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Five Best Death Metal Bands From Asia, Chosen by Ripped to Shreds’ Andrew Lee
Here are the five best death metal bands from Asia, chosen by Ripped to Shreds leader Andrew Lee. While, sonically, Ripped to Shreds' sound takes influence from all corners of the globe, Lee's Chinese and Taiwanese heritage informs the lyrical content and visual themes. Lee is flanked by Asian-American peers to round out the full band lineup.
What’s the Voter Registration Deadline for the 2024 General Election?
Every state has a different deadline to register to vote in the upcoming general election on Nov. 5. Some states even allow for same-day registration on Election Day. Of course, you'll want to make sure your home state is on the list before you head to the polls. There's even...
Chester Bennington’s Mom Says She Feels ‘Betrayed’ by Linkin Park Over Reunion
Chester Bennington's mom, Susan Eubanks, says she feels "betrayed" by Linkin Park over their reunion and the addition of new vocalist Emily Armstrong. Eubanks told Rolling Stone that following the death of Bennington in July of 2017, the surviving members of Linkin Park promised her that they would discuss any potential rekindling of the band with her prior to making any official decisions.
Study Reveals the Top Three Metal Bands on Mental Health Playlists
A new study by Tebra reveals the top three metal bands that appear on mental health playlists. To compile the report, titled "Healing Harmonies: Top Music for Mental Health," Tebra surveyed over 1,000 individuals — 208 of which were medical professionals and 793 were not — and analyzed more than 68,000 songs on Spotify to see which genres and artists appeared on mental health playlists the most.
Brujeria Founder Juan Brujo Dies at 61, Peers Mourn Loss
Just two months after the loss of Ciriaco "Pinche Peat" Quezada, Brujeria founder Juan Brujo (John David Lepe) has died at the age of 61. On Monday (Sept. 16), the Mexican death-grind band informed fans that all tour dates were canceled until further notice due to an undisclosed "severe medical emergency."
15 Once-Beloved Foods in America That Have Faded Away
Similar to fashion trends and cultural entertainment, like film cameras or pedal pushers, food trends can also ebb and flow depending on Americans' ever-changing tastes, interests, and technological advancements only to fall out of favor. Cottage cheese was once a popular snack food in America (in the 1970s, the average American ate nearly 5 pounds of cottage cheese according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture).
Metallica Announce 2025 North American Tour Dates
Metallica have announced a batch of 2025 North American tour dates, extending their renowned M72 world tour. Pantera and Suicidal Tendencies will support at some stops, with Limp Bizkit and Ice Nine Kills tabbed for other dates. The 2025 run will kick off on April 12 in Las Vegas and...
Iron Maiden Announce 50th Anniversary World Tour With Special Set
Iron Maiden have just announced world tour dates for a 50th anniversary Run for Your Lives tour taking place in 2025 and 2026. Support, on select dates, will come from Halestorm, Avatar and The Raven Age. The tour marks 50 years since bassist Steve Harris founded the band, which was...
Interview: Al Pitrelli Says He Wants Trans-Siberian Orchestra to ‘Live Forever’
Each year when Trans-Siberian Orchestra announce their winter tour, they bill it as "bigger and better" than the previous year. And every tour, they manage to deliver on that promise. "Paul O'Neill, the gentleman who created this whole thing, he was the mastermind behind all of it," TSO guitarist and...
The Cutest Baby Animals You Can See Now in Oklahoma
Fall is usually prime time in Oklahoma for bonfires, festivals, movie nights, pumpkin patches and corn mazes - all of the best activiies to do with a special someone. If you're facing the upcoming holiday season without a cuddle partner, Oklahoma has the very next best thing to keep your hearts warm.
Why TGI Fridays Are Closing and What it Means For the Chain’s Future
TGI Fridays has already closed a handful of stores this year, with several more currently up for sale. Here is what that means for the restaurant chain and what will likely happen next. TGI Fridays Closes Locations During Rough Year For Chain Restaurants. We could use up nearly all of...
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.
Be A Part of the Monarch Migration At An Oklahoma Wildlife Area
The monarchs are getting ready to make their way through Oklahoma! Monarchs will soon begin migrating south towards warmer temperatures for the winter, and you can help monarch research by participating in a local tagging event at Hackberry Flat in Davidson, Oklahoma. According to the U.S. Forest Service, Oklahoma is...
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.
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?
Walmart Hopes to Curb Theft in Oklahoma With New Tech
Ever since retailers started trending towards self-checkout to save a few bucks on labor costs each year, consumers have made out like bandits with a simple and effective theft technique. The infamous barcode swap. You know how this works... Someone pretends to scan the barcode of something pricey, but they're...
20 Exciting Ways to Give New Life to Empty Stores
Big-box retail has undergone significant changes. In the past, families would pack into their minivans and head to expansive, well-lit stores to stock up on essentials. However, the rise of online shopping disrupted this routine, leading to the closure of many large retail locations and the disappearance of some retailers altogether.
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