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Blink-182 Kick Off Stadium Tour, Play a LOT of Rarities
Blink-182 kicked off their summer stadium tour last night (June 20), playing a 26-song set that included a lot of rarities. The run, which features support from Pierce the Veil, extends through Aug. 15 and is one of dozens of big summer tours taking place in North America. The first...
TV Show’s Led Zeppelin References Are Historically Inaccurate
If you've seen the TV show Outer Range, you may or may not have noticed that it made various Led Zeppelin references that were historically inaccurate. Outer Range is a sci-fi western drama starring Josh Brolin. The actor portrays a rancher who's traveled through time via a giant hole located in a pasture on his family's property in Wyoming. As other characters in the series discover the hole and its abilities, they attempt to manipulate the outcomes of certain situations by living in alternate realities of their lives.
Bride Caught Telling Guest to Put Their Phones Away While Walking Down Aisle
Not everyone apparently thinks weddings are all about the bride. A video of a bride has gone viral after she was seen telling her guests to put their phones away while walking down the aisle. But was this really necessary?. Bride's Instructions To Guests. A short video clip from a...
Why Slash’s Hair Is Straight on the Cover of Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Appetite for Destruction’
Did you ever notice that Slash's hair is straight on the cover of Guns N' Roses' landmark album Appetite for Destruction? Do you know why?. The cross depicted on the album's cover was originally designed by an artist named Billy White Jr. (who died in July of 2023), for a tattoo for Axl Rose. White Jr. told Culture Creature in 2016 that it was the singer's idea to have a Celtic-inspired cross (in homage to Thin Lizzy) with his then-bandmates' faces on it as skulls.
13 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week (June 14-20, 2024)
It was a rather light week for new rock and metal tour announcements this week, but there's still some concerts that will draw your attention. We've got 13 new tours on the docket, plus announcements for multiple festivals and the reveal of the Monsters of Rock 2025 Cruise lineup. Among...
The Top 7 Safety Tips to Survive the Hot Texas Summer Heat!
In Texas, temperatures fluctuate from the mid-80s to just above the century mark. In June of last year, some summer days saw temperatures as high as 110° and higher. So as we prepare for summer outdoor activities the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says we should follow some simple safety tips.
7 ‘Carol Burnett Show’ Characters Who Still Make Us Laugh
Comedy can quickly become outdated as styles, mannerisms, and references lose their appeal faster than ever. This rapid evolution often leaves some TV shows seeming outdated in no time at all. That said, when you revisit some of the more popular recurring sketches from The Carol Burnett Show, it becomes...
Once Beloved Mall Brand About to Make Triumphant Return After 15 Years
It's the 1990s all over again. At least that's what one brand is banking on as it teases a return several years after closing its doors. At one time, seemingly every mall in America was occupied by the same stores selling clothing to tweens and teens. Shoppers came to expect these stores in just about every shopping mall:
Sriracha is Turning From Red to Brown on Store Shelves; Here’s Why
What was once a fiery red color on grocery store shelves has turned a dull brown without much explanation. Sriracha's distinct shade of red was a precursor to the heat that awaited users after squirting the sauce on top of things like noodles and Asian-inspired dishes. Now, that red seems to have gone away.
10 Best Instrumental Metal Albums Since 2010, Chosen by Intervals’ Aaron Marshall
Here are the 10 best instrumental metal albums since 2010, ranked by Intervals' Aaron Marshall. For a decade, guitarist Aaron Marshall has been releasing shred-tastic, tasteful and innovative instrumental metal as Intervals. He's been shouted out as a huge influence by the likes of Wolfgang Van Halen and recently toured with Wolfgang's band Mammoth WVH.
5 Dangerous Street Gangs To Watch Out For In Texas
Throughout Texas, the presence of street gangs isn't just a storyline for movies; it's a real-life thing that affects many communities. You find them everywhere from the busy streets of Houston to the quieter parts of smaller towns. These gangs have carved out their territories, impacting everything from local economies to public safety.
Here are Texans’ Most Popular Luxury Vacations for This Year
I'd like to think I'm a seasoned veteran in the vacationing biz, only because of the "Rudy Cruise!" We vacationed together with our listeners for 14 years straight. Then, COVID-19 hit and all the pandemic regulations put a halt on the infamous Rudy Cruise!. As I start looking forward and...
The Song That Broke Up Axl Rose + Slash
Here's the story of the song that broke up Axl Rose and Slash. Things were never perfect within the Guns N' Roses camp, and tensions between the singer and the guitarist existed long before Slash actually left the band in 1996. Rose was assertive and confrontational, whereas Slash was quieter and tried to avoid conflict at all costs.
Texas Parks And Wildlife Has New Mountain Lion Regulations
Mountain lions have been all over the news this year in Texas. There was the story about mountain lions being sighted in backyards. Then the Texas Parks and Wildlife asked the community to chime in with ideas on changes to regulations regarding mountain lions in the Lone Star State. New...
Did We All Miss The Hidden Meaning of Shavo Odadjian’s New Band Name?
Wait, how did we all miss this? We were so excited to hear the first single from System of a Down bassist Shavo Odadjian's new project that we totally missed the hidden meaning of the band's name. Hidden Meaning In Name Of Shavo's New Band. Odadjian's new band, Seven Hours...
Texas Is Number One To Many Things, But None More Important Than This
In America, we have over 2 million military personnel, and that number doesn't include the nearly 800,000 civilians. Of that number, just shy of 1.3 million of those members are active. With Texas being such a large state, we are home to a lot of them. Not only do many...
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