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Interview: Bryan Kuznitz Says Fame on Fire Got Deep Into Tarot in Preparation For New Album
Though Fame on Fire formed a little more than a decade ago, frontman Bryan Kuznitz admitted the last four years have been the most formative for where they're at today. "It really started when we started touring, legitimately touring consistently," Kuznitz told Chuck Armstrong on Loudwire Nights Thursday (Aug. 8). "It all started with Ice Nine Kills in 2021."
Hilarious Munchie Mitt Turns Baseball Glove Into Hot Dog Holder
Well, that's certainly one way to multitask while at a baseball game. Minor League Baseball has introduced the Munchie Mitt, an all-in-one baseball glove meant to hold your hot dog, condiments and even a drink. But, why?. What Is The Munchie Mitt?. Minor League Baseball recently introduced the Munchie Mitt...
Islander’s Mikey Carvajal – My Five Favorite Alt-Metal Albums
Islander vocalist Mikey Carvajal is here with his picks for his five favorite alt-metal albums of all time. Of course, alternative metal encompasses a myriad of different sounds beneath its wide umbrella. It's the more freewheeling quality that has made it such an enduring subgenre and one with consistent appeal that welcomes fresh sounds to the fold.
Some Texas Veterans May Be Forced To Return Benefits
Certain veterans in Texas and all over the USA are being forced to return separation bonuses because of a little known law that was overlooked years ago. Over 120,000 veterans of the United States military have been forced to return some of their benefits because of a weird law that says they, to put it in the absolute, simplest terms, aren't allowed to "double dip".
Unleash the Wild: 6 Exotic Animals That Are Legal to Own in Texas
Texas, with its wide-open spaces and big skies, also has a pretty laid-back attitude when it comes to owning exotic pets. Unlike some places where you're limited to cats and dogs, Texas says, "Bring on the unusual!" An article from A-Z Animals surprised me. I was shocked by a couple...
Off-Limits Texas: 5 Places You’re Forbidden to Visit
Most will agree that Texas is a big place, full of exciting places to visit. There's a little bit of everything from bustling cities like Dallas and Austin to the peaceful settings of Big Bend National Park. Texas also has places that are a no-go to visit. And by no-go, I mean illegal.
Valarie Allman, Olympic Athlete From Austin, Texas, To Celebrate Gold Medal In Style
Texas is currently very well represented in the 2024 Olympics. In fact, the medal count so far reveals that if Texas was it's own representative in the event, they'd have more medals than other countries! So what does that say about the Lone Star State? Well the Olympics certainly a Texas flair to it for the United State as a whole.
Texas School Bans Students From Wearing All-Black Clothing Over ‘Mental-Health Concerns’
In El Paso Texas, a middle school has come under fire for a controversial dress code, forbidding students from wearing all-black attire from head to toe. Charles Middle School made the announcement ahead of the school year, leading many parents and students alike to criticize the decision. According to CBS 11 News, this decision was made because school officials said it is "associated with depression and mental health issues," in a statement made to the press.
WARNING: Scams Involving This Animal Are On The Rise In Texas
Scams in the state of Texas are simply deplorable. Sadly though, they do happen in the Lone Star State. There's so many to list, the amount could fill up the page. Some however, occur more often than others. These scams target many different people, from seniors to young adults. When...
Iconic Cereal Brand Hit With Multiple Lawsuits Alleging High Lead Levels
The company behind a popular cereal brand is facing multiple lawsuits accusing them of having high lead levels in their products. General Mills is facing class-action lawsuits in both Minnesota and California which the Minneapolis Star Tribune says accuse the company of "dangerously high lead levels" in its cereal. Which...
Who Is Metalcore’s Best Songwriter? – Reddit Users Debate
Songwriting may not always get the love in metalcore that it does in other heavy music genres, but thanks to a thread in the Metalcore Reddit, fans are giving some of the genre's top songwriters their due. Who Is Metalcore's Best Songwriter?. The author of the thread kicked things off,...
Slipknot Fans Share Thoughts on Band’s 25th Anniversary Tour Setlist
Slipknot fans are sharing their thoughts online about the band's current 25th anniversary tour setlist, which features them playing their 1999 self-titled record in its entirety. Whereas Slipknot's average setlist in 2023 [via Setlist.fm] consisted of around 16 songs and included songs from each of their seven studio albums, they're...
Keep Up With Abilene Texas Area High School Football Scores HERE
Here in Texas, there's not much more exciting than high school football. But we know it can be tough keeping up with all the scores, so we're doing the work for you all season long. Just bookmark this page and keep coming back to stay up to date on the...
Get Your Glasses Ready For West Texas Wine Festival Benefitting Frontier Texas
Calling all Texas wine connoisseurs! Give your taste buds a treat on Saturday, October 19th, and help out Frontier Texas with the second annual West Texas Wine Festival. You'll have plenty of wines to sample at this event benefitting Frontier Texas and its facility expansion and renovation campaign. Join us...
Mark Tremonti Announces ‘The End Will Show Us How’ + Debuts New Song ‘Just Too Much’
The End Will Show Us How is the forthcoming 2025 album from Tremonti, the solo band of Creed and Alter Bridge guitarist Mark Tremonti. Leading the record is a music video for the new song "Just Too Much." Due Jan. 25 on Napalm Records, The End Will Show Us How...
Billy Corgan Tried to Take Himself Back to the Early Days of Smashing Pumpkins on New Album
It's no secret that Billy Corgan wanted to try to re-create some of the sounds of Smashing Pumpkins' first few records on their latest release, Aghori Mhori Mei. "I was just writing riffs, no vocals, just riffs," Corgan told Chuck Armstrong on Loudwire Nights Wednesday (Aug. 7). "[Jimmy Chamberlin and...
Texas Pays Tribute to War Heroes: Purple Hearts Day Remembrance
August 7th marks a significant day in American history known as Purple Hearts Day, a time to honor and recognize the brave men and women who have been wounded or killed while serving in the U.S. military. For me, this day carries profound personal significance. Born with one arm, I always dreamed of serving my country, but was heartbroken to learn I could not join the American military. Despite this, nearly all the men in my family have served our nation with distinction.
Atreyu Play Their Favorite Riffs
What are the riffs that inspired Atreyu's Dan Jacobs and Travis Miguel to pick up the guitar and what riffs have they made that continue inspire themselves as well as their fans? That's part of what we find out in this Atreyu edition of Loudwire's Gear Factor. Where It Started.
Every State Where It’s Illegal to Own an Adorable Axolotl as a Pet
They're cute and they could get you into a lot of trouble. Axolotl have been rising in popularity in recent years thanks to the amphibious creature's appearances in popular video games and as a plush character readily available on store shelves. What Is An Axolotl?. Axolotls are a type of...
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