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Texans are Spending Too Much Money on These Items
Here in Texas we like to have nice things, and we have a lot of pride in the things we own or spend money on. But there are some items that we spend too much money on. Some of them could be things that we have looked forward to for a long time, and it’s important to have those goals but that doesn’t mean you need to overspend on your dreams or goals.
Alumni From This Texas University Are Viewed As Most Attractive In State
All of us in Texas are looking for that special someone aren't we?. It could happen at any moment in our lives. We could meet up with a group of friends and inadvertently discover the one we love. Or it could even be a friend in the group that you fall for.
Texas Based Restaurant Chain Now Selling Out In Massive Deal
Austin, Texas recently was announced as the new headquarters of Elon Musk's ventures X and Tesla as their corporate offices will join their already large presence in Central Texas, but there is also a major Austin based company that will now most likely be changing their address to Florida after agreeing to be purchased for around $605 million.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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