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TX Town of 16,000 Has $35 Million HS Football Stadium[PHOTOS]
With school back in session. I thought it would be a good time to take a look at Melissa High School in Melissa, Texas which is a town with a population of over 16,000 has just opened up a $35 million High School Football stadium. The school's enrollment is just over 1300 people. Pictures of the new stadium have gone on many different social platforms! Check out these photos thanks to Texas Football Life on X. Melissa is located just north of Dallas.
Have You Tried Making Tool’s ‘Die Eier Von Satan’ Cookies?
Have you tried making Tool's "Die Eier von Satan" cookies?. Most Tool fans may already know that the song, which is from their 1996 album Ænima, is a hash cookie recipe in German. The title "Die Eier von Satan" translates to "The Eggs of Satan" (or "The Balls of Satan," depending on which source you use).
One Thing Noel Gallagher Says Liam Is Better At Than He Is
While onetime Oasis bandmates Noel and Liam Gallagher seem to be the poster children for sibling rivalry, Noel actually recent had some rather complimentary comments about his brother when reflecting on the band's past history. The group always had an interesting dynamic with Noel Gallagher writing much of the band's...
The Rock + Metal Albums Discogs Users Ranked in the Top 25 of All Time
Most of the "best albums" of all time are rock or metal according to a recent poll of Discogs users. For those who have never spent hours perusing its thousands upon thousands of listings, Discogs serves as a database for record collectors to log what they own. The site also can be used to buy and sell titles and to create wish lists for the releases you absolutely need to add to your collection.
Creed’s Mark Tremonti Reflects on 25 Years of ‘Human Clay’ – Interview
Creed are currently celebrating 25 years of their Human Clay album and we recently spoke with guitarist Mark Tremonti to commemorate the special anniversary. It was such an event-filled album cycle for the band, who had just started to establish themselves with their My Own Prison debut album and saw s significant shift in popularity with their sophomore set, starting with the single "Higher" that spent a 17-week run at No. 1 on the Mainstream Rock chart. The band earned their first Grammy for "With Arms Wide Open" and the album itself went on to achieve the rare diamond certification for sales.
Queens of the Stone Age Call Off Remaining 2024 Tour Dates, Issue Statement
Queens of the Stone Age have now called off the remainder of the 2024 touring while singer Josh Homme continues to recover from emergency surgery earlier this summer. The group initially revealed that they would be shutting down their European tour back in early July when Homme had to return to the U.S. immediately for emergency surgery. The band added at the time, "Every effort was made to push through and play for you, but it is no longer an option to continue."
The Eight Nerdiest Things That Rock + Metal Fans Do
Admit it, we've all done some pretty nerdy things in the name of rock and metal fandom. Our love of heavy music has probably led us down a few paths that if we were to take a step back might be considered .... gasp .... nerdy. Today (Aug. 23), in...
Scorpions Cancel Five Shows in Germany, Release Statement
In a new statement, German rock legends Scorpions have just announced the cancelation of five shows in their home country. Guitarist Mathias Jabs, who has been with the group since 1978, sustained an injury which "requires surgery and subsequent rehabilitation," according to a post on Scorpions' social media pages (seen below).
August 24th is the Biggest Day in Oklahoma Hunter Education
If you plan on hunting or getting the kids started this year, it's the biggest weekend across the state for hunter education classes. If you've been through one of these classes before, it may have been a little rough especially if you were an adult at the time. They're very geared towards children, but you cannot deny the success of these programs. Hunting accidents have fallen 70% since America and Canada started requiring them.
Limp Bizkit Play Deep Cut From Their Debut Album Live for First Time Since 1998
Limp Bizkit played a deep cut from their debut album Three Dollar Bill, Y'all live for the first time since 1998 earlier this week. During Limp Bizkit's stop in Ridgefield, Wash. on their Loserville tour Wednesday (Aug. 21), they dusted off the song "Clunk." Setlist.fm notes that the band played part of the song in 2010, but it was only up until the first chorus. Therefore, Wednesday's rendition of the song was their first full performance of it since July 1, 1998.
13 New Rock + Metal Tours Announced This Past Week (Aug. 16-22, 2024)
We're back with another 13 more rock and metal tours announced this past week. Leading the way, we have two bands that are expanding upon their already scheduled 2024 touring. The Black Crowes had to readjust after tourmates Aerosmith announcing their retirement, but we now have a fully fleshed out tour run for the fall with the band rescheduling some shows and adding more new performances.
The Most Common Causes of Oklahoma Wildfires
Some portions of the state are so dry that hyper-vigilance is being advised until we get more rain and cooler temps. It's shocking how easy it is to light the state on fire right now. Some portions of the state have received ample amounts of rain over the last month,...
Dark Tranquillity’s Mikael Stanne – My Five Favorite Swedish Death Metal Albums
Here are Dark Tranquillity vocalist Mikael Stanne’s five favorite Swedish death metal albums. As a more than three-decade veteran of the Swedish metal scene, the 50-year-old Stanne is, of course, one of its pioneers and enduring leaders. With his dual-threats vocal talents reigning over Dark Tranquillity’s 13-album career, Stanne is a Swedish death metal icon.
Did You Know This Was Invented at the Hotter’N Hell Hundred in Wichita Falls, Texas?
The annual Hotter'N Hell Hundred is this weekend and with the events officially kicking off tonight, let's look back at a ride from several decades ago that lead to a pretty cool invention. Bike Invention Formed Right Here in Wichita Falls. If you want to test out some bike equipment,...
Here’s When Oklahoma Starts Decorating for Halloween
The seasons are getting close to changing in Oklahoma! And when that first cool, crisp fall morning comes, Oklahomans will be itching to bust out their Halloween decorations. But when is it appropriate to start putting up Halloween decorations?. We asked our listeners on Facebook when it's appropriate to starting...
Dogs In Oklahoma Heat – Can Yours Withstand It?
Oklahoma summers are brutal and can be hard for even native Okies. After shedding almost all your layers as publicly allowed, those 90 to 100 degree temperatures make basic tasks a chore. Imagine for a moment that you weren't able to shed those layers - how do you think you'd cope?
Sphen, Half of Adorable Gay Penguin Couple, Dead at 11
A love story that captivated multiple continents has come to a sad end as Sphen the penguin has died at age 11. Sphen was one half of what the Sea Life Sydney Aquarium called "the penguin power couple" along with his partner, Magic. The penguins made their home at the aquarium in recent years.
Oklahoma’s Best Fall Fishing Lakes
While all Oklahoma lakes maybe even in the sense that they're all 100% man-made, not all lakes are equal to each other in the quality of fish. Because all of Oklahoma's lakes are man-made, they're 100% stocked with all manner of fish. From the baitfish like minnows and shad to the apex predators like largemouth and hybrid striped bass. Catfish too... if you're into that sort of thing.
Instagram Adds New Music Feature + It Feels Like the 2000s Again
Instagram has added a new music feature and it feels like we're living in the 2000s again. Remember Myspace? It was the biggest social network on the internet throughout much of the 2000s before Facebook took over. You could customize the way your personal profile looked, have a select number of "Top Friends" to show off who your best friends were and you could even have a default profile song that would play whenever someone visited the page.
Texas Roads Buckle from Intense Heat
If you’ve been driving around Houston lately, you might have noticed the roads seem a little… wavy. No, you’re not imagining things—Houston’s infamous summer heat is taking its toll on the city's infrastructure, and the roads are buckling under the pressure. Downright Destructive. As temperatures...
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