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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...
Summer Fun Alert: Jason Adair’s Pop and Go Puppets Take the Stage in Casper
Puppets are always a source for fun and laughs, and starting next Monday (July 22nd, 2024), you and your family will have multiple chances to get in on said fun. The Natrona County Library is hosting "Jason Adair: Pop and Go Puppets" everyday next week. The official Jason Adair: Pop...
Wyoming Breast Cancer Initiative Hosting ‘Casper Pink Ribbon Run’ This August
Coming up the first week of August 2024, Casperites, as well as people from all across the state of Wyoming, will have the opportunity to participate in one of the state's most powerful causes. The Wyoming Breast Cancer Initiative (WBCI), is hosting the Casper Pink Ribbon Run on Saturday, August...
Free Beer and Hot Wings’ Maitlynn Has Many Alter-Egos
It's been a fun week for the show. Many of us have plans that we have been looking forward to for quite some time, but no one is more hype than Maitlynn. For months, our flagship station has been counting down the days until our local metal/rock festival called Upheaval Festival, which has many of her favorite bands showing up.
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...
PODCAST: Mia the Walmart Dog and Her Human, Billy
In our latest Report to Wyoming podcast episode I chat with Billy Welch, the owner (he would say dad) of Mia. If you shop at the West-side Walmart in Casper then chances are you already know Mia takes her job as a greeter and therapy dog very seriously. In this...
Remembering Todd Kidd: A Hero From Casper With a Lasting Legacy
The victim of a deadly shooting in a bar and restaurant in Denver last week was born and raised in Casper. Todd Kidd died trying to take a gun from 14-year-old Steven "Echo" Marquez, who was arrested in Casper this week and is now being held for investigation of first-degree murder. Per standard protocol, the Denver District Attorney’s office will make the final determination of charges.
Kid Rock Performs at the 2024 Republican National Convention – What Social Media Is Saying
The 2024 Republican National Convention is now in the books, but not before a performance from Kid Rock had the internet talking. Ahead of Thursday's (June 18) performance, Kid Rock shared a message with his fans. "We just arrived in Milwaukee to support our tried and true, red, white and blue 100 percent American Bad Ass president. What's gonna happen tonight? Tune in to find out, but here's a hint. Are you scared? God bless Donald Trump and God Bless America."
“NO SHAME!” Angry Barrasso Yells At Secret Service Director
Those who know Senator John Barrasso, personally, and those who have seen him enough in the media, know him as a mild-mannered and soft-spoken man. Even when Wyoming Senato gets passionate on an issue we see only a slight uptick in his temperment. So it was a little surprising to...
Broken Turbine Blade Near Cheyenne
Do we have a sagging wind turbine blade near Cheyenne, Wyoming?. Several things could cause a break like this. The Facebook page Wywindhere is a group of concerned citizens in the area that keep an eye on local wind turbines and post the problems that they see. This photo was...
Every Rock + Metal Artist That’s Been Name-Checked in Eminem Songs – See Lyrics
Here's a list of every rock and metal artist that's been name-checked in Eminem songs. The rapper just shared his latest album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) last Friday (July 12), and there were a handful of rock stars mentioned throughout the lyrics. This led us to explore the rest of Eminem's discography to see how many other rock and metal artists he's name-dropped in his songs.
Sleeping In Isn’t A Great Idea When You Visit Yellowstone
One of the biggest complaints many people have about visiting Yellowstone National Park, besides the animals not cooperating, is the traffic. Millions of people travel worldwide to visit the park, and it seems they all come simultaneously. It's bad enough when you get caught in a bison jam for hours,...
The Pop Star Gary Holt Says Is ‘Overrated’ + the One He ‘Loves’
Slayer's Gary Holt shared his affinity for pop music during a recent appearance on the Scandalous podcast, and he definitely has a preference when it comes to two of the genres biggest names - Taylor Swift and Beyonce!. Gary Holt Defends Taylor Swift. You can add the Slayer and Exodus...
Dorothy Screams on Heavy New Country-Infused Song ‘Mud’
Dorothy screams like hell in her heavy new country-infused song "Mud." The singer is known for her powerful vocals, but you've definitely never heard them like this before. The track is the first from her upcoming fourth studio album, which will serve as the follow-up to 2022's Gifts From the Holy Ghost.
20 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week (July 12-18, 2024)
The concert industry is alive and well, with 20 new rock and metal tours announced this past week. In addition, you'll also find a number of festivals, residencies and specialty shows for bands booked as well. This week, we saw new tour legs added for such name acts as The...
Tenacious D’s Kyle Gass Deletes Apology Post About Controversial Trump Comment
Tenacious D's Kyle Gass has deleted his post in which he apologized for an "improvised" line onstage the day after the assassination attempt on U.S. Presidential candidate Donald Trump. Originally shared on Instagram, the musician's feed (at the time of publication) shows two reel posts since the apology was first...
Interview: Brann Dailor Opens Up About the Longevity of Mastodon’s Band Members
"It's been 25 years and along the way you've sort of sunk every single emotional aspect of your life together with these people — what might turn out to be the biggest relationships in our lives." Brann Dailor joined Loudwire Nights on Thursday (July 18) to discuss all things...
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