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Alice In Chains’ Jerry Cantrell Picks His Six Favorite Guitar Soloists
Alice In Chains' Jerry Cantrell picked his six favorite guitar soloists during a recent conversation with Rick Beato. We're just a few weeks out from the release of Cantrell's new solo album I Want Blood, so the guitarist discussed the new material, as well as his career with Alice In Chains, during the interview. Toward the end of the discussion, Beato asked the rocker which guitar soloists are his favorite.
H-E-B Sets Gigantic New World Record At Store In Austin, Texas
The state of Texas is home to many incredibly talented people. We've all seen something take place in the state that is simply remarkable. Whether it be a sporting event, or an incredible concert, it could be anything. But when something major happens, it attracts not only the eyes of Texas, but the nation as well.
Earth Is Getting a Second Moon; Here’s What’s Causing This Odd Phenomenon
Earth is about to get a "second moon," but it's not staying around forever. There's a scene in Star Wars: A New Hope, the first released film in the franchise, when we see Luke Skywalker look across the dessert sands of Tatooine as gazes at a binary sunset. For anyone...
The Five Best Goth Rock/Metal Albums Since 2010, Chosen by Unto Others’ Gabe Franco
Here are the five best goth rock/metal albums that have come out since 2010, chosen by Unto Others frontman Gabriel Franco. First Album: Mana (2021, released under the name Idle Hands) New Album: Never, Neverland (Century Media) Hailing from the hotbed of Portland, Oregon, Unto Others immediately stood out from...
Frank Turner’s Wife Jess Guise Reveals End of Marriage in Statement
Jess Guise, the wife of Frank Turner and a fellow musician, has revealed via an Instagram post that the couple's marriage is over. The singer revealed in a statement that the couple had agreed to make a statement prior to Turner's annual "Lost Evenings" weekend that typically draws a lot of his more hardcore fans so as to "save some difficult questions" that would likely come up.
Following Massive Delays, Mounted Warrior Museum Now Opening Thursday
Fort Cavazos, Texas is excited to finally open their doors to military service personnel and civilian families alike for the brand new Mounted Warrior Museum located on the post, and will operate for free Tuesdays through Saturdays. The building was completed in 2022 and in the past two years the museum has continued to battle several types of delays, but the last couple of years is only a dot on a timeline that has been moving forward for over a decade.
Texans Weigh In On Master Plan at Lake Fort Phantom In Abilene
The City of Abilene recently approved a master plan to make major improvements at Lake Fort Phantom in Texas, something that many folks think is long overdue with ideas of their own. Growing up in Abilene I've visited Lake Fort Phantom countless times to hang out with friends on the...
Surprising Texas Earthquake One Of Its Largest Ever
Ackerly, Texas just received a whole lot more Google searches after being the epicenter for one of the largest earthquakes in the history of our state. If you do not feel like googling the town yourself, it is located about 20 miles north of Midland, only has about 250 residents, but does split those neighbors across the line between Dawson and Martin counties.
The First Artist James Hetfield Took His Daughters to See in Concert (And They Fell Asleep)
The first artist James Hetfield took his daughters to see in concert was actually a character from a television show. During Metallica's second performance in Seattle on Sept. 1, the frontman acknowledged that a lot of kids have been in attendance throughout the band's M72 World Tour. He praised them for staying awake the whole time, adding that his daughters, Marcella (22) and Cali (26), fell asleep during the first show he brought them to see when they were little.
The Five Heaviest Prog Metal Bands of All Time
Here are our picks for the five heaviest progressive metal bands ever!. Over the last 40 years, countless progressive metal bands have emerged that – in a simplistic sense – merge the complex compositional structures, lengthy song durations and vibrant instrumentation of ‘70s prog rock with the unapologetic aggression of multiple metal styles. The genre has gotten perpetually fiercer in recent years, too, leading us to ask: Who are the five heaviest prog metal bands of all time?
BBB Says West Texas Beware: Are You Falling for Scam Websites?
Scammers are lurking online, and West Texas residents need to be extra cautious. As a lifelong West Texan, I’ve personally fallen victim to online scams more than once, and it’s a hard lesson to learn. Now, I find myself constantly wary of any website that asks for personal information.
2024 Fiesta de La Paloma Is Back in Coleman, Texas
It's that time of year again, time for the 50th annual Fiesta de La Paloma in Coleman, Texas. The original "Fiesta de La Paloma" was a traditional religious festival celebrated in Madrid, Spain. The "Festival of the Dove" is a colorful fiesta. Since dove hunting season opened recently, the idea...
12 Texans Who Made a Huge Impact on The World
Texas if full of good people who work hard to provide for their family. There are so many Texans that would love to strike it rich or have lots of power, and while they might not be in those powerful positions yet, they still show up each day trying to make each day better than the last. But there are some Texans who have been able to work hard to get those powerful positions, careers that come with power and money, let’s talk about some of the most influential people ever from Texas.
Killers Still Walking Free from These 5 Texas Cold Cases
After a long day at work or even a long week my wife and I love to sit down and watch crime shows, especially the ones that are closer to home or at least have some ties to Texas. While I absolutely hate that families had to go through these horribly tragic situations, it’s intriguing to us and so many others which is why crime shows have become so popular. But there are some crimes from here in the Lone Star State that remain unsolved and there are killers that are still walking free.
Iconic Brand Once Sold at Home Parties is Reportedly Close to Bankruptcy
It was once in just about every home, now the company behind it is reportedly ready to file for bankruptcy. The Street is reporting Tupperware is on the verge of Chapter 11 bankruptcy as its sales have dropped in recent years. Where Did Tupperware Get Its Name?. Nearly 80 years...
Dave Navarro Shares Apology to Jane’s Addiction Opening Bands
Jane's Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro has continued the string of apologies from the band after last week's onstage scuffle and subsequent tour cancelation. While the band initially issued apologies for the incident and later for the tour cancelation and singer Perry Farrell took accountability and offered a personal apology to his bandmates, the latest mea culpa comes from Navarro. The guitarist provided some heartfelt contrition to the supporting acts on their ill-fated tour. That would be veteran rockers Love and Rockets and Crawlers who were providing opening sets on the run.
Dave Grohl Infidelity Exposes the Toxicity of Parasocial Relationships + Expectations of Rock Stars
If Dave Grohl's infidelity has shown us anything, it's that parasocial relationships with musicians are toxic and that we as fans often set unrealistic expectations of them. The rock world was shocked when the Foo Fighters frontman released a statement in September announcing the birth of a newborn daughter outside of his marriage.
Why Paint Pumpkins? Here’s The Meaning Behind the Colors
Fall is coming and you know what that means - it's pumpkin season. Whether it's pumpkin lattes or pies, it's all about the gourd during the autumn months. It's also a time when many families I know paint pumpkins. That's right, paint. If you've ever wandered around a neighborhood in...
Dashcam Catches Red Light Gun Fight in Texas
A quiet intersection in Cypress, Texas, turned into the set of a Wild West shootout. And no, this wasn’t some Hollywood stunt—it was real life, caught entirely on dashcam. We will break down the video at the bottom of this article frame by frame so keep scrolling to watch it for yourself.
Grandpa’s Viral Baby Nursery Mural Has Internet in Tears
If this is any indication of what kind of grandpa this dad will be, this baby is going to be getting a great one. A TikToker's video showing what happened after she told her parents she's expecting went viral thanks to her father's one-of-a-kind gift. Dad Flies Across The Country.
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