Did you know that several...
Top Back-To-School Shopping Spots in Abilene for Tax-Free Weekend
I believe Abilene, has some of the best places to shop for affordable back-to-school clothing. My wife and I have eight children and for years, we had to get ready for back to school and having to shop for the lowest prices possible on both clothes and school supplies. For...
Try Out These 7 New Slogans For The Great State Of Texas
Have you ever thought about what makes Texas, well, Texas? It's a state known for its big skies and even bigger personalities. You'll find everything from bustling city streets to the peaceful landscapes of the Hill Country. Texas has a flavor all its own. Now, what if Texas decided to...
10 Things Every Texas Should Know
If you hail from the great state of Texas, there are a few historical bits you should automatically know. For example, when someone says "The stars at night are big and bright" you should immediately respond with "DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS!" You should know that music legends like George Strait, George Jones, Janice Joplin, The Big Bopper, Jimmi Hendrix, Willie Nelson, and many more were and are from Texas. If you have recently just moved here, then you better make sure you know these few things.
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