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Texas Talks Dirty: The #1 Curse Word in the Lone Star State
Yes, Texas is known for its rich history, beautiful scenery, and larger-than-life personalities, but the state also has a mighty cuss word that is used more than any other. This four-letter word reigns supreme despite all the colorful vocabulary that peppers everyday conversations. Wordtips is a website typically used to...
BEWARE: Giant Killer Wasps Are In Texas And They Can Hurt You
As the seasons change in Texas, different animals make their way to inhabit the state. One, known as the Giant Killer Wasp, does pose a threat a certain animal, but it also could harm you. Here's what you need to know. Giant Killer Wasps And What They Attack In Texas.
Stopped by a Cop? Here’s 5 Things to Know if You’re Pulled Over
It happens to almost all drivers at some point or another. You're driving down the road thinking everything is going great. Then, it happens. The reds and blues start flashing behind you. The police are pulling you over. This is not how you had hoped your day would shape up.
The Most Played Song Live by 15 Big Death Metal Bands
Come see the most played song live by 15 big death metal bands. Incredibly, death metal is coming up on its 40th anniversary in 2025 and it remains one of the consistently best metal subgenres. That's all thanks to the variety — old school death metal, tech-death, melodic death metal, slam, brutal death metal, progressive death metal, blackened death metal, etc.
10 Actors Who Actually Sang in Rock Movies
There have been a lot of biopics made about rock and metal artists and, in some cases, the actors actually sang in the movies too. It's one thing to portray an iconic musician and lip sync to their music, but to actually perform the artists' songs is a whole other story.
Study Reveals Which Rock Artists’ Concerts Are Most Expensive Per Minute
Concert tickets tend to be expensive these days, and a new study by Jeff Bet reveals which rock artists are the most expensive to see per minute — and the metal artist that gives the best value for the price. Spending hundreds of dollars to see a band play...
What Classic Nu-Metal Band Is Making the Best Modern Nu-Metal? – Reddit Users Discuss
The nu-metal revival is upon us, and one fan recently asked in the Nu-Metal Reddit thread which classic nu-metal band is still making the best nu-metal in 2024. It's an interesting topic given that nu-metal has seen its peak, the inevitable decline and now a nostalgic resurgence with a new generation of fans finding the music. There are a handful of bands that have remained active throughout that two-plus decade long period, while some have faded out, reunited, or undergone enough extensive lineup changes to have a near completely different identity in the 2020s.
Former Priest From Waco, Texas Set To Face Charges For Alleged Sexual Assault
A former priest from Waco, Texas, has been brought to the state after being arrested in Florida, facing charges for his alleged actions against unidentified women. Here's what is known at the time of writing. Anthony Odiong, And The Crimes He Stands Accused Of. As reported by KCEN, Odiong was...
Why You’re in Big Trouble if Your House Smells Like Nail Polish Remover
Smell nail polish remover in your house even though you haven't painted your nails in months?. You should probably brace yourself to deal with the headaches that are about to come your way. Causes Of Nail Polish Remover Smell. So, you haven't been using nail polish remover and you've determined...
Blink-182 Cancel Two Arena Shows, Release Statement
Blink-182 will be temporarily out of action while dealing with a sickness within the band, according to a new statement issued by the group. The benching means that they've canceled a pair of arena shows in Kansas City and St. Louis. In a statement posted to their social media, the...
How to Watch Red Hot Chili Peppers Play 2024 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony
Much was made about Gojira's appearance at the 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony, but they're not the only heavy band to have ties to the Olympics, as Red Hot Chili Peppers are now reported to be playing the Olympics Closing Ceremony. The use of Gojira in the Opening Ceremony made sense...
9 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week (Aug. 2 – 8, 2024)
It's a new week and we've got nine more rock and metal tours to announce this week, along with multiple rock one-off events, a new festival announcement and additions to the ShipRocked Cruise. Before the calendar flips to 2025, Daughtry are getting in some late year touring with Sleep Theory...
Interview: Lee Jennings Explains What the Funeral Portrait’s ‘Suffocate City’ Means to Him
"It's more of a feeling than it is a place." The Funeral Portrait's Lee Jennings joined Loudwire Nights on Thursday to discuss the band's upcoming album, Greetings From Suffocate City, and unpacked what Suffocate City is exactly. "It's kind of like a heaven or nirvana or, like, even almost a...
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...
Tiny Texas Town Now Busted For Massive Counterfeit Operation
Not a lot of major criminal enterprises are known to be headquartered in Lampasas County, Texas, but that does not mean they do not attempt to set up shop from time to time, and that is when the local authorities of Kempner sprung into action to make a major bust.
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.
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