Just over a month, ago the Wichita Falls/Wichita County Public Health District has confirmed that some mosquitoes tested in the area carry the West Nile Virus but there have been no human cases of the disease reported so far in 2016. This is unlike last year when the city saw the first case confirmed in…… MORE
Richie Sambora: I’m Not Just Bon Jovi’s Sideman
Former Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora won’t rule out a return to the band in the future – but he says he has something to prove first. He’s gearing up for the release of his album with girlfriend Orianthi under their RSO banner, which he hopes will demonstrate that there’s more to both artists…… MORE
Pantera’s Rex Regrets Use Of Confederate Flag
Former Pantera bassist Rex Brown says the band’s use of the Confederate flag is his one regret from his time with the band. Pantera included the controversial flag on the rear of their 1996 album The Great Southern Trendkill and also displayed it as part of their live stage displays. The flag was at the…… MORE
Mikkey Dee Joins Scorpions On Permanent Basis
Former Motorhead drummer Mikkey Dee has joined Scorpions on a permanent basis. Dee hooked up the German metal heroes for their run of tour dates earlier this year, standing in for James Kottak, who’s had a turbulent recent history with the German outfit. He took a step back for medical reasons. Now Scorpions report that…… MORE
9/11 Isn’t A Memory For School Children, It’s A Lesson Plan
The images of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks are seared into the minds of Americans. The methodical, play-by-play-like breakdown of the planes striking the towers is an unforgettable scene for those who watched the coverage. However, there is a group of Americans who don’t have the same haunting memories. For many U.S. middle and high school…… MORE
Gregg Allman To Return Following Serious Illness
Gregg Allman has announced his return to the stage following “serious health issues” which forced him to cancel his summer tour dates last month. The singer checked in at the Mayo Clinic following an unspecified medical complaint in August. He now says he’s been given a “clean bill of health” by doctors. Allman is scheduled…… MORE
Metallica Recall Their Anger At Cliff Burton’s Death
Metallica’s James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett have recalled the tour bus crash that killed bassist Cliff Burton 30 years ago this month – and how their first reaction to the tragedy was anger. Burton died in Sweden on September 27, 1986, when he was thrown out of a bus window after the driver lost control,…… MORE
Motley Crue Sued Over Tour Merchandise
Motley Crue are being sued over the sale of merchandise on their Final Tour. Photographers Neil Zlozower and Barry Levine claim photos they took of the US outfit three decades ago in Los Angeles were used on several items sold at concert venues, on their websites and on various third-party webstores. They estimate that the…… MORE
Axl Rose Gives Racism Victim Free AC/DC Tickets
Axl Rose has reached out to a teenage waitress in the US after she was victimized by a racist customer. Last month, 18 year old Sadie Elledge – who is of Honduran and Mexican descent and was born in the US – received a note while working at Jess’ Quick Lunch in Harrisonburg, Virginia, which…… MORE
Apple Details iPhone 7, Scraps Headphone Jack
Apple announced their much-anticipated iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus during the computer giant’s “See You on the 7th” event in San Francisco Wednesday afternoon. “It’s the best iPhone that we have ever created,” Apple CEO Tim Cook said of the device. Apple’s big surprises were spoiled in part by the many rumors – and, prematurely, Apple’s Twitter…… MORE
